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Primary School Class Teachers - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
Location: Exeter & Exmouth based Required to start as soon as possible.We are seeking to recruit KS1 teachers to be initially based at one of our Exeter or Exmouth Schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of great teachers. Please note that one of the available posts is initially for a fixed term to cover maternity leave (currently anticipated for 2 terms ending at the end of the summer term in July 2025). There are often opportunities available for teachers wishing to stay with the Trust on a permanent basis. Positions are available immediately. With our excellent provision for professional development, you will benefit from support and development that will allow you to flourish as a teacher. Our motto is ‘Fortune Favours the Brave’ and so you will be joining a team that creates a powerful ethos that supports children to have high aspirations to achieve their full potential. Teachers from across the Trust adopt a team-teaching approach to work together to create a knowledge rich, purposeful, and project-based curriculum, where through the meaningful use of technology, you will help prepare our pupils for the ever-changing digital world of the 21st Century. We will empower you to teach innovatively, reflectively, and collaboratively within cross Trust teams. Our amazing team of teachers deliver high quality lessons and projects in a way that blends physical and digital learning environments, through video calling and online resources. This is an opportunity for you to build on the international reputation that the schools have for the teaching of reading, its project-based curriculum, where the digital tools empower both the teacher and learner alike. We have dedicated mental health leads and through a supportive network of teachers in each year group who share their planning digitally, the combined talents of the teachers from across the schools will support you in your teaching role. Our digital approach has reduced the burden of assessment as we track children’s progress through the digital assessment suite where these assessments are done within the classroom using an adaptive approach that helps us triangulate and plan for the needs of each child. There is a strong coaching culture that supports and develops all staff and children within the Trust.The work of the DfE curriculum hubs, that we are responsible for regionally, will create opportunity for you to showcase your excellent practice and be part of a wider network of professional development opportunities that will help you reflect on your own practice whilst preparing you for those next steps in your teaching career. Each of the schools serves a different community and so we can provide that next step in your career. The Trust is well resourced with a high investment in the learning environment, dedicated libraries, a 1:1 digital device programme, and dedicated learning spaces including TV studios, science and art rooms and outdoor learning and forest school spaces. There is a dedicated Nursery in each school with a strong Early Years Team creating strong foundations for each child’s education journey. Additionally, there is a well-planned programme of outdoor education with an extensive range of trips and residentials. Sport is a core thread where the children have over 2hrs of sport each week, culminating in our older children learning to climb, kayak, ride a bike, fence, and play golf, as well as competing in the well-established team sports. Every child has the chance to find their area of strength and excel in it, whether through the creative arts, musical theatre, sporting competitions, modern foreign languages all whilst maintaining that key focus on ensuring that the core literacy and numeracy skills are well taught to unlock these wider opportunities. We provide our own bus service, wrap around care and family dining service along with a full range of extra-curricular activities. We hope that you will bring your skills, talent, and passion to further enhance the wide offer that supports every child, whatever their need. A Cornerstone school is a place where you can flourish as a teacher.We have enhanced the teachers’ pay and conditions through the provision of a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme, an electric car scheme, performance related pay progression and subsidised meals in our staff café, with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment and will work in modern, digitally enabled classrooms where children have access to their own Microsoft Surface device. To enable teachers to become the best they can be, we support them with a weekly investment in their professional development through training. We provide an online personalised training portal to enable each teacher to develop at their own pace. For ECT’s we deliver a weekly programme with specialist support from our ECT programme leader, a mentor and inputs delivered by experienced teachers. Visits to the schools are welcome by prior arrangement. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A job description and an application form can be obtained at: http://www.tcat.education/vacancies
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Brixham C of E Primary School (Academies for Character and Excellence)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Torbay NJC Grade F (SCP 12-17): from £14.36 per hour
Excellence through Cultivating Character, Sharing Talents and Pursuing InnovationThe Academies for Character and Excellence has seventeen Primary Schools across Devon and Somerset, making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation. We live our mission and return to this constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional Trust comprised of excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence. We are truly collaborative, and we work together within and across our schools to ensure that all our children and staff members achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our everyday practice. We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals. We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools. Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every staff member. The Academies for Character and Excellence believes in ‘Personal Growth for All’, and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all. For Brixham C of E Primary School, we are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who: • Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to prepare and deliver lessons to individuals, groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, i.e. for PPA or leadership duties; • Has relevant HLTA or equivalent qualifications or the desire to do so;• Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole curriculum planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources; • Will need to be able to cover classes across the school;• SEND experience advantageous but not essential;• Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion; • Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be; • Has the ability to encourage every child to learn, aspire and achieve; • Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a differenceWe welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.For further information, please contact our People Advisor Charlotte.wilson@acexcellence.co.uk or to arrange a visit of the school you can contact the school direct on 01803 882575.An application form is available to download either from our website ACE Trust Vacancies | Academies for Character and Excellence | Devon Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am Friday 7th February 2025 with interviews the following week.
Class Teacher (KS2) - Shaugh Prior Primary School (Moorsway Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- TPS
Required as soon as possible, we have an exciting opportunity to appoint an exceptional teacher to our dedicated team of Federation staff. The post will be based in our EYFS/KS1 class at Shaugh Prior Primary School; a two-class village primary school at the heart of our rural community.This role is offered as part of a job share and we would be happy to discuss this with prospective candidate/s. The role is offered on a fixed term basis, pending a staffing review in July 2025.The successful candidate will be a strong EYFS/KS1 practitioner with a good understanding of adaptive teaching in a mixed age class of diverse learners. We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who:Has excellent communication skills, especially in a team environmentIs keen to make a positive difference to children's learningCan challenge and inspireIs hardworking and reflective with a good sense of humourIs motivated with a proven track record for pupil progress We can offer a welcoming environment with:Small class sizesWell behaved pupils who are keen to learnA vibrant and happy school at the heart of the communityA welcoming, caring and supportive staff, who are committed to providing the best outcomes for our childrenOur pupils deserve the very best. Do you have the talent and dedication to make the difference in our wonderful school?School visits or telephone conversations with interested applicants are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please email shaughprior@moorsway.devon.sch.uk to arrange this. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.Completed application forms should be submitted to Mrs Jo Cooper by email, jcooper@moorsway.devon.sch.uk by midday on the closing date.
Support Worker - UKEvolve
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- See advert details
Do you live in or near Exeter or Exmouth? Do you have an interest in spending time outdoors? Do you enjoy gardening, walking, and cooking? Do you like going to the pub and listening to live music, attending gigs, trips to the seaside, theatre, and museums? Maybe you like motorsport, football and keeping fit? These are just some of the activities and interests of our customers so why not get paid to do these things!Due to further company expansion, we have various part time hours available with 4 people we support in the Exeter and Exmouth area. You will be gentle but purposeful, strong and robust with excellent communication skills. You will have an interest in autism. Although this is 1:1 working, you will be part of a positive and dynamic team.A full UK drivers license is beneficial to these posts. We currently pay £11.90 per hour for day support, £11.44 per hour for sleep-ins and £12.10 for all overtime and cover above contracted hours with an annual pay rise. Our annual leave is 5.6 weeks per year pro rata, with extra leave earned with overtime and sleep-ins.We work to a fixed 4-week fixed rolling rota so you will always have the predictability of knowing when you are working and can easily plan holidays and time off.We pay 45p per mile for work-related own vehicle use if the customer does not have their own vehicle.We have a comprehensive online training program, with over 160 care and support related certificates available – plus we offer in-house face to face training. We guarantee an annual pay rise in line with or above inflation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a hands-on management team, and we do not use agencies.We provide a Company pension.We also offer discounted holidays in the local Haven holiday park.We also give a Christmas bonus package. Please contact us via email or apply on our website, jason.hadland-connick@ukevolve.com, Evolve.com: A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector.
Teacher - The Topsham Primary School (United Schools Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS
We are seeking to appoint a full time Reception class teacher starting on 24th February 2025 to cover maternity leave at The Topsham School. The position is Fixed Term to May 2025. Applications are welcome from all teachers who are confident in their ability to ensure that the children continue making excellent progress and achieve their full potential. We are seeking professionals of superb quality who can continue and improve on the excellent work already achieved. Our whole team is motivated, hard working and dedicated and we value new colleagues who are passionate about learning, highly organised, with a great sense of humour, who will participate fully in school life and commit to raising standards. We are proud of our school and would recommend a visit. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please visit the school website to view our safeguarding policy. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Your salary will be paid in accordance with the latest School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document. The salary will be payable on the Main Pay Scale, 1 to 6 according to qualifications and experience, in line with Professional Standards for Teachers, subject to statutory deductions in respect of superannuation, tax and national insurance.All previous applications will be considered. To Apply All applications must be on DCC (Teacher) Application forms which can be downloaded from the attached below.Applications should be emailed to admin@topsham.devon.sch.uk and will be acknowledged. You will be informed by email if selected for interview - Interview date w/c Monday 27th January 2025The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 20th January 2025.
Teaching Assistant - The Topsham Primary School (United Schools Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £12.45 - £12.65 per hour
The Topsham Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, talented, resilient and committed person to encourage, motivate and support children in school. School work is rewarding and satisfying with no two days the same. You will ultimately be part of a team ensuring a safe and happy learning environment for all children. You will be required to work predominantly in one Key Stage or Early Years. You will work under direct supervision of the teacher to support access to learning. This may be by attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils; working with small groups or one to one; or helping with organisational / clerical support to the teacher. The role may include working children with SEN in a whole class or 1:1 basis.You will need: To be calm but firm and enjoy working with children;A minimum qualification at GCSE Maths and English;Experience of working in a classroom situation or a qualification as a Teaching Assistant;Have good, courteous communication skills;Early Years’ experience is preferable.Our whole team is motivated, supportive, hard-working and dedicated and we value a new colleague who is passionate about learning, highly organised, with a great sense of humour. Our highly successful federation is a popular choice with children, parents and staff and our schools boast a friendly and welcoming environment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires a DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.Please visit the school website to view our Safeguarding Policy.Please use the application form attached below.Your completed application form should be returned to: admin@topsham.devon.sch.uk Please apply by 12 noon on the closing date.
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St David's C of E Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Grade E: £29,572 - £32,654 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.St David’s is an inclusive vibrant learning community in the heart of the city, striving for excellence, promoting ambition and a love of learning for all. Our Christina values are intrinsic to our work, providing a solid faith- base for our children to thrive, grow and learn.St David's is a small school situated in the centre of Exeter. We are looking for and Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide lesson cover for PPA and subject leader time, working across the school from reception to year 6.Main duties and responsibilities:• To plan, prepare and deliver lessons for PPA• To deliver cover lessons, planned by the class teacher• To give feedback and mark work in line with the school's expectations• Work as part of a team, contributing to team discussions• Liaise with the DSL as appropriate Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://stdavidsprimary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3700061 Please apply by12 noon on Thursday 30th January 2025.
Case Worker - Running Deer School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £20,885 per annum, actual (£26,207 per annum FTE)
About Running DeerRunning Deer is a not-for-profit organisation based in Dartmoor National Park, which supports adults and children with learning and mental health difficulties, disabilities, and those not in education, employment or training. We provide access to education, training, volunteering, life skills opportunities, and work experience through a variety of outdoors-oriented projects.These projects include the provision of a registered independent school and intervention programme.About Running Deer SchoolRunning Deer School provides small, specialist, high-support education provision for local education authorities. Firmly grounded in outdoor education and rural skills, and with a strong focus on core academic achievement, we work with children and young people between 8 and 16 with a range of special educational needs.Running Deer School is a Trauma Informed School.Job DescriptionCase Workers make up the core team of Running Deer School and our Intervention Programme. Working alongside other Case Workers and our teachers you will work in small groups or 1:1 with our users delivering therapeutic activities and supporting them with their learning.Most of your time will be outdoors in our woodland and surrounding areas working on projects and activities that will stimulate our users, enabling them to grow both emotionally and academically. Case Workers• deliver project-based learning as part of our students individualised educational learning plan• deliver therapeutic activities and learning based around traditional, rural, and bushcraft skills,• deliver therapeutic activities involving animals,• help to develop our user’s individualised learning plans,• deliver learning activities which fit in with the national curriculum and other award bodies such as ASDAN,• report daily on our user’s individualised learning plans,• guide the personal development of our students,• understand their role in safeguarding our students and staff and work with one another, our safeguarding officers, and external agencies to safeguard children and young people,• act as a key worker for one or more of our users, and collate information from other Case Workers• work cooperatively with other staff and senior leaders.Person SpecificationYou will:• have experience in youth work or working within a school environment• be able to enthuse and stimulate children and young people with additional physical, emotional,• developmental or mental health needs to enable them to reach their full potential,• be adaptable, display initiative, and be able to work independently; we value creativity and unique thinking,• demonstrate your ability to work and plan cooperatively,• demonstrate your ability to develop and deliver project-based learning as part of an individualised education plan,• have excellent verbal and written communication skills,• be committed to continuing professional development,• be comfortable working with children and young people with additional physical, emotional, developmental, or mental health needs,• be able to approach your role empathetically and without prejudice while maintaining professional distance and neutrality.• be comfortable working outdoors in inclement weather.• be able to commute to our site just outside Moretonhampstead, DartmoorRequirements Essential skills and qualifications:• Experience in youth work, education, or community development in a sector with a focus on children and young people with special educational needs.• Excellent core skills (Maths and English)• Level 3 or higher qualifications (A-level or equivalent).• A demonstrable understanding of information technology, including online reporting systemsDesirable skills and qualifications:• Experience working in an outdoor environment.• De-escalation and restraint training(e.g., Team Teach)• Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which will include a check against the Children’s Barred List. References will always be taken up.Things to consider:Case Workers will need to be able to work with children and young people who may display aggressive or non-compliant behaviour in a sensitive but firm way, while at all times ensuring that they are kept safe and well.The majority of the work associated with this role will be outdoors, and you will work in inclement weather. This role can be physically demanding and includes walking and hiking on inclined and slippery ground, heavy lifting and carrying, and the use of hand tools.If you would like to chat to someone regarding this position, please call 01647400201 between 9am and 12.30pm and ask to speak to Martin.For an application pack please email info@runningdeer.org.uk
Teacher - Hemyock Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- MPS - UPS: £31,650 - £49,084 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.We are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to initially be based in Year Two, working pattern Monday - Tuesday, 0.4 FTE. This is a fixed term maternity cover position.Successful candidates will:Be able to create a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where our children are inspiredBe able to deliver high quality teaching and learning Stand out from the crowd because of their positive attitude and driveBe an inclusive practitioner, with a commitment to meeting the needs of all groups of learners and have a willingness to go the extra mile to make learning rigorous but funBe a reflective practitioner who has a commitment to working with colleagues to improve practice and outcomes for our children and demonstrate a willingness to join in with the life of the school and its communityBe a good communicator, building effective relationships with our children and their familiesHave excellent classroom management skillsHave a strong personal philosophy for learning that is evident within their own classroom practiceIn return, we can offer:A commitment to professional development whatever your career stageChildren who display positive attitudes and dispositions to learningA friendly and supportive school community where parents, staff and children work together wellHemyock Primary School is a vibrant, caring, and dynamic learning community where we encourage all children to strive for their very best. We aim to promote lifelong learning skills in an environment that supports excellence in all areas of academic, creative, personal, physical, moral, and spiritual development. Our staff are dedicated to ensuring that every pupil enjoys their school experience and is well-prepared for the future.Our commitment to our school values allows us to know each pupil personally as we strive for each child and their family to be happy members of our school family. At Hemyock Primary School we show respect, we embrace community and we learn confidently through our curiosity in the world in which we live.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://hemyock-primary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3721907 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 24th January 2025.
Nursery Teaching Assistant - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £26,500 FTE (depending on age and experience)
We are seeking Nursery Teaching Assistants to join the Early Years team in our busy, thriving and highly sought after nurseries within our Exeter schools. We are wishing to employ people with relevant experience of working with young children, who are enthusiastic about supporting and educating nursery aged children. Our Nurseries take children from two years old and play a vital prole in preparing children for their journey into primary education and beyond. You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals in our staff café with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment to help them fulfil their duties and we support all staff with an investment in their professional development through training and a good performance management process, where a bonus is payable to those who achieve highly. You will work alongside our EYFS Teachers and Deputy Nursery Leaders to support children in all areas of the Early Years curriculum. You will collaborate as part of a large EYFS team across the schools in our trust. You must be open to delivering a high-quality Early Years Provision which you will support in the planning and resourcing of. The Trust uses the ReadWrite Inc scheme to teach Early Reading and Phonics and we train all our Early Years staff to implement this approach within each of our settings. You will be responsible for overseeing the progress of a group of key worker children and will meet with parents regularly to report to them on the progress their child is making through both online and in-person meetings. You will be required to maintain pupil records and conduct a range of administrative tasks to support the teaching staff. Relevant experience of working with children and qualifications are required. You will need to have a willingness to attend CPD and familiarise yourself with the latest developments in the EYFS curriculum that the Trust is implementing. We provide wrap around sessions, before and after school, as well as being open all year round for those parents needing childcare out of term time. The Nurseries cater for children aged 2 -4 years old, are newly furnished with excellent resources for both indoor and outdoor provision. The Nurseries ensure a great start to a child’s education and benefit from all the wider resources within the main school including the dining facilities, the library, and outdoor spaces. The schools are both innovative and technology rich.The position is permanent, full-time, all year round (52 weeks), 8.00am to 5.00pm.The full-time equivalent salary for this role starts in the region of £26,500 depending on age and experience. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.For further information and to apply, please click here: Support Staff Vacancies - The Cornerstone Academy Trust
Reception Class Teachers - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- Dependent on your status and experience and will be discussed at interview.
Location: Exeter based – starting Spring 2025We are seeking to recruit Early Years teachers to work in our Reception classes at one of our Exeter Schools.With our excellent provision for professional development, you will benefit from support and development that will allow you to flourish as a teacher. Our motto is ‘Fortune Favours the Brave’ and so you will be joining a team that creates a powerful ethos that supports children to have high aspirations to achieve their full potential. Teachers from across the Trust adopt a team-teaching approach to work together to create a knowledge rich, purposeful, and project-based curriculum, where through the meaningful use of technology, you will help prepare our pupils for the ever-changing digital world of the 21st Century. We are looking for inspiring and professionally thoughtful candidates who must be able to use a range of teaching styles and appropriate strategies to meet the needs of all children. To be a successful candidate you will need to have good experience of working in the Early Years, have an excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and be both creative and passionate about learning. You must have high expectations for children’s outcomes in relation to the Early Learning Goals and be confident to lead a team of Early Years Practitioners to deliver those outcomes. You will be part of a strong trust-wide EYFS team that work together to create a high-quality provision from 2–5 years of age. Our schools offer an exciting, extended and enriched curriculum and expect all practitioners to fully engage in the provision of this, through the use of the outdoors and in the extended day with the wide range of after-school activities that we offer. You will also be expected to use ICT in a fully integrated way as a tool to support your planning, teaching, tracking of the curriculum and in the delivery of the activities within the classroom to support the children’s development. We have dedicated mental health leads and through a supportive network of teachers in each year group who share their planning digitally, the combined talents of the teachers from across the schools will support you in your teaching role. Our digital approach has reduced the burden of assessment as we track children’s progress through the digital assessment suite where these assessments are done within the classroom using an adaptive approach that helps us triangulate and plan for the needs of each child. There is a strong coaching culture that supports and develops all staff and children within the Trust.The work of the DfE curriculum hubs, that we are responsible for regionally, will create opportunity for you to showcase your excellent practice and be part of a wider network of professional development opportunities that will help you reflect on your own practice whilst preparing you for those next steps in your teaching career. Each of the schools serves a different community and so we can provide that next step in your career. The Trust is well resourced with a high investment in the learning environment, dedicated libraries, a 1:1 digital device programme, and dedicated learning spaces including TV studios, science and art rooms and outdoor learning and forest school spaces. There is a dedicated Nursery in each school with a strong Early Years Team creating strong foundations for each child’s education journey. Additionally, there is a well-planned programme of outdoor education with an extensive range of trips and residentials. Sport is a core thread where the children have over 2hrs of sport each week, culminating in our older children learning to climb, kayak, ride a bike, fence, and play golf, as well as competing in the well-established team sports. Every child has the chance to find their area of strength and excel in it, whether through the creative arts, musical theatre, sporting competitions, modern foreign languages all whilst maintaining that key focus on ensuring that the core literacy and numeracy skills are well taught to unlock these wider opportunities. We provide our own bus service, wrap around care and family dining service along with a full range of extra-curricular activities. We hope that you will bring your skills, talent, and passion to further enhance the wide offer that supports every child, whatever their need. A Cornerstone school is a place where you can flourish as a teacher.The posts are available from January 2025. One post is available as a fixed term until July 2026, another post is to cover maternity leave (currently anticipated to conclude in October 2025). The salary for this position will depend on your status and experience and will be discussed at interview. We have enhanced the teachers’ pay and conditions through the provision of a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme, an electric car scheme, performance related pay progression and subsidised meals in our staff café, with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment and will work in modern, digitally enabled classrooms where children have access to their own Microsoft Surface device. To enable teachers to become the best they can be, we support them with a weekly investment in their professional development through training. We provide an online personalised training portal to enable each teacher to develop at their own pace. For ECT’s we deliver a weekly programme with specialist support from our ECT programme leader, a mentor and inputs delivered by experienced teachers. Visits to the schools are welcome by prior arrangement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. For further information and to apply, please click here: Teaching Vacancies - The Cornerstone Academy Trust
Teaching Assistants - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £23,000 FTE (pro rata)
Location: Exeter & Exmouth basedWe are seeking for a range of Teaching Assistants to join our highly regarded teaching assistant staff within our Trust. We are looking for someone with relevant experience of working with children, who is enthusiastic about supporting and educating primary aged children. You will need to have a passion and commitment to wanting our young children to develop a life-long love of learning by being a positive, nurturing, and supportive role model. You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals in our staff café with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment to help them fulfil their duties and we support all staff with an investment in their professional development through training and a good performance management process, where a bonus is payable to those who achieve highly. You will work alongside the class teachers to support children in all areas of the curriculum and to also assist in the preparation of the learning environment, liaising with staff, maintaining pupil records, and carrying out a range of administrative tasks to support the teacher. You will also be involved in supporting children at break and lunch times in setting up our play provision or helping with the family dining arrangements in the school hall. As a teaching assistant you will have the exciting role of supporting children in learning to read, leading PE and Games sessions, going on school trips and residentials and taking responsibility for the mentoring and tutoring of individual children. We provide a full programme of extra-curricular activities, outdoor learning programmes, sporting squads and teams, dedicated art and science rooms, a library service and 1:1 digital devices for every pupil.You will also be involved in leading playtime activities with children and supporting within the family dining service where older children serve young children each lunch time.This is a permanent, term-time position (40 weeks) with working hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm.The salary will normally, commence at a full time equivalent of £23,000 (based on 37 hour week and all year working), with the ability to progress through the pay scale. Proven relevant experience may warrant a starting salary higher up the pay scale. This will be pro rata adjusted for your hours per week and weeks worked per year.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.For further information and to apply, please click here: Support Staff Vacancies - The Cornerstone Academy TrustWe look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.
Teaching Assistant/Mealtime Assistant - Cornwood C of E Primary School (Moorsway Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- TA: From £12.85 per hour / MTA: From £12.45 per hour
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated colleague to join our team at Cornwood Primary School! You must have a passion for working with young children and the flexibility to respond to the demands of a busy school environment, with the ability to think on your feet and be creative. This role will be based in classes across the school, including EYFS/KS1 and KS2, where you will be providing support to named SEND children with additional needs, which may include intimate care. Your duties will include providing support within both the classroom and outdoor environments.The post is fixed term due to assisting with the provision of SEND within the school and is linked to the pupils continued attendance and funding.You will be a team player and will work within the Moorsway Federation Support Staff team, providing support to the Class Teacher in:Moving children’s learning forward through high quality interactions;Providing help with learning tasks;Feeding back to the teacher on progress made;Encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and self-care;Promoting development of self-esteem;Supporting children to lead a healthy, active life;Implementing literacy/numeracy programmes and intervention groups;Delivering Phonics.As a member of the Mealtime Assistant team, your duties will include ensuring pupil safety, as well as promoting the good behaviour of children in all areas of the school, including classrooms, the playground and the dining room. You will ensure that during a wet lunchtime break, children are supervised in the school building and a calm, purposeful atmosphere is maintained, with children engaged in appropriate activities. You are required to possess the following attributes:A good standard of English and MathsExcellent communication skillsBe good at both taking direction and using your own initiativePatience, positivity and be committed to inclusionCommitment to ensure the very best for our pupilsThe ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils.We are proud of our wonderful children and our beautiful spacious site that we use for sports and outdoor learning. We offer a friendly and welcoming team of staff and a supportive leadership team, with well organised systems for behaviour and curriculum.We welcome visits from prospective individuals. If you are interested in finding out more or to arrange a visit, please contact the School office on 01752 837375 or by email to cornwood@moorsway.devon.sch.uk We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires a DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.Please download the application pack from the attached below. Your completed application should be sent to jcooper@moorsway.devon.sch.uk Previous applicants need not apply.Please apply by midday on the closing date.
English Teacher - Pilton Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS - UPS - £31,650 - £49,084 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.This is a full time, permanent position working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per yearWe are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join our wonderful team to undertake the role of English Teacher at Pilton Community College – a truly inclusive school.You will:• Teach English across the age and ability range in accordance with the requirements of a professionally qualified teacher• Adapt and deliver lessons to students according to their educational needs and with reference to prior attainment and SEND as required• Set high expectations for all students• Embrace the continued professional development programme within the school, striving to be a lifelong learner, maximising opportunities to make impact within the role.Pilton Community College is a school with an ambitious common curriculum. We have a centralised behaviour system and are focused on reducing teacher workload.We believe in the power of responsive coaching and supporting staff to be the best that they can be. Our mission is to empower our students with a passion for reading and the written word.The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher and will have the advantage of:• Working alongside our highly committed, professional and dedicated team excellent support packages for NQTs and new staff• Outstanding opportunities for CPDYou must have high expectations of yourself, your colleagues and your students and be committed to creating a stimulating learning environment which challenges everyone to achieve the highest standards. You must be highly organised, with the ability to establish effective learning opportunities and deliver outstanding lessons; encouraging our students to be the best they can. If you have the ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support students to ensure they make good progress - we would like to hear from you.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://piltoncollege.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3711526 Please apply by 12 noon on Friday 24th January 2025.
Clerk to Governors - Ventrus Multi Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- NJC Grade C: £24,790 - £25,584 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.Working Pattern: These are part time, permanent positions working 50 hours per annum (approximately 1-2 hours per week) per school, 39 weeks per year. There are up to 250 hours available to undertake governance/clerking (depending on the number of schools that applicants are available to cover)We wish to appoint several highly motivated Clerks to provide effective clerking and administrative support to the Local Governing Bodies of several schools within the Trust. Key responsibilities include:Preparing agendas in consultation with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher, taking and writing up the minutes and distributing documentation and other information to Governors.Effectively managing information and administering meetings.Providing advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.Ensuring the governing body is correctly constituted.Managing information effectively in accordance with legal requirement.At Ventrus Multi Academy Trust, we believe a Clerk to the Local Governing Body plays a critical role. You need to be a highly organised person with attention to detail. You will have general administration experience such as minute taking and meeting organisation and be able to demonstrate a diplomatic approach to communication. Specific training on governance within a MAT will be provided through support from the Senior Executive Assistant.Local Governing Body meetings take place on site in the relevant school or virtually via Microsoft Teams, mostly in the evenings. This is a hybrid working role which can be carried out from home, so it is essential therefore that the Clerk has access to a computer/laptop and internet. Attendance is required at four local governing body meetings per year per school/LGB, plus additional online Clerks meetings, as required.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://ventrus.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3717260 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 23rd January 2025.
Maths Teacher - Totnes Independent School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Competitive
Fall in love with teaching again! We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Maths Teacher to fill a vacancy for the summer term, from April 2025 to cover paternity leave. Applicants will ideally have experience teaching both KS3 and KS4, teaching students of all abilities up to GCSE. We welcome applications for ECT applicants. Job details Skills and Knowledge• Experience of working with highly aspirational and able students and leading them confidently through GCSE Maths. • QTS• A degree in Maths or related subject is desirable. • Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children.• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.• Ability to prioritise and organise your work.• Ability to work effectively to a high standard and meet deadlines.• Knowledge of Health and Safety & Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures.• Ability to act as a secondary form tutor and offer enrichment and extracurricular activitiesProspective candidates are very welcome to visit the school or make contact for an informal chat. Please contact Jennifer Carter, HR Manager for initial enquiries - Jen@top-school.co.uk Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.Advantages of working with us:• Small classes - usually no more than 12 students• Outstanding inspection in May 2024 with a significant strength awarded for student wellbeing • In the top 5% nationally for progress• Staff wellbeing programme• Excellent behaviour throughout the school • Many opportunities for professional development• Around 70% contact time• Flexibility and autonomy• Competitive salary and pensionAbout us:Totnes Independent School is a non-punitive, independent school for children aged between 11 and 16. By having small class sizes, a non-punitive culture, an ethos of LARS (Love, Acceptance, Respect and Safety), no homework, a strong personal development programme, and a focus on nurturing relationships, we are able to give our students the confidence and support to enjoy their learning and realise their full potential. More information about us can be found on our website: https://totnesindependentschool.co.uk/Our outstanding recent Independent Schools Inspectorate report can be found HERE. Totnes Independent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. Transgender applicants may wish to use the DBS service's sensitive applications route.Totnes Independent School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.Interviews to be arranged following application.For further information and to apply please visit Vacancies - Totnes Independent School
Head of English - Totnes Independent School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Competitive
Teach at a school where staff are friendly and students are happy!We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic English Teacher who is passionate about English and literacy to join our team in September 2025 and lead the English department. We are looking for a skillful and professional English Teacher to join our school, add value through positive interactions, work collaboratively with students, staff and families, and bring a positive, solutions-focused approach to facilitate excellent progress. Teaching students of all abilities up to GCSE.Job details Skills and Knowledge• Experience of working with highly aspirational and able students and leading them confidently through GCSE English.• QTS• A degree in English is desirable. • Experience in leadership in a school environment.• Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children.• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.• Ability to prioritise and organise your work.• Ability to work effectively to a high standard and meet deadlines.• Knowledge of Health and Safety & Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures.• Ability to act as a secondary form tutor and offer enrichment and extracurricular activitiesProspective candidates are very welcome to visit the school or make contact for an informal chat. Please contact Jennifer Carter, HR Manager for initial enquiries - Jen@top-school.co.uk Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.Advantages of working with us:• Small classes - usually no more than 12 students• Outstanding inspection in May 2024 with a significant strength awarded for student wellbeing • Within the top 5% nationally for progress• Staff wellbeing programme• Excellent behaviour throughout the school • Many opportunities for professional development• Around 70% contact time• Flexibility and autonomy• Competitive salary and pensionAbout us:Totnes Independent School is a non-punitive, independent school for children aged between 11 and 16. By having small class sizes, a non-punitive culture, an ethos of LARS (Love, Acceptance, Respect and Safety), no homework, a strong personal development programme, and a focus on nurturing relationships, we are able to give our students the confidence and support to enjoy their learning and realise their full potential. More information about us can be found on our website: https://totnesindependentschool.co.uk/Our outstanding recent Independent Schools Inspectorate report can be found HERE. Totnes Independent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. Transgender applicants may wish to use the DBS service's sensitive applications route.Totnes Independent School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.Interviews to be arranged following application.For further information and to apply please visit Vacancies - Totnes Independent School
Chief Officer - Teignbridge CVS
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £38,000 - £40,000 FTE
Place of workTeignbridge CVS currently support hybrid working from offices in Newton Abbot, Devon and homeTeignbridge CVS is recruiting to replace our current Chief Officer who is leaving us later this year. We are seeking an experienced, bold and inspiring leader to take the organisation into the future. This is an exciting opportunity to continue and further the work of the CVS to support and empower the many voluntary sector organisations and community projects across Teignbridge and wider South Devon that provide valued services and bring positive change within and across those communities.In this role you will operate at both strategic and operational level, responsible for leading and providing strategic direction to our staff team who are committed to ensuring our voluntary and community sector has the resources and voice it needs, and to our project staff who act as brokers between public services and community projects from within a range of multi-agency settings.Please see the Recruitment Pack attached below.For further information and to apply, please click here: https://www.teigncvs.org.uk/news/vacanciesClosing Date for Applications: 2pm, Tuesday 28th January 2025.
Trust HR Co-ordinator - Special Partnership Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- Support Staff Group 5: £30,964 FTE (dependant on skills and experience)
Location: Trust Office in Truro with travel to our schools across Cornwall, Devon and Torbay as required. Occasional home working options available.Contract type: Permanent (NB: A one year secondment option would be considered for internal candidates). Start Date: To be confirmed - as early as possible in January 2025.Exciting Opportunity for an HR Co-ordinator at the Special Partnership TrustAre you passionate about making a difference in the education sector? Do you have an interest in HR and/or recruitment, and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive team? If so, we would love to hear from you!The Special Partnership Trust is seeking an HR Co-ordinator to join our central team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in providing high-quality HR support to our network of Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Cornwall, Devon, and Torbay. You will work closely with our schools to ensure that our HR processes run smoothly and efficiently, helping to create an environment where both staff and students can thrive.What you'll be doing:In this varied and exciting role, you’ll support the recruitment and onboarding process across the Trust and provide administrative assistance for absence management. You will also monitor and respond to HR queries, develop and maintain our suite of HR policies, working alongside our HR Service Provider to ensure best practice.We are looking for a committed, flexible, and ambitious individual who wants to make a positive impact across the region. The successful candidate will:have relevant HR and/or recruitment experience, and a keen interest in developing a career in HRhave strong communication and organisation skillsbe comfortable working in an office environment and managing a variety of tasksbe approachable, professional, and adaptable to the needs of our schools and Trustunderstand the importance of working with confidential informationhave a passion for education and be eager to contribute to the success of our growing Trust.Why join us?You’ll become part of a friendly, supportive team led by Emma Gilbert, our Director of Resources. The role is based at our Truro office on the beautiful grounds of Pencalenick School, and will require travel to our Trust Schools across Cornwall, Devon and Torbay for meetings and interview support where required. This is an exciting time to join the Trust as we continue to expand and as a result, you will be involved in a variety of HR tasks, giving you excellent opportunities for professional growth.Benefits:As well as a competitive salary, the Trust also provides staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. The total reward offer includes: Enrollment into the relevant Local Government Pension Scheme, with gererous Employer contributionsPaid holiday entitlement of 29 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)Extra Special Rewards Portal, offering discounts, special offers and cash back opportunities with 100’s of retailersA confidential Employee Assistance Programme designed to help staff deal with personal and professional problems that could affect their home or work life and general wellbeingAn Optimise Health Plan which allows staff to make healthcare treatments more affordable and includes access to counselling services, health checks and wellbeing toolsCycle to Work Scheme via salary sacrificeLong Service Awards after 10, 20 and 30 yearsFlexible working opportunities and Emergency Leave/Time off for DependantsA commitment to developing our staff andprovdiing access to quality assured Learning/CPD to enable individuals to reach their full potentialApprenticeship Opportunities and training. The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.How to apply:If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a growing and impactful Trust, we encourage you to apply. We would welcome applications from experienced HR administrators or from graduates who are looking to develop a career in HR. The role is available to start immediately, however a suitable start date, ideally as early as possible in January, will need to be confirmed.For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.For more information about our Trust and the role, please visit our website: www.specialpartnership.org. If you have any questions, please contact: Tracey Allen, tallen@specialpartnership.org Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th January 2025.
Teaching Assistant - Sticklepath Community Primary Academy (Tarka Learning Partnership)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- C SCP 5-7: £24,790 per annum pro-rated
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy is a partner school of the Tarka Learning Partnership based in North Devon. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated team, initially working in Year 3.We are looking for an individual who:• can build strong, appropriate relationships with children, parents and staff• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work well as part of a team• is strongly committed to improving outcomes for all children but especially the most vulnerable in our community• is committed to our Growth Mindset ethos and their own personal journey as a learner• has secure literacy and numeracy skills, ideally at GCSE Grade C or above which includes English and Maths• has NVQ Level 3 or relevant experienceExperience of Thrive, Autism and/or Wave 3 Reading would be beneficial but relevant training will be provided.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS with Children’s barred list clearance. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.If you are interested in this vacancy, please download and complete the application form available below and return by email to ellen.mitchell@sticklepath.tarkatrust.org.uk
Admissions and Marketing Officer - St John's School
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £23,000 - £30,000 per year (salary will be dependant on skills and experience)
We are seeking an Admissions and Marketing Officer to join our team.Responsible to: Head of SchoolWork authorisation: United Kingdom (required)The following duties shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties which you may be required to perform:Schedule 1 Key Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesYou may be required to undertake such other reasonable duties from time to time as the School may reasonably require.• Maintaining and developing active and cordial links with other schools. This will include the planning of attendance at trade fairs, educational fairs and next step events at feeder schools, very occasionally there may be the need for International travel to our sister schools;• Identify (school and non-school based) feeder relationships within the local community and establish close working partnerships to generate new enquiries;• Identify new lines of enquiries to achieve the budgetary pupil number and implement necessary actions;• Develop relationships with local nurseries, schools and businesses within the catchment area and beyond to raise the profile of the school and support pupil recruitment;• Identify and establish UK boarding pupil opportunities;• Contributing to the School’s marketing thinking, strategy and initiatives;• Liaising with our sister International schools regarding boarders, ensuring travel arrangements and visa requirements are met;• Collate monthly admission reports / registers;• First point of contact for prospective parents – organise school tours, Taster Days, liaising with Head of School;• Ensuring a smooth and positive transition through our Admissions process for new starters, including handling VISA requirements for our International Students where necessary.Schedule 1 Professional Standards.The following standards shall be expected in the performance of all your duties:1. Portraying a positive attitude at all times and working to the highest possible standard of presentation and delivery.2. Including the development of self-esteem, positive motivation and constructive learning, whilst promoting multidisciplinary, international, educational learning.3. Encouraging open collaboration with all parties during meetings with parents and students.4. Maintaining calmness and composure. Having similar high expectations from students.5. Avoiding any communication with the media without the specific permission of the Head, or their designated deputy.6. Avoiding writing to parents without the specific permission of the Head, or their designated deputy.SkillsEssential• The ability to exercise discretion to maintain confidentiality in the handling of sensitive / confidential information.• Professional content creation in ‘reel format’• Ability to multi-task and to meet set deadlines, with outstanding organisational and project management skills• A co-operative, personable team player, able to work independently and take ownership of own workload• Experience in digital marketing and social media• Ability to put marketing / admissions strategy in place to achieve the goals according to the global guidelines.• High level of ability to think strategically and ensure successful implementation of the strategies• A strong goal and results orientation; ability to understand and report goals / metrics• A high level of integrity and professionalism• Experience of working in a sales, admissions or customer management role in a similar environment• An enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service and evidence of continuously driving service improvements• Experience of effectively handling customer complaints and challenging people• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels• Proactive approach to work with ability to identify areas for improvement and propose solutionsBenefits:• Canteen• Company pension• Discounted or free food• Employee discount• Free parking• On-site parkingThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Please contact our HR Officer Emma Thorpe by emailing emma.thorpe@iesmail.com for an application form or download one from our website Careers at St John’s - St John's School. CVs alone can not be accepted, a completed application form is compulsory to be considered for an interview.
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Teaching Assistant - St Mary's C of E Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- NJC Grade C - £24,790 - £25,584 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our staff team.We require an individual who is enthusiastic, conscientious, self-motivated and would like to provide a key role in enabling access to learning for our pupils.The role will be initially based in Key Stage 2 and may include supporting children on a 1:1 basis.The successful applicants must show:• Enthusiasm to work as part of a team• Ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, parents and carers• Positive attitude and pride in your work• Great organisational skills• Flexible approach to work• Ability to use initiative• Commitment to providing a high quality service• Awareness of the importance for confidentialityAt St. Mary’s C of E Primary School our curriculum is designed to inspire enthusiasm for learning, to ensure achievement and to support pupil well-being and development.Personal development sits at the heart of all that we do with an emphasis on the curriculum and wider opportunities supporting pupils to be confident, resilient, independent and to develop strength of character.Our curriculum enables us to build strong relationships, celebrate diversity, encourage respect and build a sense of community. It provides and acknowledges success for all children, in all aspects of their development and it recognises, encourages and celebrates all types of talent.All pupils, including the disadvantaged and most vulnerable, are given opportunities to engage with a full curriculum that provides essential knowledge to become educated citizens and succeed in life.This is a permanent position working 24.5 hours per week (5 mornings and 3 afternoons), 39 weeks per year, to start as soon as possible after interview.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://stmarysce.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3711091 Please apply by 12 noon on Monday 13th January 2025.
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Level 2 Teaching Assistant for KS2 (Year 3-4) - Eden Park Primary School (Connect Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- Currently £12.85 - £13.26 per hour
Role: KS2 Teaching Assistants x2 (fixed term), working with children in KS2 (Year 3/4) with moderate learning difficulties but not behavioural needs.Hours: 1x 30 hours per week & 1x 12 hours and 30 mins per week / 39 weeks per annumContract: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2025 for Year 3-4 class in KS2Start Date: As soon as possible Eden Park Primary & Nursery School, a popular and successful large primary, requires two part-time teaching assistants for fixed term contracts up to 31st August 2025.You will be a Teaching Assistant who:Has excellent subject knowledge. Has high expectations of themselves and those around them.Has ambition, energy and a passion for teaching.Places great importance in developing strong relationships with children, staff and the wider community. We are invested in the personal development of children.Has the ability and drive to provide high quality learning experiences that will inspire and motivate children of all abilities.We can offer you a school that is:A happy place for staff and children, popular with parents.Busy, with a great ethosInnovative and forward thinkingCommitted to providing children with rich and varied learning experiences as part of an exciting and meaningful curriculum.We are a large nursery and primary school located in the picturesque fishing port of Brixham within the beautiful coastal area of Torbay in South Devon. Our school serves a diverse catchment area and works hard to ensure that all our children thrive and grow to their full potential. Eden Park Primary & Nursery School is part of Connect Academy Trust, a multi-academy Trust of eight schools within Torbay and Plymouth. The Trust now educates over 3500 children with 550 staff, in both Plymouth and Torbay. Connect was formed in 2016 and aims to provide a firm foundation for developing teachers and leaders to secure the best learning opportunities for all children. It operates a dynamic, values-based system where each school is a giver and receiver of support. Connect is an inclusive Trust and 3 of our schools have specialist support centres, for deaf children, those with an ASC diagnosis and for those with a developmental language disorder. We can offer you: A highly supportive school invested in your growth and professional development. A Trust culture that promotes diversity, equality and social justice. A supportive approach for all staff and an innovative approach to appraisal. Comprehensive induction and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.An opportunity to be part of a forward focussed and growing Trust, author of the UK’s first ocean conservation curriculum with 8 European Blue Schools and national winner of the Community Impact of the year Trust award 2023! We welcome visits to the school to meet the children and staff. Please contact the school office on 01803 854011 or email admin@eppsa.org.uk to arrange a visit.Connect is fully committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An on-line check of publicly available information will be completed to assess the successful candidate’s suitability to work with children.Please download an application form and further information from our Connect Academy Trust' website: https://www.connectacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies Completed application forms to be emailed to: jorchard@eppsa.org.uk by 9:00am on Friday 17th January 2025.
Kitchen Lead - Lifton Community Academy/West Devon Hub (Learning Academy Partnership)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- NJC Grade F (Torbay): £14.36 - £15.84 per hour
Required to start as soon as possible.The Learning Academy Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Lead to join our School Trust, based at Lifton Community Academy. We are looking for someone who is passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to enjoy a healthy school meal.As a Catering Team, our aim is to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of all children; our nutritious school meals ensure children have the energy and concentration to enable them to get the most out of their learning and activities. Our children are at the core of everything we do; by working together we foster an interest in the food they are eating and encourage good meal choices.Our School Trust is underpinned by our four core beliefs; we are stronger together, a sense of belonging; removing barriers and realising the possible. This means that by working collectively, we can achieve our absolute best to ensure that children, especially the most vulnerable, can flourish. We are looking for someone who:• Has a genuine interest in food and nutrition and their importance within the school setting• Will assist in the preparation and cooking of nutritionally balanced meals • Has high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, observing Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations• Can lead, support and manage a team of Catering Assistants to be the very best they can be• Will work closely with the Trust Catering Lead, Headteachers and suppliers to continuously develop the catering service• Will support and promote healthy food and drink choices within our schools We can offer you:• The opportunity to make a profound difference to children’s lives• An impactful People Strategy that enables us to nurture, develop and support our colleagues so that they can provide the very best for our children• A culture that takes work-life balance extremely seriously for all its colleagues• The chance to work as part of a collective in a values-led school Trust, a single organisation.• High quality professional development and regular training to develop your knowledge and skills• A strong, proactive wellbeing network across the school Trust• The potential for future career development• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme• Trust benefit schemes including Cycle and Tech schemes • Generous Local Government Pension SchemeAll our schools are each at the centre of their local communities and celebrate their individuality and distinctiveness. A core feature in how we work as a School Trust is our collective approach in delivering an exceptional education for all children. We do this through working very closely together in mutual support and challenge to empower excellence for our children, families, and the communities that we serve.In short, our ethos is one of working together to Empower, Excel, Together.The Learning Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974We want to support you in deciding if we are a School Trust that you would like to join. We recommend that you arrange a visit or virtual call so that you can better understand if we are an organisation which excites you and can support you to flourish. Please email ncarter@lapsw.org or call 01626 248800 to arrange an appointment.For further details and to apply, please refer to the Vacancies section of the Trust website:Home - LAPSWPlease apply by 9am Monday 13th January 2025 however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.
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