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Primary School Class Teacher - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
Location: Barnstaple based Required to commence April 2023This is an exciting time to join us at Cornerstone Academy Trust, with schools based on the edge of Exeter in East Devon and in the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. The Academy Trust has a national and international reputation for its outstanding and innovative education and its schools are highly sort after. We are responsible for a number of Department for Education ‘centres of excellence’, working with other teachers and schools across the country to provide professional development and support with school improvement strategies.It is our responsibility to prepare pupils for the ever-changing, digital work of the 21st Century. We are looking for a teacher who is willing to embrace the ethos of teaching a knowledge rich, purposeful, and project-based curriculum, through the meaningful use of technology. To be successful, you must demonstrate that you are willing to teach innovatively and reflectively, as well being prepared to collaborate with teams of colleagues. You must also be open to delivering high quality lessons and projects in a way that blends physical and digital learning environments, through video calling and online resources. The successful candidate will be keen to support and build on the international reputation that the school has for digitally integrated teaching.The post is available from the summer term. It is initially fixed term until the end of Summer Term 2024. You will have access to the Teacher’s 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 and will work in modern, digitally enabled classrooms where children have access to 1:1 to a Microsoft Surface device. To enable teachers to become the best they can be, we support them with a weekly an investment in their professional development through training and there is a good performance management process, where accelerated progress is payable to those who achieve highly. For NQT’s we provide a weekly programme with specialist support from an NQT programme leader, a mentor and with inputs delivered by experienced teachers.We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment processPlease see the full Job Description for more detail.A job description and an application form can be obtained at http://www.tcat.education/vacanciesPlease email completed documents to vacancy@tcat.education
Finance Administrator - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £19,000 and £23,000 per annum
This is an exciting time to join us at Cornerstone Academy Trust with its schools based on the edge of Exeter in East Devon and in the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. We are wishing to recruit a Finance Administrator to join the finance team who support the four schools within the Academy Trust.The postholder will work alongside and support the Finance Manager with many aspects of the Trust’s financial management. They will have responsibility for sales invoices and credit control, as well as processing purchase invoices, staff expenses and credit card reconciliation. The postholder will also support the team with the management of the team inbox and offer support at times of internal or year-end audits. The postholder will make regular entries into Iris PS Financials, our nominated accounting system.We are looking for someone who is ideally AAT qualified or part qualified or someone who can demonstrate a clear desire to study for this qualification. We would be keen to support the right person on a course of study. We would need the successful candidate to be extremely personable, with excellent communication skills. Many of our systems and processes rely heavily on the use of Excel and Teams. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency and accuracy in spreadsheets as well as other Microsoft products. Training on all systems, including PS Financials, will be provided.The post is a permanent position. The salary banding is between £19,000 and £23,000. The pay will depend on experience and allows for progression in line with the Trust’s performance and appraisal scheme. The working day begins at 8:30am and finishes at 5:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. This position is an all-year-round role with 4 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays. Please do get in touch if you are looking for job share or work part time hours as we may be able to consider alternative work patterns.You will have access to the Local Government 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. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment processPlease see the full Job Description for more detail.Please email completed documents to vacancy@tcat.education
Educational Psychologist - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Term Time
- £44,000 - £50,000 pro rata, per annum
We are wishing to recruit additional teaching assistants to work in a modern and well-resourced Early Years setting in one of the Exeter Based schools. There are several positions available to work as part of the KS1 or KS2 teams within the Trust.This is an exciting time to join us at Cornerstone Academy Trust, with schools based on the edge of Exeter in East Devon and in the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. The Academy Trust has a national and international reputation for its outstanding and innovative education and its schools are highly sort after. We are responsible for a number of Department for Education ‘centres of excellence’, working with other teachers and schools across the country to provide professional development and support with school improvement strategies.We are wishing to recruit an Educational Psychologist who will be based across our Multi-Academy Trust as part of the SEND team. Working alongside the Head of Children’s Services and the broader SEND team, the Educational Psychologist will work with children 1:1 and observe in class in order to identify needs and provide recommendations for support. You will consult with staff and parents regarding children’s needs and provide written reports for professionals and parents. Attend EHCP Annual Review meetings and/or TAF meetings, where appropriate and work collaboratively with the SEND team and provide guidance and strategic advice to the Leadership and Teaching Team. The role is flexible and varied but plays a vital role in supporting the children during their time at primary school. You will need to be professionally qualified and registered with the HCPC.The role is a permanent, term-time only position. We are seeking someone for a minimum of 3 days a week, however there is scope for the role to be up to 5 days a week in term time. The salary will be between £44,000 - £50,000 pro rata, subject to experience. This allows for progression within the role in line with our appraisal and professional development processes. The actual salary will be lower to reflect the hours per week and the weeks per year.You will have access to the Local Government 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.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts.We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment processPlease see the full Job Description for more detail.
Librarian - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £18,000 per annum, depending on age and experience
Required in March 2023, the post is permanent. It is 40 hours per week, for 40 weeks a year (term time plus 5 non-pupil days, plus one week in the summer holiday). Normal hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. If you are interested in working additional hours, all year round, there are opportunities to work within our holiday club where you will support in delivering an exciting array of activities to the children who attend.The full-time salary is pro-rated to reflect term time only working and so the actual salary will commence in the region of £18,000 per annum, depending on age and experience. Should you be interested in supporting our holiday club the salary would be higher depending on the number of hours you can do.This is an exciting time to join us at Cornerstone Academy Trust, with schools based on the edge of Exeter in East Devon and in the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. We are wishing to recruit a dedicated and professional librarian who will work alongside our other librarians to support children of all ages across the schools.Based at one of our Exeter schools, we are looking for someone who loves books and reading, has a sound and demonstrable knowledge of children’s literature, and has a desire to assist children progress in their reading skills throughout their time at primary school. The post holder will use an online library resource management system alongside Microsoft Teams and Microsoft365 and so must be proficient in the use of IT. Each of our schools has a dedicated, modern and well stocked library which is at the heart of the school and at the heart of the Trust’s strategy. We open the libraries before school, at break and lunch times and also at the end of each school day. The librarians ensure that we maintain a service across the libraries working with children and their families to build a strong reading ethos and culture within each school. We want every child to be an avid and successful reader.You will not only be responsible for maintaining the library and the book stock but also supporting children in choosing appropriate books, tracking what they are reading, helping with author visits and in mentoring and tutoring individual children to ensure they make maximum progress in their education. Like other teaching assistants you will play a vital role in the Trust to provide an exciting learning environment.As a Trust which is also responsible for an English Hub (a DofE programme aimed at sharing best practice in the teaching of reading and English), our librarians play an important role in supporting our children and role modelling these best practices.You will have access to the Local Government 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.We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment processPlease see the full Job Description for more detail.
KS1 Teaching Assistant - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Starting £19,000 (FTE) pro rata, per annum
We are wishing to recruit a teaching assistant to work in a modern and well-resourced KS1 class setting in one of the Exeter Based schools. Teaching Assistants 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 parents, maintaining pupil records and carrying out a range of administrative tasks to support the teacher. Relevant experience of working with children and qualifications are desirable (e.g. NVQ level 3 or equivalent or higher). It is our responsibility to prepare pupils for the ever-changing, digital work of the 21st Century, therefore, we are looking for teaching assistants who are willing to embrace the ethos of delivering a knowledge rich, purposeful, and project-based curriculum, through the meaningful use of technology. To be successful, you must demonstrate that you are willing to support teachers to teach innovatively and you must be prepared to collaborate within teams with your colleagues. You must also be open to working with children in supporting them in their learning through projects that blend physical and digital learning environments, through video calling and online resources.The schools offer this exciting curriculum through a wide range of activities, both within the classroom but also through the wider environment. You will be expected to support all children, working together as a professional team, to ensure that every child makes excellent progress. You will support in the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum offer, including; the teaching of reading, 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.Cornerstone Academy Trust has schools based on the edge of Exeter in East Devon and in the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. Our employees have access to the Local Government 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.During term time we provide wrap-around care for children across the schools (Reception up to Year 6) from 7.30am until 6.00pm Monday to Friday and we offer a holiday club for school aged children in each school holiday period, bar the Christmas holidays.This position will help support the wraparound care we offer at breakfast time and after school, so the day will start at 7:30am and finish at 5pm. However, we would still like to hear from you should you only be able to offer hours during the regular school day. Please state your preference and availability as part of your application.Salaries will commence at £19,000 full time equivalent, based on a 37 hour week, but will be more for working longer days. Term time only posts will be subject to a pro rating of the salary to reflect the weeks worked per annum.There will be an entitlement to a 30-minute lunch break.You will have access to the Local Government 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.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 processPlease see the full Job Description for more detail.
EYFS Teaching Assistant based in a Reception Class - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Starting £19,000 (FTE) pro rata, per annum
Maternity cover.Salary will commence at £19,000 full time equivalent, based on a 37 hour week. Term time only posts are subject to a pro rating of the salary to reflect the weeks worked per annum. The position includes a 30-minute lunch break each day. Your day will start at 08:30 and will finish at 15:30. We are wishing to recruit an Early Years Teaching Assistant to work in a modern and well-resourced Early Years setting in Yeo Valley Primary School.As an Early Years TA you will be supporting in the delivering of an exciting curriculum that offers a high quality education through an exciting, well planned continuous provision. You will assist each day in the preparation of the learning environment inside and outside. 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 our settings. Early Years staff are often responsible for overseeing the progress of a group of children and may be required to 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 carry out a range of administrative tasks to support the teaching staff. Staff use 'Evidence Me' as a tool to track progress and inform the next steps for children.Cornerstone Academy Trust has schools based on the edge of Exeter in East Devon and in the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. Our employees have access to the Local Government 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.Relevant experience of working with children and qualifications are desirable (e.g., NVQ level 3 or equivalent or higher). 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. 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 processPlease see the full Job Description for more detail.
Nursery Teaching Assistant - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Starting £19,000 per annum (FTE)
We are wishing to recruit additional Early Years Teaching Assistants to be based in one of our highly sought after and modern school nurseries.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 four 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 carry out a range of administrative tasks to support the teaching staff.Relevant experience of working with children and qualifications are required (e.g. NVQ level 3 or equivalent or higher). 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. Cornerstone Academy Trust has schools based on the edge of Exeter in East Devon and in the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. We provide wrap around sessions, before and after school, as well as being open all year round for those parents needing child care 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 provide 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.We have a mixture of term time and all year round vacancies available. Most positions will help support the wraparound care we offer at breakfast time and after school, so the day could start as early as 8am and finish around 5pm. However, we would still like to hear from you should you only be able to offer hours during the traditional school day. Please state your preference and availability as part of your application. Salaries will commence at £19,000 full time equivalent, based on a 37 hour week, but will be more for working longer days. Term time only posts will be subject to a pro rating of the salary to reflect the weeks worked per annum.All positions include a 30-minute lunch break each day.Our employees have access to the Local Government 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.Visits to the schools are welcome by prior arrangementWe look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment processPlease see the full Job Description for more detail.
Mealtime Assistants - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £9.79 plus an element of holiday pay
We have vacancies at Westclyst or Monkerton Primary Schools.This is an exciting time to join us at Cornerstone Academy Trust, with schools based on the edge of Exeter in East Devon and in the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. The Academy Trust has a national and international reputation for its outstanding and innovative education and its schools are highly sort after. We are responsible for a number of Department for Education ‘centres of excellence’, working with other teachers and schools across the country to provide professional development and support with school improvement strategies.We are wishing to recruit Mealtime Assistants who are hardworking and dedicated members of staff to aid in the smooth running of lunchtimes. You will be responsible for setting up the dining hall, helping the children with the lunch service and clearing up the dining hall after lunch.You will have access to the Local Government pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals. 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.We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment processPlease see the full Job Description for more detail.Please email completed documents to vacancy@tcat.education
Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Director for Primary School Improvement - Tarka Learning Partnership
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- L24 - L28 £78,010 - £86,040 per annum
Required for September 2023, a permanent full-time Deputy CEO for this local North Devon Multi Academy Trust of eight schools (seven primary and one secondary school), and partnership responsibility for a primary-based SCITT partnership. Due to the successful growth of this Trust and further planned growth, the Tarka Learning Partnership is seeking to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive Officer with specific responsibility for the development of the school improvement strategy for primary schools. The previous postholder, Andy Ogden, has moved to another post as part-time Director for CPD within the Trust to develop this provision across schools and locally. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding leader with the ability to listen to others, think strategically and empower people to support the development of schools and other partner organisations, respecting their individual identities. Relationships and well-being are critical to this partnership, and the successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, acting always with integrity and ensuring that staff and children/students remain at the heart of their role. You will work with the Board of Trustees, the CEO and Trust Central Team to develop the Tarka Learning Partnership and improve outcomes for all. A team of three are dedicated to school improvement across the Trust. If you would like an informal discussion by telephone, or to visit the Trust to talk about the post, please contact Jo Down, HR Leader of the Tarka Learning Partnership via email – jo.down@tarkatrust.org.uk The Tarka Learning Partnership has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all. All application materials are available at: Deputy CEO - Tarka TrustApplications must be submitted by noon on the closing date to jo.down@tarkatrust.org.uk
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Teacher - South Brent Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- MPS - UPS: £28,000 - £43,685 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
South Brent Primary School is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools who actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, we offer excellent career and development opportunities.South Brent Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic temporary class teacher to join our Year 1/2 team. This is a teaching commitment to be undertaken across two full days. This position is required as soon as possible for the remainder of the Spring Term, and continuing through the Summer term (31/08/2023). Applicants will require strong organisational and communication skills and have a passion for teaching.The successful candidate will:• Be a great teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning.• Have a thorough understanding of the National Curriculum and assessment.• Have a positive, proactive and creative approach to teaching with the ability to provide exciting learning opportunities for children.• Have a high expectation of children's learning and behaviour and a clear knowledge of progress and standards.• Have an active, innovative and determined approach to enable all children to achieve their very best.• Have the ability to liaise effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and a variety of multi-agency partners. South Brent Primary School is a rural primary school in Devon and is part of the Ventrus Multi Academy Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a forward-thinking team and in partnership with wider teaching colleagues across the Trust.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.Your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link; https://ventrus.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2994851The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 23rd February 2023.
Teaching Assistant - Wilcombe Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- NJC Grade C: £21,189 - £21,968 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.Wilcombe Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant to work as part of our committed and dedicated team of support staff. Wilcombe is a vibrant, busy school, with a warm and welcoming staff who strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for their pupils. Recently judged “Good” by Ofsted, staff have high ambitions for the families they serve.We are actively seeking to recruit a member of staff with the vision and resilience to support pupils with a variety of need in overcoming their barriers to learning. If you are reliable, enthusiastic, a good communicator and can demonstrate that you have the relevant skills, training or experience to make a positive difference... then we would welcome an application from you. The successful applicant will work with individuals and small groups of children of all abilities, under the direction of the SENDCo, teacher or HLTA. Hours of work are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm.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.Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link; https://ventrus.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2993993Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 17th February 2023. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 20th February.
Marketing & Communications Manager - Mount Kelly
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Marketing & Communications Manager to join Mount Kelly. The post-holder is responsible for the School’s marketing campaigns and internal and external communications, ensuring quality and consistency within the School’s brand and its message. The role reports to the Head Master and will play a pivotal role in devising and delivering a marketing and communications strategy. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of marketing techniques and experience of designing and producing marketing materials. Further details can be found in the job description.Mount Kelly 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. Charity Registration Number 306716Further details including the job description and application form can be found at www.mountkelly.com/jobsCandidates should submit an application form which may be supported by a covering letter and/or CV outlining their suitability for the post to the Head Master HR@mountkelly.comDeadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 13 February 2023.
Teaching Assistant - Willowbrook School
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £10.60 per hour
We are seeking to appoint one passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join our existing team. This post will start with us as soon as possible. You will have a passion for working with young children, an understanding of their development and a desire to develop their own practice.You will be be working in KS1.You will need a good standard of written and spoken English for recording observations and the ability to be flexible to respond to the demands of a busy school environment.Willowbrook School is a two-form entry primary school based on the outskirts of Exeter. We can offer you:• Wonderful children who adore their school and who behave well;• Friendly and welcoming staff;• A bespoke Teaching Assistant training programme;• A beautiful, spacious site that we use for sports and outdoor learning;• Well-organised systems for behaviour and curriculum;• A supportive senior leadership team.We recommend visiting the school website at www.willowbrook.devon.sch.uk and looking at our Twitter feed @Willowbrook_Exe Applications are welcome from Teaching Assistants of all levels of experience and would be an ideal opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching.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.Application forms will be available on the school website or you can email the school on hr@willowbrook.devon.sch.ukPlease apply by 9am on the closing date.
East Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Area Development Officer - Devon Wildlife Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £28,258pa (rising to £29,671 per annum wef 1 April) plus 7% pension
Would you like to play a pivotal role in securing the future of one of the UK’s most wildlife rich landscapes?The East Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Area partnership has been successful in securing Defra funding through the most ambitious level of future Environmental Land Management Scheme support. This role will lead the delivery of the two-year development phase where farmers, commoners, and landowners will work collaboratively to agree a 20 year implementation plan.This is a unique opportunity to build the resilience of this 3500 hectare landscape by developing new and innovative ways of enhancing swathes of temperate rainforests, woodlands, mires, moors, heaths, and grasslands. This is a working landscape steeped in history; known, loved, and visited by hundreds of thousands of people each year. The benefits will be far reaching – ensuring a secure future for a wealth of threatened species and providing more opportunities to enjoy nature at its best! Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is Devon’s leading wildlife conservation charity, with over 36,000 members, 350 regular volunteers, 100 staff and 63 nature reserves. We are one of the larger locally based organisations that collectively make up The Wildlife Trusts. DWT has pioneered the reintroduction of beavers in England and the restoration of internationally rare habitats like Culm Grassland. In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Agile working arrangements including home working• Flexitime system• Salary progression (subject to satisfactory performance) • Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)• Death in Service cover• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)• Cycle to work scheme• Training and development opportunitiesThis is a full-time, fixed term appointment for two years contractually based at Cricklepit Mill. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.You can download an application pack from http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs Registered Charity Number no 213224
Assistant Ecologists - Devon Wildlife Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £20,152 per annum (rising to £21,160 per annum wef 1 April 2023) plus 7% pension
Devon Wildlife Trust is a successful and dynamic charity with a commercial arm, Devon Wildlife Consultants (DWC). DWC are looking for Assistant Ecologists on a permanent and temporary basis to join our friendly and close-knit commercial consultancy team. We provide a range of commercial services including wildlife surveys and assessment, developer support, training, and advice to businesses and landowners. Profits from the company are donated to Devon Wildlife Trust to help deliver its extensive programme of conservation, learning and engagement activities.The Assistant Ecologists will support the team by carrying out field surveys including evening bat surveys, practical habitat tasks, mapping, basic reports and tender production. Due to the smaller size of the consultancy, the persons employed will need to be able to undertake a range of work relating to all aspects of ecological consultancy.In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ services) • Agile working arrangements including home working• Flexitime system• Salary progression (subject to satisfactory performance) • Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)• Death in Service cover• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)• Cycle to work scheme• Training and development opportunitiesThere are full-time, permanent and temporary posts (for 6 months) contractually located at Aldens Court, Exeter. Antisocial hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends are an essential part of the role.We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.You can download an application pack from http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs Registered Charity Number no 213224
Forest School Leader - Pilton Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £26,357 - £29,439 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Pilton Community College is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools who actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, we offer excellent career and development opportunities.We are seeking to recruit an effective, creative, passionate, and ambitious practitioner to drive forward and expand our onsite interventions at Pilton.The forest school will be developed as part of our strategy to help students make sense on their world or reengage with their education. Your role will be to work with our SENDCO to develop a creative, meaningful and age appropriate programme for pupils to experience learning in the outdoor environment. The right candidate will have the highest expectations; we believe our students are brilliant and can achieve wonderful things with the right teacher.The suitable candidate for this essential position will be:• an excellent, experienced practitioner with a proven record of well planned forest school delivery• an excellent pastoral leader• able to implement forest school intervention for individuals and groups across a range of abilities and learning needs• committed to maintaining and nurturing our ethos where all pupils can achieve and have their needs met• experienced in trauma informed practice• ambitious and keen to develop a new forest schoolVentrus 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.Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link; https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/2987126 Please apply by 12 noon on the closing date.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Kitchen Assistant - Bickleigh-on-Exe Church of England Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- NJC Grade A: £20,258 per annum 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.An opportunity has arisen for a Kitchen Assistant to work within the kitchen at Bickleigh-on-Exe Primary School, Tiverton.We are looking for a talented individual, who is able to collect and serve hot and cold food from our kitchen at Wilcombe School, Tiverton. Approximate daily mileage is 10.0 miles.Duties will include the collection and serving of hot and cold food from another Ventrus school kitchen and the subsequent return of the clean empty food containers, along with maintaining a hygienic serving kitchen. Alongside this you will be promoting the service to attract the maximum number of children and positively encouraging healthy food choices.You should have knowledge and experience as a Kitchen Assistant along with experience of working in a catering environment, with a professional approach.Bickleigh-on-Exe Primary School is part of the Ventrus Multi Academy Trust. Ventrus is a unique organisation of 15 Primary Schools and 1 Secondary School in Devon, providing the very best opportunities for all staff.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.Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link; https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/2986915Please apply by 12 noon on the closing date.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Science Teacher - Pilton Community College
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS - UPS: £28,000 - £43,685 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Pilton Community College is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools who actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, we offer excellent career and development opportunities.We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and dynamic science teacher to teach science across the full ability range at Key Stages 3 and 4. Strong subject knowledge and a passion for the subject are essential. This is a full-time position, starting in April 2023 and is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced science teacher or a newly qualified science teacher, to join our friendly and rapidly improving school in Barnstaple.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 CPD.You 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. 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.Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/2982832The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 3rd February 2023.
Primary Trained Teacher - School for Inspiring Talents (Life Chance)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS/UPS
Required to start September 2023 (or sooner if possible)Life Chance is keen to appoint a passionate, resilient class teacher to work at the School for Inspiring Talents (SfIT). Our school is an independent therapeutic day schools for pupils aged 5-16 years. All of our students have trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. They all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s) and therefore require specialist support. As a result of their needs and experiences they may display challenging behaviours at times. We are therefore looking for a special teacher who can care and nurture our unique cohort of students, whilst engaging and inspiring them with exceptional learning and teaching that breaks down barriers and challenges with high expectations. Our ideal candidate will be, or aspire to be, a middle leader who can help model and create a culture of empathetic nurturing and reflective practice with a determination for outstanding provision, embodying our school motto to ‘Be the best we can be’. We would like them to take on subject leadership or lead an area for development within the school, championing our trauma informed approach, aligning closely to our core vision and values. Our school is split over two sites, one in Newton Abbot and one in Ashburton; and to ensure that we find the right candidate for our team, this appointment could be at either location or for any Key Stage (we are looking for a primary specialist, as whether the candidate teaches KS1, 2 or 3 – a primary approach will be needed). We would love to hear from teachers that are passionate about Science, the Creative Arts or Religious Education. However, this is not a deal-breaker, we want the right people for our team - a team player who is proactive and positive, understanding the SEND needs of our students, holding in mind that all behaviour is communication. We are looking for a teacher who puts our students first in every aspect of school life.Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for an Early Career Teacher, due to the element of middle leadership we ideally wish to seek and the need for experience in working with students who have complex needs. However, we welcome applications from teachers with a background in mainstream or special education, from those returning to the profession or who are earlier on in their career journey and feel they have the capability to do more and be a changemaker!As an organisation we place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and understand that being a teacher, and being a teacher at our school specifically, working with some of the most vulnerable students in our locality, can be tough. We aim to provide reflection for all staff and have an excellent employee wellbeing offer and benefit scheme. This includes private medical insurance, NEST pension, bespoke events and more.Please visit our website https://sfit.org.uk/ and watch our film to see how we make a difference to young people’s lives. Visits to our school to meet our team and students are welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please email Scarlett Guest at s.guest@sfit.org.uk to arrange a tour or with any further queries you may have.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.*Please note that in the case of a high volume of candidates applying only successful candidates that have been shortlisted to interview will be contacted.Please complete the attached application form and submit to Scarlett Guest, HR Assistant at s.guest@sfit.org.uk by 9am on the closing date.
Teacher - Hemyock Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS/UPS £28,000 - £43,685 FTE (pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
This is a full-time, fixed term maternity cover position starting in summer term (ideally 17th April 2023)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.Hemyock Primary School is seeking to recruit a full-time class teacher linked to the maternity cover leave of a colleague.Our popular school is situated in in the Blackdown Hills in a beautiful rural location which is within easy reach of the M5. The school enjoys extensive grounds, providing a forest school area, sports grounds, pond and gardening patches.Hemyock Primary School is a very special place to work and we can promise you a wonderful team of staff and highly supportive families. Our children are eager to learn, and their behaviour is exemplary. Our dedicated team of staff and governors work together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and where teachers and learners can flourish. We have strong links through our multi academy trust which enables us to offer excellent professional development including nationally recognised qualifications. Coaching is at the heart of our work with an appraisal system linked to personalised support and incremental improvement.Hemyock Primary School is seeking to recruit a skilled teacher who is able to demonstrate high levels of effectiveness in the classroom. Applicants will require strong organisational and communication skills and have a passion for teaching.This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful, happy primary school. To arrange a visit, please email the school office hemyock@ventrus.org.uk To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link; https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/2979287 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.Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.Please apply by 12noon on the closing date.
Learning Support Assistant - School for Inspiring Talents (Life Chance)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £19,348 per annum - £26,605 FTE dependent on experience (£16,000 - £22,000 actual salary working term time only, 39 weeks per year)
School for Inspiring Talents (SfIT) is an independent day school, with bases in Newton Abbot and Ashburton supporting the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5-16; those children who do not find it easy to fit into existing educational provision. This can be for many reasons, including a range of behavioural, emotional and educational challenges, exacerbated by being on the autistic spectrum. Other difficulties such as sensory processing disorders, attachment disorders or those having faced trauma in their lives due to domestic violence, breakdown of foster care or adoption placements and those who are deemed school phobic. It is our intention that every student will achieve their full potential in both academic and personal development. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education which supports our students to develop independence and social skills whilst living in their home environment.As a Learning Support Assistant based at our Newton Abbot school(s) you will be a key member of our team, enhancing the education of our students. This is a great opportunity in a growing school with excellent opportunities to build experience working amongst young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties (SEMH). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please complete the attached application form and submit to Scarlett Guest, HR Assistant at s.guest@sfit.org.uk
SENCO (Assistant Headteacher) - Willowbrook School
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- L1 - L5
This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of the school and be responsible for the strategic oversight of provision for children with additional needs at the school. Willowbrook is proud to be an inclusive school and we are keen to hear from individuals who are excited about working alongside staff, children and families to continue and develop our excellent provision. This is a full-time post without a teaching commitment and the person appointed will have the opportunity to develop their skills in multi-agency working alongside the rest of the senior leaders in school. We are looking for someone who is excited about developing our provision further and with a good understanding of early years. You will need to hold the current SENCo qualification or be working towards it. You will have a proven track record in raising standards and improving outcomes for all children and have good knowledge of interventions and current effective practice in SEN. We will offer you excellent ongoing professional development, an enthusiastic and skilled staff team and a wonderful working environment in a busy and diverse urban school in Exeter. In addition to this, you will have some dedicated admin time with an assistant to support you in the role.Vists to the school prior to application are welcomed and will be on Monday 30th at 4pm or Thursday 2nd 9am. We are looking to appoint someone as soon as possible with a view to a summer start, although for the right individual we could be flexible.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.For queries, or to organise a visit, please contact our School Business Manager, Alison Horn, at hr@willowbrook.devon.sch.uk. For informal discussions please call the school on 01392 466208
Emergency Department Support Team (2 x posts) - Teignbridge CVS
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £28,065 FTE
Working together to support people, patients and carers using Emergency Department (ED) Services at Torbay Hospital, Teignbridge CVS, CDT Torbay and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust invite applications for these new posts based at ED in the Acute Hospital in Torquay. The Partnership support a number of Voluntary Sector programmes across the hospital landscape of Torbay and South Devon including onsite hospital discharge support workers, carer support workers, High Intensity User support programmes and community hospital discharge teams and now look to widen that voluntary sector offer to the ED at Torbay Hospital. Working in the Emergency Department, 2 post holders will engage visitors and patients, their carers and wider families to understand the reasons for their visit and where they might be supported with additional services that are available in or from local communities. Please apply by 10am on the closing date.
Teacher of Drama - South Dartmooor Community College & the Atrium (Westcountry Schools Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- Teacher Pay Scales, MPS/UPS: £28,000 - £43,685, dependent on experience
South Dartmoor Community College is seeking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher. This is a fixed term contract for up to 1 year to cover maternity. The successful candidate will be based at South Dartmoor Community College and must be able to deliver the curriculum to a high level, across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, working as part of the English and Drama faculty. The successful candidate will be a hard-working individual; a teacher with high expectations and an unwavering determination to get the best outcomes for students.The College is on a rapid improvement journey centred around research-led curriculum best practice, and we have a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential. We have excellent pastoral support and our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students and they are proud of their school. The relationships between staff and students are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; we have an active Parent/Teacher Association (FOSDA—Friends of South Dartmoor Academy).If you want to work in an inspiring, fully inclusive environment with students who want to succeed, and friendly, supportive staff, then we want to hear from you! You will join a passionate and dedicated team, and a Trust who is committed to providing professional development and opportunities for all colleagues. Part of the WeST Trust, we are an 11-18 College situated in Ashburton on the edge of Dartmoor. With impressive facilities, the college currently caters for approximately 900 students. Devon is a lovely place to live with the stunning Dartmoor and the beautiful Devon and Cornwall Coastline on your doorstep. South Dartmoor Community College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.For more information about South Dartmoor Community College and to apply for this post, please visit our website www.southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk. If you would like to discuss the position please contact Jenny French, Curriculum Lead (English) jfrench@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk. Completed applications should be submitted to Cleo Perry, PA to the Executive Head teacher (cperry@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk). Please note CVs will not be accepted.All applications need to be submitted electronically. Closing Date: Monday 06 February 2023 at 8.00 am. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
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