Total 302 Education / Training job vacancies in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4XH

Learning Support AssistantGrade 5: £17,380 - £18,066 (pending pay award)
Contract Type: Permanent
32.5hpw term time only including inset days (39 weeks per year)
Start Date: As soon as possibleAbout us: Birch Wood School is dedicated to providing exceptional education and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We provide a broad, enriched and expanding curriculum which is based on National Curriculum guidelines. We are passionate about making a positive impact on our students’ lives and supporting their educational journey.Role Overview: We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team. As an LSA, you will play a crucial role in supporting the learning and development of our students, working closely with teachers, other staff members and families to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.Please view our short video attached to see what it is like to work at Birch Wood SchoolOutcomes for all pupils are consistently high and we maintained an overall judgement of good as a result of our most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.Key Responsibilities: • Encourage our children to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life
• Be able to work collaboratively with staff and be a good team player
• Promote positive behaviour and social interactions among students, fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere.
• Assist with the physical, emotional, social development of students, offering care and encouragement.
• Help prepare and organise classrooms materials and resources.
• Accompany students on educational outings and activities, ensuring their safety and engagement.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, families and other staff members regarding student progress and any concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.Qualifications and Skills: • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent as a minimum
• Experience working with children particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities, is highly desirable.
• A patient, empathetic and positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.We can offer: • A nurturing, caring and friendly environment
• Dynamic and energetic whole school team who work in partnership to support all children to succeed at our school
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff parking available
• Health and wellbeing through our EAPIf you would like to apply, please download the attached application form. Deadline for applications: Monday 28th October 2024 midnightInterviews: w/c 11th November 2024

Registered Nurse Learning Disability

Job title: Registered Nurse Learning Disability (RNLD) - Mental Health
Location: Leicester, LE2
Rate Of Pay: (£37,440 - £45,760 per annum)
Shift Patterns: Full time, 40 hours per week, Days / Nights

Information about the Role:

As a RNLD you will have responsibilities that align with the broader field of mental health nursing at the hospital, but with a focus on individuals with learning disabilities.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with learning disabilities in the context of mental health, this may include environmental and personalised sensory assessments
• Develop individualised care plans based on the assessment, considering the unique needs and abilities of each person.
• Provide high-quality nursing care to individuals with learning disabilities experiencing mental health challenges. Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and ensure that individuals receive appropriate medical attention.
• Implement behavioural support plans to manage challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and maintain effective strategies for behaviour management.
• Act as an advocate for individuals with learning disabilities. Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of individuals are understood and addressed.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create a holistic approach to mental health care for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide training and education to individuals, their families, and support staff on topics related to mental health and learning disabilities.
• Stay informed about the latest developments learning disabilities. Attend relevant training programs and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills
• Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare regulations, standards, and policies in the provision of care to individuals with learning disabilities in a mental health environment.

Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as a RNLD:

• Hold a valid NMC Pin
• Ability to work on shift/rota pattern.
• Have the right to the work in the UK
• Experience of working with patients with ASD
• Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and sections
• Minimum 2 years experience in a mental health setting.

If you are interested in applying please contact Scott Marsh on 01772 208963 or send your CV to scott.marsh@servicecare.org.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Paul’s is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Teacher of Science from January 2025. The successful candidate will enjoy the support and collaboration of a very supportive well established team.

St Paul’s is a popular and successful 11-18 Catholic School. There are 1140 students on roll from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. The 2023 inspection report says "there is a strong family atmosphere in this inclusive school" and that pupils feel happy and safe. Staff are committed and ambitious for all students and have high expectations. Staff and students are motivated and inspired by the school motto to "let your light shine before others" as well the school prayer.

We will offer the successful applicants a happy, welcoming and supportive team where everyone is committed to staff development and raising standards for all in an enjoyable and purposeful environment.

How to apply

To apply for this role please visit the Trust vacancies page and submit your application no later than the closing date stated above.

You will receive an automated response from our vacancies inbox to confirm your application has been received.

We warmly encourage applicants to visit our schools. Please contact the school offices to arrange an appointment on 0116 2414057.

What the school offers its staff

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Childcare – If you have children that attend before/after school at one of the 23 schools in our Trust, that provide their own provision, as an employee you will be able to access this resource for free.

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development.

The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

Follow us on Twitter: @sta_cmat

Connect with us on LinkedIn

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.

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTGartree High School Ridgeway, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5TQAn 11-16 Academy ‘An Outstanding School’ (Ofsted October 2018)Grade 5, hours negotiable up to a maximum of 30 hours per week£23,118 – £23,505 per annum, pro rata salary £16,043 - £16,311 for 30 hours We are seeking to appoint a hardworking, highly motivated and caring Learning Support Assistant to work within a supportive and friendly Learning Support Department, to support teaching and learning at Gartree High School. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. This is an exciting time to join a popular, high achieving and constantly oversubscribed 11-16 school. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning. Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis. Accompanying groups on trips. Supporting assessment and evidencing learning Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability If you are interested in applying for this post, then we look forward to receiving your completed application form and letter of application. Your letter of application should be no longer than one side of A4. In it we would like you to tell us a little about why you would like this job and outline your experience to date. Please email your completed application to Becky ToweClosing date: 9am Monday 28th October 2024 Interview date to be confirmed

Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Leicestershire-based secondary schools
Start Date: As soon as possible

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with students across the school that have individual individuals in their academic and social development. Your role will involve providing tailored support to meet the specific needs of each student across a variety of subject areas. Students have a range of special needs with the biggest requirement being SEMH.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support for students with SEN.
• Support classroom activities and help manage student behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt learning materials and resources.
• Monitor and record student progress and provide feedback to teachers
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a teaching assistant is essential.
• Experience in supporting SEMH needs is essential.
• Experience providing 1:1 support is desirable.
• A passion for working with children and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A relevant teaching assistant or childcare qualification would be advantageous, though not essential.

How to Apply

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Join Hays Education as a Supply Teacher in Hinckley and Surrounding Villages!
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator? Hays Education is looking for supply teachers to make a real impact on young learners in your local community.

Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver Pre-Planned Lessons: Step in to cover staff absences with work set by class teachers.
- Create a Safe Learning Environment: Foster a space where children can explore, learn, and grow.
- Build Positive Relationships: Engage with children, parents, and colleagues to support student development.
- Collaborate with Staff: Work together with other educators to enhance the overall learning experience.

Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), or L6 Early Years Qualification.
- Recent School Experience: Experience working in a school setting within the last 5 years.
- Curriculum Knowledge: Familiarity with the National Curriculum.

Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: Enjoy rates that fairly reward your hard work.
- Flexible Opportunities: Balance your work and personal life with flexible scheduling.
- Professional Development: Access resources and support for your career growth, including a dedicated consultant.
- Exclusive Job Opportunities: Be the first to know about live job openings in Leicestershire.
- Refer A Friend Scheme: Earn £350 in high street vouchers for successful referrals.

Apply now to join our team and inspire the next generation of learners!

If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're seeking a new opportunity, contact your local Hays office for a confidential career discussion.

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Position: Education Care Support Worker
Location: Leicester
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Hays Education are working in partnership with a Sixth Form College in Leicester who are looking for an experienced Education Care Support Worker to join their team for the start of the new academic year.

We are looking for supportive, resilient, compassionate individuals to work within a school setting where you will be joining a skilled and cohesive team. The role is to support students in their learning and behavioural needs, and you will play a massive role in their development and educational success. Must have experience working in a secondary school.


Responsibilities:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Help manage student behaviour and maintain a positive and conducive learning environment.
• Monitor and record student progress, ensuring any changes or concerns are communicated to the relevant parties.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children/adults with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Knowledge of strategies to support students with Autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and resilience.
• A relevant teaching assistant or childcare qualification would be advantageous.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.If you know someone looking for a new position within Education please let us know, as Hays offers a great Refer-A-Friend Scheme worth £350 in high street vouchers!

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

Qualifications

Appropriate Degree

Qualified Teacher

Experience

At least one teaching practice in a comprehensive school

Curriculum

Understanding of current curriculum issues with particular reference to the teaching of maths

Enthusiasm for the subject.

Understanding of the importance of the inter-relationship between all areas of the curriculum in a secondary school.

Ability to teach maths at key stages 3 and 4

Knowledge of ICT applications

Management

Understanding of good classroom management techniques

Ability to be part of a department and a year team

Parents and the Community

Understanding the importance of the partnership between parents and school.

Personal Qualities

Ability to develop good relationships

Good communication skills

High level of commitment to the School

Ability to work in a team, follow instructions and be self-organising

Record of good attendance

Desirable

Qualifications

Evidence of a range of supportive professional development

Evidence of post-qualification development

Experience

Experience of working with young people in the 11 to 16 age range

Curriculum

Evidence of clear ideas about the delivery of the maths curriculum to all abilities

Evidence of the production of learning resources

Knowledge of the GCSE syllabus

Experience of teaching other courses offered within the department or across the school

Ability to contribute to extra-curricular activities

Management

Evidence of effective classroom management strategies

Evidence of being an effective member of a team

Parents and the Community

Evidence of involvement with community groups and/or parents

Personal Qualities

Evidence of good working relationships with a range of people

Evidence of a willingness to work hard

Be able to demonstrate that she/he can work as part of a team and be able to meet deadlines and achieve targets

What the school offers its staff

Putting your trust in our Trust

We believe in your development. Everything we do is about creating a team of committed professionals who share our ambition for young people. If you believe in this too, we are committed to providing an exciting, enjoyable and rewarding working environment.

Coaching

Coaching is integral to our success. We support colleagues through coaching; enabling deep reflection, which has allowed us to build a bold, creative and aspirational culture, where collaboration with peers and new approaches to practice are encouraged.

Personal Improvement Plan

versus Performance Management

Instead of the usual performance management, we encourage our staff to identify aspirational targets through our ‘Personal Improvement Plan’ (PIP) process. With your coach, you will look to make significant progress in a critical area of your practice; we believe in valuing the process of improvement not pass or fail numerical targets.

Health and Wellbeing Strategies

Having happy and healthy staff is key to a successful organisation. The Trust is committed to:

• providing employees with a safe, healthy and supportive environment in which to work
• recognising that the health and wellbeing of our employees is important
• providing a supportive workplace culture where healthy lifestyle choices are valued and encouraged

We believe it is important that we are role models to our students of how to be a healthy adult. We actively promote the importance of a work life balance, offering support to staff on managing stress and workload, as well as a physical activity programme. Access to coaching, counselling and supervision is also available to all staff.

Presumed Professionalism

We have a ‘Presumed Professionalism’ ethos across the Trust. Our staff are professional educators and we recognise the need to support staff to enable a healthy work life balance to allow maximum impact whilst working with our young people and each other.We achieve this by allowing staff to sign out during their free periods, as long as professional duties are not affected. See our policy for further details.

Development of Professional Capital and Excellence

As a Trust we always look to invest in our staff and pride ourselves on our ‘home grown talent’.We pride ourselves on this and believe this has the biggest impact on how our staff understand their communities and make a difference to the lives of our young people.

Quite simply, our aim is to employ people who match our ethos and values and enable them to truly collaborate with colleagues across the Trust so that they are satisfied professionally. We provide outstanding training pathways which draw on excellence both within and outside of our Trust to enable you to build your professional capital.

Examples of the many opportunities we encourage staff to take up externally include :

• The National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
• The National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
• The National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML)
• The Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP)
• Initial Teacher Training (ITT)

Pathways are available at apprenticeship level, NQT, aspiring middle leader, Lead Practitioner and aspiring senior leader level. Some of these courses are led by staff within the Trust and others are externally accredited. In addition, the Trust provides the opportunity of becoming an associate SLT member, enabling middle leaders to gain insight and experience of leadership at the highest level within a school.

Support staff have their own Personal Improvement Plan that they use as a tool to create a bespoke professional development plan. All support staff also receive Coaching and training opportunities, in order to help them feel empowered and in charge of their own development.

Across the Trust we pride ourselves on equal opportunities for all staff, irrespective of background, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.

Great access to progression and leadership responsibility

Further evidence of our investment in ‘home grown talent’ is that 86% of our TLR holders have been internal appointments. We have clear professional progression pathways within the CPD offered throughout the year at all levels within the Trust.

Collaboration across all schools

We are developing relationships across our Trust to enable collaboration to support learning and teaching outcomes. In addition, we are able to offer a joint CPD programme to draw upon expertise across the Trust. Staff work and meet regularly in teams across schools in the Trust and we hold an annual Strategic Planning Day, where each member of the Trust work together.

Sabbatical and flexible working policies

We have developed a unique sabbatical policy to support staff to develop their interests. For some, this has been to develop professionally, whilst others have taken this time to experience travel with their family. See our policy for further details.

Flexible working arrangements are also promoted across the Trust where possible, to enable our staff to manage their work life and family commitments.

Strong Induction Process

It is important to us that every member of staff has the right start to working in our Trust. The importance of a good induction is invaluable for new starters irrespective of previous experience. To support this, we have a New Staff Induction Day before the start of term, which enables colleagues to get a real understanding of what the school is about and what it means to be part of the Trust. This day also prepares new staff for our training (conference) days at the beginning of the Autumn term. In addition to this ALL staff are invited to visit a series of lessons across the school year.

ECT Programme

We offer early career teachers a robust, supportive and bespoke training programme which will enable you to develop into an outstanding teacher.

Continued ECT and RQT support

Where possible we try to ensure that ECTs and third year teachers have reduced teaching loads to allow them more opportunities for CPD throughout the school week. This also allows for peer to peer observations and additional coaching to take place to develop their practice.

Attendance of staff

Our staff are committed to their roles and ensure that students are supported to maximise their outcomes. Levels of attendance are exceptionally high across all staff and well above national averages in the education sector and beyond.

Commitment to safeguarding

‘’LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.’’

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

Appropriate Degree

Qualified Teacher

Experience

Evidence of successful teaching and learning in a secondary school

Evidence of being an effective member of a team

Curriculum

Understanding of the importance of developing literacy for all students

Understanding of current curriculum issues with particular reference to the teaching of English.

Understanding of the importance of the inter-relationship between all areas of the curriculum in a secondary school.

Ability to teach English at key stages 3 and 4

Knowledge of ICT applications

Management

Understanding of good classroom management techniques

Ability to manage a tutor group effectively

Parents and the Community

Understanding the importance of the partnership between parents and school.

Personal Qualities

Ability to develop good relationships

Good communication skills

High level of commitment to the School

Ability to work in a team, follow instructions and be self-organising

Record of good attendance

Desirable

Qualifications

Evidence of a range of supportive professional development

Evidence of post-qualification development

Experience

Experience of working with young people across the 11 to 16 age range

Curriculum

Evidence of the production of learning resources

Knowledge of GCSE syllabus in English

Experience of teaching other courses offered within the department or across the school

Ability to contribute to extra-curricular activities

Ability to contribute to the teaching of other subjects in the department

Management

Evidence of effective classroom management strategies

Evidence of being an effective member of a team

Parents and the Community

Evidence of involvement with community groups and/or parents

Personal Qualities

Evidence of good working relationships with a range of people

Evidence of a willingness to work hard

Be able to demonstrate that she/he can work as part of a team and be able to meet deadlines and achieve targets

What the school offers its staff

Putting your trust in our Trust

We believe in your development. Everything we do is about creating a team of committed professionals who share our ambition for young people. If you believe in this too, we are committed to providing an exciting, enjoyable and rewarding working environment.

Coaching

Coaching is integral to our success. We support colleagues through coaching; enabling deep reflection, which has allowed us to build a bold, creative and aspirational culture, where collaboration with peers and new approaches to practice are encouraged.

Personal Improvement Plan

versus Performance Management

Instead of the usual performance management, we encourage our staff to identify aspirational targets through our ‘Personal Improvement Plan’ (PIP) process. With your coach, you will look to make significant progress in a critical area of your practice; we believe in valuing the process of improvement not pass or fail numerical targets.

Health and Wellbeing Strategies

Having happy and healthy staff is key to a successful organisation. The Trust is committed to:

• providing employees with a safe, healthy and supportive environment in which to work
• recognising that the health and wellbeing of our employees is important
• providing a supportive workplace culture where healthy lifestyle choices are valued and encouraged

We believe it is important that we are role models to our students of how to be a healthy adult. We actively promote the importance of a work life balance, offering support to staff on managing stress and workload, as well as a physical activity programme. Access to coaching, counselling and supervision is also available to all staff.

Presumed Professionalism

We have a ‘Presumed Professionalism’ ethos across the Trust. Our staff are professional educators and we recognise the need to support staff to enable a healthy work life balance to allow maximum impact whilst working with our young people and each other.We achieve this by allowing staff to sign out during their free periods, as long as professional duties are not affected. See our policy for further details.

Development of Professional Capital and Excellence

As a Trust, we always look to invest in our staff and pride ourselves on our ‘home grown talent’.We pride ourselves on this and believe this has the biggest impact on how our staff understand their communities and make a difference to the lives of our young people.

Quite simply, our aim is to employ people who match our ethos and values and enable them to truly collaborate with colleagues across the Trust so that they are satisfied professionally. We provide outstanding training pathways that draw on excellence both within and outside of our Trust to enable you to build your professional capital.

Examples of the many opportunities we encourage staff to take up externally include:

• The National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
• The National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
• The National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML)
• The Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP)
• Initial Teacher Training (ITT)

Pathways are available at apprenticeship level, ECT, aspiring middle leader, Lead Practitioner and aspiring senior leader level. Some of these courses are led by staff within the Trust and others are externally accredited. In addition, the Trust provides the opportunity of becoming an associate SLT member, enabling middle leaders to gain insight and experience of leadership at the highest level within a school.

Support staff have their own Personal Improvement Plan that they use as a tool to create a bespoke professional development plan. All support staff also receive Coaching and training opportunities, in order to help them feel empowered and in charge of their own development.

Across the Trust, we pride ourselves on equal opportunities for all staff, irrespective of background, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.

Great access to progression and leadership responsibility

Further evidence of our investment in ‘home grown talent’ is that 86% of our TLR holders have been internal appointments. We have clear professional progression pathways within the CPD offered throughout the year at all levels within the Trust.

Collaboration across all schools

We are developing relationships across our Trust to enable collaboration to support learning and teaching outcomes. In addition, we are able to offer a joint CPD programme to draw upon expertise across the Trust. Staff work and meet regularly in teams across schools in the Trust and we hold an annual Strategic Planning Day, where each member of the Trust work together.

Sabbatical and flexible working policies

We have developed a unique sabbatical policy to support staff to develop their interests. For some, this has been to develop professionally, whilst others have taken this time to experience travel with their family. See our policy for further details.

Flexible working arrangements are also promoted across the Trust where possible, to enable our staff to manage their work life and family commitments.

Strong Induction Process

It is important to us that every member of staff has the right start to working in our Trust. The importance of a good induction is invaluable for new starters irrespective of previous experience. To support this, we have a New Staff Induction Day before the start of term, which enables colleagues to get a real understanding of what the school is about and what it means to be part of the Trust. This day also prepares new staff for our training (conference) days at the beginning of the Autumn term. In addition to this, ALL staff are invited to visit a series of lessons across the school year.

ECT Programme

We offer early career teachers a robust, supportive and bespoke training programme, which will enable you to develop into an outstanding teacher.

Continued ECT and RQT support

Where possible we try to ensure that ECTs and third year teachers have reduced teaching loads to allow them more opportunities for CPD throughout the school week. This also allows for peer-to-peer observations and additional coaching to take place to develop their practice.

Attendance of staff

Our staff are committed to their roles and ensure that students are supported to maximise their outcomes. Levels of attendance are exceptionally high across all staff and well above national averages in the education sector and beyond.

Commitment to safeguarding

‘’LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.’’

We're on the lookout for a Line Chef to join our team!

It's time to turn up the heat! Turn your hand to new skills or showcase existing ones. In our kitchens you'll be part of a team that is obsessed with creating great experiences for our guests.

Our kitchen is where it's at: With your proactive and positive mindset, you'll be right at home in our buzzing kitchen. Whether you're prepping for the next service, or plating up great pub classics - serving hot, good quality food is what it's all about. Everything you do will keep our guests coming back for more.

As a Line Chef: You'll help to support the kitchen team whilst growing with our business. You'll also -

* Be passionate about food

* Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas

* Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and free of clutter

* Play an important part in maintaining/ creating a close-knit team

What comes next is up to you: We'll support you to complete your Chef development programme with the goal of becoming a Second/ Sous Chef.

What you get from us: At Marston's we're one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

* 20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels

* A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve

* Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink

* Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education

* Online discounts and cashback at popular retailers through our Marston's Rewards platform

* Scope to build your career and progress through our training and Apprenticeship programmes (including access to our innovative app).

* A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates

* Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. So, whether you're an expert now, or you're just starting out, we'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

At Marston's, you will be working towards your Chef Academy Production Chef L2 Apprenticeship qualification over the course of 15 months.

Start date: January 2025

Position: English Teacher

Location: Leicester-based Secondary School

You must have relevant experience working with 11 -16-year-olds within the last 2 years. You should have a professional manner and a flexible attitude to working and timetable changes. Most importantly, you should be enthusiastic, engaging and passionate about working with young people. Strong behaviour management and the ability to implement schools' behaviour polices is also essential.

Job Description:

• Delivering engaging and creative English lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback.
• Contributing to the development of the department's curriculum.
• Participating in extracurricular activities such as school trips.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. ECT's welcome to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in English or related field.
• Recent experience teaching English at secondary school level.
• Strong behaviour/classroom management.
• The ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members

If you are interested in thisrole, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Alternatively, if this job isn'tquite right for you, but if you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion about your career. Hays also offer a greatRefer-A-Friend Scheme worth £350 in high street vouchers!

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Woodfield SchoolTeacher of SEND
Full Time, Permanent
£36,000 per annum (actual)
To start from October 2024 (or sooner)

Woodfield School, part of Henry David Learning Trust, is an innovative and exciting independent special school, supporting children and young people with Autism and associated speech & language, social communication and behavioural difficulties, aged 7 to 19.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to join our community to take on the position of Teacher of SEND (science or STEM specialism preferred) on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate be passionate their subject and will have experience teaching in Key Stage 3 and 4 and of working with pupils with SEN and/or an awareness of how to adapt learning to meet the needs of the child.

Key responsibilities of the position will be to design and deliver the teaching and learning of science within the school in accordance with the aims of the School and in pursuit of high standards of pupil achievement. You will also assist in the managing and developing of a given class and/or a group of pupils, contribute to an appropriate environment for pupil learning and ensure high levels of engagement with staff, pupils, parents and the wider learning communities.

Our key aims for our children are to:
* Become happy, safe and confident members of the community
* Develop strategies for self-managing their behaviour in all settings.
* Become responsible citizens
* Fulfil their potential to lead as meaningful and independent a life as possible

To achieve these aims we need dedicated members of staff to join us in addressing the needs of children who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school in order to achieve their full potential.

Why join Woodfield School?

* Free onsite parking
* Beautiful countryside location with access to local walks before and after school
* Access to tailored professional development through the National College and our in-house training providers
* A unique experience of teaching classes in a small setting
* A varied week supporting young people on visits to local amenities such as the library, gym and swimming
* Member of the Woodfield family where we learn and grow better together following our ASK principles: Ambition| Support| Kindness
* Opportunities for promotion in our vision for growth plans

Our ethos is strongly rooted in our commitment to provide our students with a supportive, safe and enabling environment for them to discover their confidence and achieve their aspirations for the future. They will develop their resilience and gain securely embedded skills that will set them on their journey towards a fulfilled and meaningful life.

If you share the similar values and ethos, we want to hear from you!
Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome. For more information and to apply, please contact Hayley McDonagh on the below details:

T: 07936 047 096
E:

Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner.
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 the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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The Nest – Social Emotional Mental Health provision (SEMH)
Christ Church St Peters CofE Primary School
Learning Mentor
Full Time, permanent 37 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Grade 7, £21,147 – £22,238 (£24,708- £25,983 FTE per annum)
An exciting and rewarding opportunity to become a Learning Mentor within ‘The Nest’@ Christ Church St Peter’s CofE Primary School – a designated specialist provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs- has become available.
The Nest is a provision attached to our mainstream setting that provides a safe and caring environment in which children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs can flourish. There is a strong emphasis on creating a bespoke, therapeutic curriculum. The post holder will provide support in teaching and learning for small groups or individual pupils as well as being a nurturing and consistent key adult.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active Learning Mentor to work within a team of specialists who are passionate about improving the outcomes for children with social, emotional and mental health needs- supporting them to remove barriers to learning.Close Date: Wednesday 16th October
Interview Date: Monday 28th October

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher status

Experience

The teacher should have experience of teaching at EYFS Key Stage 1 or 2.

Knowledge and understanding

The teacher should have knowledge and understanding of:

• the theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies)
• the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress
• the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Child Protection
• the positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders
• effective teaching and learning styles

Skills

The class teacher will be able to

• promote the school’s aims positively and use effective strategies to monitor and motivate
• develop good personal relationships within a team
• establish and develop close relationships with parents, and the community
• communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
• create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment

Personal characteristics

• Good attendance record
• Approachable
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Enthusiastic
• Organised
• Patient
• Kind
• Resourceful
• Integrity
• Excellent sense of Humour

Desirable

Qualifications

Evidence of commitment to further professional development

Experience

In addition, the teacher might have experience of:

• teaching across the whole Primary age range
• working in partnership with parents
• leading a subject area

Knowledge and understanding

Knowledge of:

• Synthetic phonics
• The new primary curriculum

What the school offers its staff

Desford is a happy, friendly and hard-working school with a dedicated team of staff. Our pupils behave well, are keen to learn and they take great pride in respecting our school and wider village community. This is an exciting time to be joining our school. We have joined the LIFE Multi-Academy Trust and have a recently established leadership structure with an energy for driving change and improvement. We are in the process of embedding our curriculum that is bespoke to our children at Desford using our four main curriculum drivers: community and diversity, relationships and well-being, planet and sustainability, and safety and risk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school, if you have the desire to make a positive difference by confidently teaching high quality lessons, demonstrating excellent classroom practice to raise standards and achieve good outcomes and a commitment to promoting equality and diversity, then this could be the job for you!

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

This post would suit either a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher. We would welcome a teacher returning to work after a career break and will consider part time or flexible working where possible.

We endeavour to utilise each teacher's specialism and offer the opportunity to teach one of our four A level subjects.

The successful candidate will:

• Inspire students with a passion for English, demonstrating how it can profoundly impact their lives.
• Have high expectations of themselves and the ability to instil these in staff and students alike.
• Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player.
• Be invested in enabling student progress, whilst also developing the students holistically.
• Deliver innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential.

Essential

• Clarity of purpose and adaptability to meet the needs of all learners.
• Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour.
• Experience of teaching a range of challenging texts and concepts to different ability groups.

Desirable

• ·Experience of teaching A-level English Literature, English Language, Film Studies or Media Studies.

What the school offers its staff

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14% OR Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%.
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’sDiverse Association for Professional Learning.
• Full support and induction.
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.
• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.
• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

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.