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What skills and experience we're looking for

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What the school offers its staff

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Commitment to safeguarding

NWHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. We have implemented procedures designed to both prevent unsuitable people from working with our students and with the aim of recruiting staff who share and understand our commitment to safeguarding. The recruitment and selection process makes sure we recruit suitable people, we will ensure that those involved in the recruitment and employment of staff to work with children have received appropriate safer recruitment training. Steps are in place during our recruitment and selection process to ensure we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Learning Support Assistant

Starting Salary £20,377.45 – £21,394.13 (FTE £23,691 -£24,873)

Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held

Start Date:January 2025

37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Bloxwich Academy – Leamore Lane, Bloxwich WS2 7NR

The role:

AtBloxwich Academy, we want the best for every single child and ourLearning Support Assistantsare vital in achieving this. There should be no barriers to learning and strong Learning Support Assistants will help young people be successful in school while preparing them for success in their future careers. The successful candidate will work under the instruction and guidance of teachers and leadership to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, supportive and compassionate individual committed to assisting our pupils and providing a positive learning environment.

Skillset will include:

• Having excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build a rapport with our SEN pupils;

• Adequate level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade C or Equivalent in English & Maths);

• Holding either a relevant qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience;

• Having a basic understanding of child development and learning.

Please see job description for full list of skills, duties and responsibilities.

What the school offers its staff

About us:

At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to ‘be the best they can be’. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply, please complete our application form available below and send to the HR Director Molly Thomason MThomason@matrixacademytrust.co.uk

Application Deadline: 29th November2024

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring Exceptional Care

Provide a high standard of care, responding to children’s unique needs with empathy and professionalism. This requires knowledge of child development to tailor activities and support to individual needs.

Promoting Safety and Welfare

As a safeguarding lead, implement safety protocols, monitor risks, and proactively address any concerns to maintain children’s well-being.

Facilitating Learning and Development

Develop an enabling environment where children can learn and grow through stimulating activities and explorative play. Encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.

Exhibiting Leadership and Dedication

Lead by example to inspire their team, uphold high standards, and foster a culture of excellence and professional growth.

Key Areas of Focus:

Nursery Improvement: Lead and execute improvement plans, ensuring targets are met daily and they lead specific areas for nursery enhancement.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Manage safeguarding duties, communicate with the Nursery Manager, and act as a deputy in handling child welfare concerns.

Management Information System (MIS): Oversee daily records of attendance, food, medication, and first aid incidents to maintain accurate, up-to-date information.

Environment: Ensure the physical space aligns with Ark Start’s ethos, keeping it organised, tidy, and engaging. Regularly assess and improve learning areas to foster children’s engagement.

Planning and Assessment: Oversee curriculum planning, ensuring resources support teaching goals. Guide staff through developmental assessments and external moderations to maintain a cohesive educational approach.

Training and Professional Development

Training Structure: You will engage in weekly supervision sessions and regular coaching. These are designed to provide a mix of on-the-job learning, reflective practice, and skill development tailored to lead nursery settings.

Mentorship: A designated mentor will support your professional growth, offering guidance and insight as you build the skills required for nursery management.

Importance of Training: This training is crucial for fostering a consistent, high-quality approach to early years care within Ark Start’s standards. By completing the program, you will gain a deep understanding of early childhood best practices, leadership skills, and operational management competencies, preparing you to lead a nursery effectively.

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care or equivalent
• Experience working as a L3 qualified educator
• Right to work in the UK
• An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and knowing how and when to take appropriate action
• A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

A Real Living Wage Employer: We are a Real Living Wage employer with a minimum salary of £13.15 per hour for all roles in London. We also pay 11% pension contributions

Ongoing Learning: We are committed to providing the best development for all our staff. We close the nurseries for five days each year to focus on staff training and ensure there is protected time for training and supervision each week for every adult. We work hard to ensure there are clear career progression routes

Annual leave: We are proud of our staff and want everyone to feel valued for playing their part. That’s why staff receive 25 days holiday each year, excluding bank holidays

Wellbeing: Staff wellbeing is incredibly important to us. We know that while incredibly rewarding, working in a nursery can be challenging. We therefore work hard to ensure all staff have the support and infrastructure they need to take care of their wellbeing

Part of a Network: Ark Start is part of Ark, a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. Ark operates a network of 39 schools across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Hastings as well as a number of charitable ventures. Being part of a network means our staff get access to the opportunities, infrastructure, and support of a large organisation

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. All employees must undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Come and work at an exceptional school!

Working in a school can be one of the most rewarding, exhilarating and exciting

experiences. We also recognise that it can be frustrating and hard work! We spend a

considerable amount of time at work, so it is vital that we are in a place where we feel

supported, fulfilled and can enjoy our working life. We believe we have this at Cleeve

Meadow.

Cleeve Meadow School is an ambitious and dynamic SEND school providing a highly

specialised education for 138 students between 11 and 19 years of age, who have moderate

learning difficulties and may have associated additional needs. Our school is a place where

traditional values meet innovation. Our staff are passionate about the very best education

for our young people. We aim to inspire learners to seek out what they do not yet know and

our curriculum is broad and aspirational. You will find our school has an ambitious approach

to the education of our young people and our purpose is to equip them for independent and

successful lives. Together, working in partnership with parents and carers, we successfully

foster and develop a positive attitude in our young people and a belief in achieving beyond

their expectations.

We aim to ensure that all students have the maximum opportunity to participate fully in

society to enhance their life chances. We offer the same curriculum opportunities as a

mainstream setting with an extended focus on life skills and career opportunities. The

support and guidance students receive from staff will give them the confidence to learn

independently and strive to achieve. The school aims to be a centre of excellence for its

students, parents/carers, staff, local authorities and the wider community.

We are looking for an experienced Food Technology Teacher who has the flexibility to teach

across a range of subjects and activities in line with our broad curriculum. As a Food

Technology Teacher, you will be joining an experienced staff body and a highly motivated

team.

You do not need previous experience of working in a SEND specialist setting and we are

happy to accept applications from both Primary and Secondary settings in recognition of the

wide-ranging teacher skill set that developed in both.

If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative teacher who can motivate and inspire

students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Meadow is for you. We require someone

who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education to our students

who are highly engaging and rewarding to work with.

We believe in fostering a supportive approach and have an open door policy for all staff. We

have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to

a fulfilling career. You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school

and wider TKAT family. Cleeve Meadow is an exceptionally happy place to work.

For this role: Essential

Is a qualified teacher with qualified teacher status at either secondary or primary school level

or has experience working/teaching in the food sector and/or food sector training

Evidence of relevant CPD

Has a clear philosophy for the education of young people

Inspires confidence and trust, is approachable, shows integrity and care for others

Has knowledge and expertise in effective assessment and tracking of progress

Can demonstrate experience of:

Focusing on pupil’s achievement using data and benchmarking to monitor progress for every

child

Monitoring, evaluating and improving teaching and learning

Can act as a role model and mentor to support the development of the most effective

teaching and learning strategies

Has knowledge and experience of whole school quality assurance processes and systems

Can communicate well and explain ideas clearly

Has an understanding of the role progress data plays in school planning and the ability to

develop the school use of data

The ability to articulate core values of the school within the community

Is able to set up an appropriate work/life balance and model it to staff

Working effectively with parents

Building effective relationships with the community and other schools

Desirable

Experience in a Special School Setting or working with students with SEND

Experience of teaching and learning strategies appropriate for special school setting

Ability and flexibility to offer teaching across other subjects and to contribute to whole school

off timetable days

Previous experience of working with student progress data

Previous experience of use of whole school assessment and feedback procedures

Previous experience of overseeing external examination processes within subject or across

school

Working for TKAT:

In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:

● A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential

to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;

● Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;

● Our support for your wellbeing at work; and

● The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all

staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the

full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities

TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable

candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual

orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications

from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.

Commitment to safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience

• Relevant teaching experience or teaching practice;
• Experience of working with students of a wide range of abilities.
• Currently working or training in UK secondary school or FE College; (Desirable)
• Relevant ‘life experience’ e.g. time working in business or industry. (Desirable)


Skills

• Ability to use innovative, active teaching methods;
• Ability to use ICT as a learning/admin tool;
• An ability to work in collaborative partnership with the full range of people associated with the Trust - staff, parents, governors, community, business, Diocese and LA;
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal;
• Good organisational skills;
• Ability to work with students with special needs or who are Gifted and Talented.
• Commitment to offering effective extra-curricular activities (Desirable)

What the school offers its staff

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers’ Pensions
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a well-qualified Mathematics teacher with a record of planning and delivering lessons that are engaging challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.
• Have a PGCE qualification and QTS.
• Have the ability to teach pupils throughout KS3 & KS4, with the potential of KS5 teaching.
• Be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.
• Have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential.
• Be a resilient character with a strong personal drive.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in an ambitious and high-achieving school.
• The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
• A dedicated, hardworking and supportive Mathematics team all passionate about their subject.
• Friendly and highly motivated students who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements.
• A comprehensive induction programme when joining the school as an ECT, including your own dedicated mentor.
• An Investors in People approved school where staff are supported and encouraged to take part in professional development programmes with the opportunity to share best practice within your own department and with staff from other specialisms.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Application forms can be accessed from www.sandbachhigh.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

As part of the role:

• You will follow the direction of the class teacher
• You may be required to work away from the classroom on a one-to-one basis
• You will provide one-to-one support to access educational activities and learning as per the pupils EHCP
• You will liaise with other professionals to support the therapeutic needs of the pupil
• You will work one-to-one on specific therapeutic intervention programmes, as instructed and trained by therapists such as speech and language therapy (communication and oral desensitisation), physiotherapy (rebound, hydrotherapy and land based) and occupational therapy (sensory and functional)
• You will complete relevant reports and provide additional information to the class teacher as requested
• You must have experience of working with children with complex SEND
• You will support the sensory feeding difficulties of the pupils and be given full training
• You will take the lead on feeding the pupil through a gastrostomy site and be given full training
• You must have the knowledge and understanding of the skills required for this post
• You will be given full training in order for you to support the specific therapeutic needs of the pupil

You will require the following qualifications and must be able to provide original copies of certificates should you be successful:

1. NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) AND

2. English and maths GCSE grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

Please ensure you meet all of the essential requirements as listed in the person specification.

What the school offers its staff

In joining Carlton Digby School, you will benefit from:

• Working with our fabulous children and their families
• Being part of a strong team of staff
• Strong links with the local community and other special schools
• Excellent facilities
• High quality CPD
• Supportive and involved Governors

Carlton Digby School is a maintained special school for children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities aged 3 – 18 years. In March 2020, the school was given an Ofsted grading of ‘Outstanding’.

Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Application forms and further details are available from the school website: www.carltondigby.notts.sch.uk or via email: sbm@carltondigby.notts.sch.uk . Please ensure applications include the job reference. Visits to the school are encouraged. Please email to book an appointment.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 16h January 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, we regret to advise your application was unsuccessful and due to previous high response, will be unable to provide individual feedback.

Commitment to safeguarding

Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are an ambitious school that has high aspirations and expectations for our students.We want to provide an education that is challenging yet accessible and relevant to the young people in our care.We want to inspire them to become life-long learners that empowers them to be valuable members of society.We offer all of our students many opportunities to enhance their learning through trips and visits that are both local and further afield.Our extensive extracurricular programme provides all students with opportunities to learn new skills and improve on existing ones outside of the normal classroom environment; make new friends and develop life skills such as communication, teamwork and resilience.

Knowing each student and member of staff individually allows us to build positive, mutually respectful relationships that support learning and create a culture of academic aspiration where success is celebrated.Promoting inclusivity, equality and diversity is fundamental to our academic curriculum and personal development programme.We want our students and staff to feel valued, respected and safe and we place great emphasis on their personal development and welfare.

We are growing in popularity in the local community and we are now the top choice school for children in our catchment.We are oversubscribed in some year groups and need for a larger staff team to support this expansion.

What the school offers its staff

Downham Market Academy can offer you:

• An aspirational culture where students and staff are encouraged to maintain high standards and be at the forefront of education
• Students who are ambitious, polite and hard-working
• The chance to contribute to planning an inspirational and knowledge-rich curriculum that is inclusive and enhanced by opportunities to learn outside the classroom
• A supportive and collaborative staff body that works closely with colleagues in other schools within our Trust
• Excellent facilities and equipment where all staff have their own laptop; students have their own iPad to use in lessons and at home and where the school community makes excellent use of IT to communicate, collaborate and learn more effectively
• A commitment to providing extensive and tailored CPD that allows all our staff to flourish
• The opportunity to teach sixth form.
• A wellbeing package including reduced gym membership rates, partnerships with local restaurants, cycle to work scheme and a comprehensive mental health service

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proven leadership success at whole school or curriculum level. You will be an experienced teacher willing to demonstrate the positive impact you have had on students in your current school.

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining a supportive team with a strong emphasis on professional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The School:

We are a co-educational 11-18 school, in Eastham, Merseyside, England. We are a dynamic, successful and growing school. The school has been over-subscribed for the last 3 years and was graded “Good” by Ofsted in October 2022.

South Wirral is a school where every child matters and every child thrives. The aims of our curriculum are to develop successful learners, confident and inspired individuals and aspiring, responsible citizens. Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life, as we help students to build skills in the 5 'LORIC' principles - Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication. We are looking to recruit staff who share our vision and values to ensure that every child becomes the best version of themselves

The Team:

The person appointed will join an outstanding Faculty with an unswerving commitment to ensure that every student achieves their goals, whatever their circumstances.

You:

The person appointed will teach across all key stages, including the Sixth Form.

What the school offers its staff

This accompanying booklet gives you more information about the personal and professional benefits that will be available to you:https://www.calameo.com/read/006097937ec7a135d36e8

Further details about the role

The Assessment Process will be:

- student voice panel (25%)

- lesson observation (25%)

- interview (50%)

Closing date: Thursday 12th December 2024

Interview date: week beginning 16th December 2024

We are sorry that it will not be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. Anyone who has not heard of the progress of their application by 15th December 2024 must assume it has been unsuccessful.

Please visit https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/vacancies for an application form.

Completed application form and letter of application to be addressed to Headteacher, and emailed to: recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our school’s website: http://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/policies/

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Exmouth Community College our vision is to enable our students to flourish through our core values of Belonging, Ambition and Responsibility. We are seeking outstanding, inspirational and dynamic qualified teacher to take on the ECT & PGCE Coordinator role.

This role offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious, creative and enthusiastic individual to lead and manage the ECT and PGCE programmes.

What the school offers its staff

• Clear Meetings and CPD calendar published at the start of the year - meetings are never added without considered notice.
• Centralised resources and planning - To help with the workload and wellbeing of staff.
• Staff Voice - Through surveys and feedback forms.
• On site parking - Free of charge on both of our sites.
• Gym - Free of charge for all staff wishing to use our on-site gym, containing state-of-the-art equipment. Staff are offered hours to use the gym when students are unable to access.
• Childcare - We offer an on-site nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years (more details can be found on the Nursery Page of our Website,Happy Days.
• Child unwell days - To support families, we offer child unwell days.
• Discounts - Staff can access discounts for local business, they can also apply for a Totum Card and Blue Light Card
• Employee Assist Programme - The College purchases an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), run by an organisation specialising in providing support to the education sector, which provides staff with: access to a 24-hour confidential helpline, counselling for you and your family,financial and legal advice, support for managers.
• Flu Jab Contribution - We contribute towards the cost for all staff not eligible to receive the Flu Jab.
• Bike to Work Scheme - The College offers a cycle to work scheme that is open to all contracted staff. For more information, see Bike to Work.
• Excellent Pension Schemes - For both Teaching and Support Staff.
• Long Service Days - For support staff at 10, 15 and 20 years of service.

Commitment to safeguarding

Exmouth Community College is committed to providing the best possible care and education to our pupils and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment, we need to ensure that all potential employees satisfy our employment checks. Please note that where appropriate, shortlisted and/or potentially suitable applicants will be required to undertake further checks. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Barred List check) will be required before the successful candidate can commence employment at Exmouth Community College.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about igniting curiosity and inspiring the next generation of scientists?

Are you committed to inclusivity, using innovative ways of working and high-quality pastoral support to engage all learners, regardless of their starting point?

Do you want to change the world, one child at a time?

If so, the Lodestar Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and skilled Science Teacher to join our team from January 2025.

You will join a small team of creative teaching practitioners who work with students unable to maintain a place in a mainstream setting. This includes some of the most disadvantaged students in Torbay, so you will need to be prepared to set high expectations and deliver quality teaching first, every time.

This post is suitable for either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

You will benefit from a support network which includes senior leaders, fellow teachers within the school and across the South West Hub and our Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Lodestar Academy is a dynamic academy based in Torbay, who have built an impressive reputation in the alternative education provision sector for young people aged 11-18. We believe that all young people have the capacity to learn, regardless of their life situation. And our aim is to open the door to learning for those - often with social, emotional and mental health needs - who have been excluded or marginalised.

Our academy will provide a safe, nurturing environment for 50 secondary-age students who have been unable to sustain a place in mainstream education. By prioritising academic achievement and introducing behaviour interventions and therapeutic support where necessary, it will enable them to re-integrate at the same key stage as their peers, and go on to access opportunities into employment and further education.

Ofsted recently judged Lodestar Academy to be a good school:

"The welfare of pupils and their families is at the heart of The Lodestar Academy."

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

To learn more about our Trustclick here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay:We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of theTeachers’Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Internationally Accredited Pedagogy:Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
• CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
• Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes,located at Brixham College and Plympton Academy.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will bepart of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal chat with the line manager or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Paula George (Paula.George@lodestaracademy.tsat.uk)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

• GCSE Grade C in English and maths

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification or Equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working with young people and children, including those with special educational needs

• RWI trained or knowledge of phonics

Skills and knowledge

• Has an awareness of pupils with special educational needs

• Basic understanding of child development and learning

• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

• Ability to relate well to children and adults

• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities

• Can maintain trust and confidentiality where appropriate

• Experience in Early Years Setting

Personal qualities

• Flexible

• Honest and reliable

• Calm under pressure

• Patient

• Empathetic with young people

• Team player

• High personal and professional standards

What the school offers its staff

UNIQUENESS

Woodlands is distinguished from other schools by its unique, warm, and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is treatedfairly and with respect.

COMMUNITY

Staff members, many of whom have dedicated 17 years to Woodlands, view the institution as an extended family, indicating astrong sense of community within the school.

INCLUSIVITY

Staff members appreciate working at Woodlands primarily for the team's emphasis on inclusion and meeting the needs ofevery child, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Woodlands Primary School offers a wide array of professional opportunities with a clear focus on continuous professionaldevelopment and growth. The leadership team is noted for their exceptional support and investment in staff.

UNITY

The staff at Woodlands are described as resilient, professional, hardworking, and supportive of each other, fostering a sense ofunity and camaraderie within the school community.

FORWARD THINKING

Woodlands and its associated trust are recognized for their forward-thinking approach, being outward-facing, research-led,and collaborative in their endeavours.

TEAMWORK

Collaboration among staff at Woodlands goes beyond mere cooperation, reflecting true camaraderie and a sharedcommitment to supporting one another to create an environment where every child's needs are met.

WORKLOAD

The manageable workload at Woodlands enables staff to deliver their best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance,contributing to a positive working environment.

COLLABORATION

The Mercia Learning Trust is praised for its commitment to supporting staff and providing valuable opportunities forcollaboration with practitioners across its network of schools.

CHALLENGE

Staff members at Woodlands find fulfilment in the daily challenges presented by their roles, particularly in the enthusiasmdisplayed by the students, highlighting the rewarding nature of their work.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• NVQ level 2 / 3 or equivalent
• Recent, relevant in-service training in current EYFS practice
• GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or equivalent
• Current paediatric first-aid certificate
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
• Considerable experience of working to support learning within an EYFS setting
• Up-to-date Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum & Assessment
• Ability to articulate an understanding of excellent practice in teaching and learning in the Early Years
• Knowledge of assessment, recording and reporting of pupils' progress and achievements in the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum including an understanding of standards expected
• Knowledge of synthetic phonics and early reading strategies
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the protection of children and young people.
• Demonstrates genuine passion for learning and children’s progress
• Positive and flexible approach to new ideas, approaches and challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of good personal relationships, including the ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative
• Evidence of an appreciation of establishing and developing positive relationships with parents and the local community
• Committed to own continuing professional development
• Demonstrates an understanding that at all times the best interests of the children must be promoted
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the school’s ethos and values
• An understanding of and proactive commitment to promoting equal opportunities for all
• Excellent attendance record
• Appreciates the significance of child protection and safeguarding for all individual children
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of and commitment to establishing a culture of safeguarding for the whole school community

What the school offers its staff

• Supportive, loving team culture
• Commitment to your professional development
• Exciting, forward thinking school
• A calm, purposeful learning environment
• Excellent facilities
• Growth and development opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gabriel’s CofE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for and uphold a culture of safeguarding.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a qualified teacher seeking an opportunity in an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ IB World school? Do you have the passion and drive to help all children achieve? Are you a personable teacher with creative and fun ideas? Then read on, this might be the perfect role for you!

Bearsted Primary Academy is looking to appoint aClass Teacher,who will join us from March 2025 working in Reception. In being part of our vibrant and thriving academy, you will contribute your energy and vision to drive the academy to achieve its full potential. You will receive the support and guidance you need to not only develop the academy but also your own career within the supportive environment of the Trust. We are an academy that thrives on teamwork, recognises the importance of high quality support for the teachers and offers a creative and responsive package of CPD for all staff.

Our ideal candidate will;

• Have an enthusiastic and committed approach
• Have high expectations of all pupils
• Ideally have knowledge of the PYP
• Be creative and willing to step outside of their comfort zone.

We can offer you;

• The opportunity to help shape our future by joining an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ academy with the added luxury of it being a brand new building.
• The opportunity to be a part of a vibrant and enthusiastic teaching team
• An academy community committed to raising achievement and attainment.
• An exciting working environment with excellent resources and facilities
• A strong commitment to supporting professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to build a curriculum for the future

Note that whilst the position is offered on a maternity cover basis initially of up to one year, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Leigh Academy Bearsted or within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.

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Following their visit in January 2023, Ofsted judged Leigh Academy Bearstedto be 'outstanding' stating that:

• It is an exceptional school in every way.
• A key strength of the school is the ongoing professional development that staff can access. This is delivered internally by school leaders or through curriculum experts from the multi-academy trust.
• The curriculum is bespoke and ambitious.
• The school’s Nursery and Reception Years are also beacons of excellence because of the energy, dedication and expertise of leaders and staff.

Working with us: Leigh Academy Bearsted opened in September 2020 and welcomed its first cohort of Reception children of up to 60 pupils, two classes of 30 in each. Currently, the academy has Nursery, Reception and Years 1-5 (1-6 since September 2024).

A broad and balanced curriculum is at the heart of an aspirational and successful academy. To enhance our curriculum delivery, we are an authorised World School for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). This is an inquiry led framework that complements the Early Years Foundation Stage, fostering independent learners who continue to thrive. Surrounded by talented, dedicated practitioners, we aim to deliver pupils engaging and challenging experiences and opportunities within their education, which are both enjoyable and develop a thirst for learning. In doing this, we look to provide the highest quality learning experiences for every child throughout their whole day at the academy.

We are committed to providing an education and environment where children feel safe and cared for, take risks and embrace learning, experience a sense of pride in all that they achieve and, where children develop social, emotional and academic skills preparing them for a bright future.

Leigh Academy Bearsted focuses on the development of the whole child, both in and outside of the classroom, with an emphasis on inquiry-led learning, encouraging our pupils to challenge, question and take ownership of their learning. In order to achieve this, we believe in the importance of building strong partnerships between the adults and pupils in our school, ensuring all learners succeed and benefit from the relationships formed within a caring and encouraging environment. This approach to learning and development is continued in our Wrap Around Care.

Therefore, to be a successful candidate you need to be passionate, dedicated, reflective, proactive and caring. We are looking for someone who has good communication skills and is flexible in their approach when supporting children and working alongside other colleagues. You will be expected to complete key training as deemed appropriate to the role. As a Trust, we know it is important to be positive, inspirational and a real team player.

If you want to find out more about Leigh Academy Bearsted please click here.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust.The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT West; LAT Central; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

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Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.