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Lettings Assistant - Pilton Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- NJC Grade C: £12.85 - £13.26 per hour
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: This is a casual position with variable hours We are currently recruiting for a casual lettings assistant to work as part of the premises team. To support the school with their activities at the weekend by supporting external groups who use the facilities at the school.The post holder will ensure equipment and facilities are ready and prepared for all events held at the school and then cleaned and packed away at the end of the activity, before alarming and securing the premises. Full training will be provided.The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills; a flexible approach to working hours and have the ability to use their initiative.Please note that this position is neither a permanent or temporary position, and there is no guarantee of the offer of any minimum quantum of work.Assignments may be offered at the sole and absolute discretion of the Trust when available, and there is no obligation on any worker to accept a minimum number of assignments, if offered.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://piltoncollege.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3686408 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th December 2024.
Casual Play Assistant - St. David's C of E Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Casual
- Grade A: £12.26 per hour
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: This is a casual position Please note that this position is neither a permanent or temporary position, and there is no guarantee of the offer of any minimum quantum of work. Assignments may be offered at the sole and absolute discretion of the Trust when available, and there is no obligation on any worker to accept a minimum number of assignments, if offered.Job Purpose: The main purpose of the job is to assist in providing a caring and secure environment for children through individual and group activities.Main Duties & Responsibilities:• To provide safe and creative play opportunities• To ensure all toys used are in good condition and remove any that are broken or need to be repaired• To set up and pack away equipment after each session• Attend regular staff meetings• Ensure equipment boxes are kept tidy and stocked up at all times• Contribute towards the personal care of all children• Work as part of a team including contributing to activity planning, team discussions and children’s development• Liaise with Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) as appropriate• Some lifting of children and resources will be requiredAll 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://stdavidsprimary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3686480 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th December 2024.
Kitchen Assistant - St. David's C of E Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- NJC Grade A: £23,656 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 an experienced Kitchen Assistant to work within the kitchen at St David’s Primary School in Exeter.We are looking for a talented individual, who is able to collect and serve hot and cold food from the Ventrus production kitchen at Woodwater Academy, Exeter EX2 5AW. Approximate daily mileage is 6.28 miles.Duties will include the collection and serving of hot and cold food from the Ventrus production kitchen and the subsequent return of the clean empty food containers to the production kitchen, along with maintaining a hygienic 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.St David’s Primary School is part of the Ventrus Multi Academy Trust. Ventrus is a unique organisation of 14 Primary Schools and 1 Secondary School in Devon, providing the very best opportunities for all staff.The post of Kitchen Assistant is a part-time, permanent position working 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year as of 7th June 2021. These hours will be worked Monday to Friday 10.30am – 1.30pm.Please note: There is a contractual requirement for the successful candidate who is a designated ‘essential user’ to have their own vehicle at their disposal throughout the working day, this will be on a daily basis. As such, this position attracts a driving allowance of £453 per annum.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://stdavidsprimary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3686138 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th December 2024.
School Administrator - Willowbrook Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- Grade B: £24,027 - £24,404 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.Willowbrook is seeking to appoint a School Administrator to act as a receptionist and provide organisational support to the school.The role is primarily ‘front of house’ and the successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors. As such, this is a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive climate for our community.Other duties include:• Daily administrative tasks• Reprographics• Maintaining records• Collating of reports and documents • Typing and telephone dutiesThis is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, committed individual to join our new admin team; we have recently joined Ventrus, a MAT operating across Devon and thus are at the start of a new chapter for the school.Willowbrook is a popular school with a caring ethos, where our team work together to achieve the best possible outcomes and educational experiences for our children.We can offer you:• Friendly, motivated and supportive colleagues, pupils and families• Opportunities to develop your skills within school and within our multi-academy trust• In-school and trust-wide support and CPD opportunitiesThis is a permanent post, working 37 hours per week (8.30am until 4.30 pm Monday - Thursday and 8.30am - 4pm Friday).Informal conversations with the HT can be arranged by e-mailing the school office willowbrook@ventrus.org.uk and marking it for the attention of Chris Greenhall.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://willowbrook.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3686087 The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 9th December 2024.
Inclusion Room Co-Ordinator - Pilton Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- NJC 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.We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and inspirational practitioner to work with and support a range of students, enabling them to achieve their full potential. Under an agreed system of supervision, the post holder will take a lead role within the school to support and manage pupils who are excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable.The post holder will be required to manage and ensure learning is enabled in the inclusion room whilst supporting positive behaviour. The hours required are 8.30am - 4pm on a Monday.We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools from within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.Mental health and well-being are cornerstones of the school. We offer all staff a work life balance day. As a trust we have adopted the ‘mindful employer charter’. https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/. Our buddy system gives all staff a support person from across the school.The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated, who will have the advantage of working alongside our highly committed, professional and dedicated team.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://piltoncollege.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3685871 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th December 2024.
Working Wetlands Project Manager - Devon Wildlife Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £40,692 per annum (rising to £45,090 over 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance) plus 7% pension
Registered Charity Number no 213224First rate people and project manager? Experience of agricultural policy, nature conservation or nature based solutions in the rural landscape? Excited by the opportunity to restore nature at scale? We’d like to meet you.With support from South West Water and alongside Westcountry Rivers Trust, DWT is driving agricultural change through the Upstream Thinking programme, a national pioneer in natural catchment management, just completing a third phase and beginning a fourth. You’ll be leading a complex farm advisory project across 9 Devon water catchments using nature based solutions to deliver improvements in water quality, biodiversity and resource sustainability. Creating a healthy, working landscape of rivers, wetlands and wet grasslands. Alongside this, you’ll develop our growing paid-for conservation and advisory service for landowners. You’ll need budget and people management experience as well as a good working knowledge of agri environment schemes and awareness of relevant agricultural and environmental policies to lead a team of around 15 staff. The team you will lead includes experts in river restoration, habitat creation, agri-environment funding support and water quality.This is a full-time, permanent post based at either Cookworthy, near Halwill Junction or Cricklepit Mill in Exeter. Project funding is secured until 2025, and further funding anticipated to 2030. Previous applicants need not apply.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.For further information and to apply for the post, please visit our website: http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs
Teacher - St Martin's C of E 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.Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 0.46 FTE, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2025 in the first instanceThis is a great opportunity to join our highly skilled and dedicated team.Our school vision statement of ‘Being the best we can be for ourselves, for others and for God’s world’ is woven through all aspects of school life, where opportunities for children are maximised, staff well-being is prioritised and nurturing relationships provide a safe space within which to learn and grow.We are seeking to appoint a Y3 class teacher who is passionate about learning and understands the importance that relationships play in creating a safe, secure and inspirational learning environment, where children can thrive both academically and socially.You will:• Have experience of diverse needs within your teaching practice and be able to demonstrate how you engage all learners• Have experience and demonstrable success of teaching in KS2• Be able to enthuse, challenge and ensure success for every child in your class• Set and maintain high standards for pupil progress, attainment and behaviour, in line with our ethos• Be passionate about enabling every child to grow spiritually, morally, emotionally, physically and intellectually and be committed to offering children a broad and exciting range of learning opportunities• Contribute to the Christian ethos and the wider life of our school• Be motivated, organised and a good team player who will add strength to our team.In return we will offer:• Delightful, happy children who enjoy school and thrive under our care• An enthusiastic and experienced staff team who work collaboratively in the best interests of our children and their families• Regular coaching and excellent professional development opportunities to further develop your skills to become the ‘best you can be’• A school rooted in core Christian values which we strive to uphold through all aspects of our workTours of the school are encouraged. Tour dates: Friday 22nd November at 10am or Thursday 28th November at 4pm. Please contact us to arrange a tour by email on stmartins@ventrus.org.uk or call 01404 515409.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://stmartinscranbrook.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3682639 Please apply by 12 noon Friday 6th December 2024.
Mealtime Assistant - Wilcombe Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- NJC Grade A: £23,656 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 recruit a Mealtime Assistant, who will be required to join a successful and caring team.We are looking for someone with a strong, sensitive and caring approach to children’s needs, who can be flexible and is able to be an effective communicator and think creatively.Ideally, you will:• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents• Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries• Be willing to work as part of a team• Be able to use your own initiative when 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://wilcombe.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3681158 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 25th November 2024.
Senior Teaching Assistant - Marland Primary School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £22,359 - £23,837 actual salary (£13.47 - £14.36 per hour)
Marland is a successful all age (KS1-4) special school for students with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) needs. It is located across four sites; Peters Marland, Barnstaple and Central Bideford and has just opened a new 'Secondary Day School' (Yr7-Yr11) in East of the Water, Bideford for 40 students. This post will be based at Marland Primary School.The overall Marland group of schools are currently graded as 'Good' by Ofsted Education, with the residential care provision separately judged to be 'Outstanding' by Ofsted Social Care inspectorate. Our overarching ethos is based around personalisation and meeting the needs of each individual child. We utilise 'THRIVE' based social and emotional development at the core of everything we do. To support the Learning Support Manager with the management and learning of students who withdraw themselves, or who are withdrawn from their scheduled classes due to short term difficulties. Under the direction of the Learning Support Manager to manage the withdrawal room and ensure that it is set up, maintained, managed and utilised as effectively and efficiently as possible in accordance with agreed Marland policy & procedure. As a member of the Senior TA Team to undertake occasional cover supervision of whole classes as / if required. Also, you will be required to plan, deliver and report on, individual phonics interventions on a 1:1 basis.Training and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered to all staff, as are potential promotion opportunities due to the ongoing expansion of our popular schools.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 our website https://www.marland-school.co.uk for further information about our school please visit our vacancies page to download an application pack. You can also contact Jenny Stringer (Learning Support Manager) for an informal discussion on 01237 876300. Please return your completed application by email to recruitment@marland.devon.sch.uk or by post to Andrea Dart at Marland Residential School, Peters Marland, Torrington, Devon EX38 8QQ.
Headteacher - Bosvena School (Special Partnership Trust)
- Cornwall
- Full Time
- L18 - L24 (£75,675 - £87,651)
Location: Bosvena School, Cornwall, Near Bodmin, CornwallRequired to start April 2025.Bosvena is a brand-new school which will transform the lives of young people with SEMH needs. We are seeking a SEN senior leader or Headteacher who is looking to extend and develop their experience within a specialist Multi Academy Trust.Job OverviewWe are excited to announce the opening of Bosvena, a brand-new school with the ambition to transform the life opportunities of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This school will be the only SEMH school within Cornwall providing a continuum of specialist provision and will provide the support to enable pupils to learn, thrive and succeed in their education.Bosvena is close to Bodmin with easy access to the A30/A38. The school is due to open in September 2025 and the building works are progressing well.The school will cater for 65 pupils who are aged 4 to 16 and will serve the community of Cornwall.Bosvena School will be research focussed, innovative and aspirational in its practice where the development of pupils’ SEMH skills are at the centre of our work.Bosvena is part of the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary education Trust who are redefining Special Educational Needs in the UK. Our mission is clear: to be a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference to people's lives. We challenge conventions, pioneer excellence, and work tirelessly to create better tomorrows for our young people and their families.The Special Partnership Trust’s intent is to provide an outstanding special school for pupils with SEMH needs; a school which celebrates neurodiversity by accepting, respecting, recognising and responding to developmental differences and thereby shaping the pupil’s educational offer to inform and improve their outcomes.We are looking for an inspirational leader to be the Headteacher of this new school who can join us in April 2025 to lead and develop the school in preparation for opening in September 2025.About the roleAs the Headteacher, you will develop an outstanding provision, which will transform the educational and future life opportunities of all our pupils.You will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, HR and IT including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central SEN support. The role would suit an experienced SEN senior leader or Headteacher who is looking to extend and develop their experience of headship and leadership, by leading a school within a Multi Academy Trust. The successful applicant should have a strong track record at a leadership level within a SEN School and share the Trust’s vision and values for providing a high quality SEND offer. Candidates will need to be strong communicators with proven strengths in engaging, inspiring, innovating and motivating staff at all levels and working with the local community.Key objectives of the role, that the Head Teacher is expected to achieve:• A shared vision, that fits within the overall Trust strategy, which inspires and motivates pupils, staff and all other members of the school community.• Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.• Outstanding outcomes for Pupils and Young People that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes. • A motivated staff group that is fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of school life and who are committed to continuing personal and professional development.• A safe environment that protects the welfare of Pupils and Young People and staff in the school.• Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.• The commercial success of the school as defined by pupil occupancy, the rigorous management of costs and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate.Benefits:We provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include:• Teachers’ Pension with generous Employer contributions and Death in Service benefits.• Access to ‘Extra Special’, the Trust’s employee reward portal. The portal provides access to all our employee benefits including hundreds of retailer discounts and cash back offers.• Simply Health Optimise Health Plan – supporting employees and their families with health care costs and also including access to counselling services, health checks and other tools via a myWellbeing App.• Employees Assistance Programme, designed to help staff deal with personal and professional problems.• Occupational Health support from Medigold Health Protect and access to Thrive, a clinically led NHS approved mental wellbeing App.• Cycle 2 Work Scheme via salary sacrifice.• Discounted gym memberships with Better Leisure.• Learning & Development/CPD opportunities. The Trust is committed to developing staff and providing access to quality assured training to enable individuals to reach their full potential.The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.Contact usSchool Address: Bosvena School, Turfdown Road Glynn, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4AP c/o Special Partnership Trust, Pencalenick School, St Clement, Truro, TR1 1TEIf you would like to discuss the role in confidence please contact Guy Chappell, CEO, on 07807 495402.For further information please go to our website: www.specialpartnership.org or Bosvena School website: www.bosvena.org.ukAn application pack can be found here: Special Partnership Trust - Bosvena Headteacher
Reserves Officer (Valley Parks & Urban Sites) - Devon Wildlife Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £31,155 per annum plus 7% pension
Are you passionate about nature and managing countryside sites in the heart of Exeter? Are you excited about engaging people to become actively involved in managing Exeter City’s Valley Parks?We are looking for a motivated and skilled person who can manage the complex challenges of nine nature reserves, ensuring sites are managed to the highest standard for both people and wildlife.You will lead on developing local community groups/support for all the key sites, developing a sense of ownership and pride in the Valley Parks. You will also assist in developing a long-term vision for the Valley Parks; there is a great opportunity to take stock and re-envisage current management for key sites.The successful candidate will need broad ranging experience in habitat management and restoration, access provision and a detailed approach to ensuring public safety across all sites.The role is based at Cricklepit Mill but will also require working closely with reserve staff based at Woodah Farm.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.For further information and to apply for the post, please visit www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs.Registered Charity Number no 213224
Wilder Communities Officer - Devon Wildlife Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £26,976 per annum (60% pro rata) plus 7% pension
Are you a community engagement professional who is highly personable, organised and passionate about nature?Are you committed to supporting community powered change and to helping local people take action for nature in Devon?As part of our ten-year plan, Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) has set itself an ambitious goal: by 2030, at least 1 in 4 people will be actively engaged with wildlife - we want everyone in Devon to make action for nature’s recovery part of their daily life. To achieve this, we need to mobilise communities; to inspire and enable the creation of wildlife-friendly spaces across villages, parishes, towns and cities, and to build a network of wildlife champions and conservation leaders to support nature’s recovery in Devon.As a Wilder Communities Officer, you will nurture community leadership and inspire and support communities to take meaningful action for nature’s recovery. If you are a great communicator with previous relevant work experience and a deep understanding of community capacity building, then this could be the role for you.The successful candidate will become part of a friendly, ambitious and innovative team that is making a real difference for nature in Devon.This post is based at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter.Working days would be either Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.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.For further information and to apply for the post, please visit www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs.Registered Charity Number no 213224
Teacher - St Mary's C of E Primary School (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.We are looking to appoint a full-time class teacher to join our staff team for a fixed period from 1st January 2025 to 31st August 2025.We are looking for someone who:• Is an excellent teacher with a proven track record of pupil progress and closing gaps in attainment.• Is committed to upholding the school’s ethos, including the Christian distinctiveness.• Has evidence of exemplary positive behaviour management skills.• Has excellent communication skills leading to effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff.• Is a reflective and open practitioner, who will seek advice and support and be keen to embrace new ideas and practices.The role will be initially based in Year 1. We are open to applications from ECTs.At 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.Following our last Ofsted inspection (March 2023), St Mary’s was judged as continuing to be a good school. The school was last inspected under SIAMS in March 2022 and was judged good in all areas too. School visits are welcomed. If you'd like to arrange to look around the school, please contact Zoe Stevens (Headteacher) at zoe.stevens@ventrus.org.uk to arrange a visit. 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://stmarysce.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3677593 The closing date for applications is 12 noon Thursday 28th November 2024.
KS2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Eden Park Primary School (Connect Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Main Pay Scale
Role: KS2 Teacher Maternity cover (potentially 2x roles available)Contract: Temporary contract for maternity cover Start Date: Flexible start date from January 2025 but no later than 24th February 2025Eden Park Primary & Nursery School, a popular and successful large primary, requires a full-time or part-time temporary KS2 teacher for maternity cover. We invite applications from both experienced teachers and from those who are at the beginning of their teaching career pathway, however the pay grade will be MPS.You will be a teacher 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 ethos• Innovative and forward thinking• Committed 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 Closing Date: 6th February 2024.
Science Lead - Barley Lane School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- TPS - SEN1 (SEN 2 dependant on experience)
Barley Lane School is a day special school for children with SEMH. The school provides education for up to 79 pupils aged 7-16 who benefit from small group and individualised learning. Although we are a small school that teaches to the national curriculum, we supplement this with nurture principles to develop healthy, happy, confident children who are ready and open to learning.We are seeking to recruit a Science Teacher who is ready and willing to take a genuine interest in each and every pupil, who can understand and unpick complex behaviours at times utilising their skills and experiences in relational practise and by doing so, provide a sustained positive climate for learning. ‘Ready, respectful and safe’ is at the heart of Barley Lane School. Leaders prioritise this so that pupils feel safe and are ready to learn.The recruitment process will explore these elements in both theory and practise. Clearly, a skilled teacher with teaching that compliments all of our values is essential. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an interview where their values are explored to promote and ensure safeguarding and any appointment subject to a DBS disclosure and references. 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 our website https://www.barleylaneschool.org.uk for further information about our school or contact recruitment@barleylane.devon.sch.uk for further information.Please use the application form attached below.Please email applications to recruitment@barleylane.devon.sch.uk.
Cleaner - Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- Grade A - £23,656 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.Ashleigh C of E Primary School is looking to recruit a cleaner. The successful candidate must have cleaning experience and we are seeking someone who is hardworking and reliable.The successful candidate will be working in a team of other cleaners and will be line managed by the Caretaker. They will have the responsibility for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in our buildings through daily duties. These duties will include vacuuming, sweeping and washing floors, dusting and polishing, cleaning lavatories and removing rubbish.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; CleanerPlease apply by 12 noon on the closing date.
Head of School - Running Deer School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- see advert details
Location: Running Deer School is in a rural location on the edge of Dartmoor, approximately 2 miles from Moretonhampstead.Reporting to: Director of Education (DSL and SENCo)Salary: £37,000 per annum actual (term time only) based on 37.5 hours per weekAbout Running DeerRunning Deer is a not-for-profit organisation, 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 interventions programme.About Running Deer SchoolRunning Deer School is based just outside Moretonhampstead on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park. The 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.Head of School Role and ResponsibilitiesAs the Head of School, you will be responsible for:• The running of the school on a day-to-day basis• Working alongside the Director of Education in relation to school strategy• Working with the Director of Education (and SENCO) to oversee the quality of teaching and learning and ensure the curriculum meets the needs of the students at our school and that we have the right provision in place for our students.• Undertaking Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities, reporting to the DSL (Director of Education).• Assisting the Director of Education at a strategic level on the implementation of the School Development Plan • Observing teaching and monitor student outcomes• Line managing staff within the school and deal with any HR issues that may arise, share in the appraisal of members of staff• Working with the Director of Education, plan and deliver inset training and arrange regular staff meetings• Ensuring the promotion of a positive and innovative learning environment, where learners can reach their full potential, and learning is engaging and challenging.• Maintaining close communication with parents/carers and provide opportunities for them and other family members to engage in the school• Ensuring timely registration for academic and vocational qualifications.• Ensuring records are kept up to date and provide reports to the Governors and Board of Directors as appropriate.• Teaching across KS2-KS4You will also be required to:• Work with the Director of Education, School Governors, and Board of Directors to ensure all policies and procedures are current.• To ensure that policies, procedures, routines, and rules are properly understood and observed by both students and staff.• To work with the Health and Safety team to ensure that the school meets H&S requirements• Work with the Director of Education to support and develop the professional learning programs and development opportunities for staff• Ensure a positive and supportive model exists for staff assessment and development and develop professional learning and development opportunities for staff.• Create conditions conducive to team building, staff welfare and pastoral care.• Any other reasonable duties relating to this post.We are looking for someone who is:• A well-grounded inspirational individual with recent leadership experience, excellent leadership skills and line management experience.• Highly organised with the ability to be adaptable and anticipate a complex changing environment• A strategic thinker with the ability to analyse, priorities and plan• Experience of working with digital communications technologies• Approachable, dynamic, self-motivated, and well organised• Skilled to generate positive approaches to learning• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written• Organised, diligent and willing to think creatively• Modelling high standards of professional behaviour• A qualified teacher (QTS or QTSL) with• Experience of teaching children with SEN• Experience of implementing individual learning plans linked to EHCP’s• Has excellent knowledge of child protection and health and safety• Enjoys being outdoors!Things to consider: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 and the teacher records will be checked with the Department for Education.You 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 time ensuring that they are kept safe and well.Running Deer School is in a rural location on the edge of Dartmoor, approximately 2 miles from Moretonhampstead.If you would like to chat to someone regarding this position, please call 01647400201 and ask to speak to Nick (Director of Education).For an application pack please email info@runningdeer.org.uk
Upper KS2 Class Teacher - Lifton Community Academy (Learning Academy Partnership)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS
Required to start January 2025.This post is fixed term until August 2025.The Learning Academy Partnership have an exciting opportunity for an upper KS2 class teacher to join our Trust, based at Lifton Community Academy. Our academy is a unique village school within extensive grounds, including a forest school and outdoor classroom. All our colleagues are dedicated to the development of our children in the fullest sense possible and we pride ourselves on putting children first in every aspect of school life. Our vision for our academy is: ‘Building a stronger future together’. We are proud of our rich curriculum that stimulates children’s imaginations and creative thinking. At Lifton, we provide a range of experiences and opportunities that are fully rooted in our local community, removing barriers to learning so every child can flourish. Our Academies take a collective responsibility for all children in our School Trust, and we do this by working together as a single organisation to enable children to flourish, offering high academic outcomes through a vibrant and motivating curriculum. Our children are at the very core of everything we do, and a strong sense of family runs through every part of our communities.Our Academies are proud to work together whilst celebrating the individual communities that they serve. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a wider team of teachers not just within our Torquay Hub, but across the entire Trust, who develop practice and share expertise. We are proud that we are an organisation where professional development and growth is supported and celebrated. Do you feel inspired to support out vision? If you are someone who wants to have a profound impact on the future lives of our children and are passionate about supporting our mission that every child has the right to live life to the full and flourish, regardless of their starting point, we’d love to hear from you! We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider communities that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. Our People strategy enables us to nurture, develop and support our colleagues so that they can provide the very best for our children.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 can offer you:• The opportunity to make a profound different to children’s lives• 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• Access to nationally recognised Level 2 and 3 course and apprenticeships • 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 tech and cycle schemes• Generous Teachers Pension Scheme• An impactful People Strategy that enables us to nurture, develop and support our colleagues so that they can provide the very best for our childrenThe 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-1974 We want to support you in deciding if we are a School Trust that you would like to join. We strongly 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 contact people@lapsw.org to arrange an appointment. For further details and to apply, please refer to the vacancies section of the Trust website: Home - LAPSW If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/ https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/ Please apply by 9am Monday 25th November 2024 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.
SENCO - St Joseph's School
- Cornwall
- Full Time
Location: St Joseph's School, St Stephens Hill, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8HNWebsite: www.stjosephscornwall.co.ukTel: 01566 772580Whole school SENCO required to start Spring Term 2025.This is a great opportunity for an exceptional and experienced SENCO to join our team. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and child focused SENDCO to be the advocate and whole school driving force supporting children with identified SEND needs.You will be responsible for leading and coordinating innovative and evidence-based provision for children who have identified special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).The SENCO has an important role to play in determining the strategic development of SEND policy and provision at St Joseph’s, and in the day-to-day coordination of specific provision that is made to support individual pupils with SEND. They are responsible for providing professional guidance to colleagues and will work closely with staff, parents, and a range of external agencies in providing a support role to families.It is the School’s policy to employ the best qualified personnel and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age. St Joseph’s School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact: pa@stjosephscornwall.co.uk Please refer to our CP policy here: Child Protection and Safeguarding PolicyFor the full job description, person specification and application form visit: Vacancies - St. Joseph's School, Launceston, Cornwall
Maintenance Caretaker - Georgeham C of E Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- Grade D: £25,992 - £27,711 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.Are you passionate about creating and maintaining safe, welcoming environments where children can thrive? We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Caretaker to work at Georgeham C of E Primary School starting in December 2024.As a Caretaker, you will be at the heart of our school community, ensuring that our buildings and grounds are maintained to the highest standards.We are looking for an individual with:• Excellent communication skills• A competent level of IT skills• A high level of competency in maintenance• A good knowledge of Health & Safety · Professional, confidential, well-organised, innovative and flexible• Places the child firmly at the centre of everything they doThe successful candidate will:• Maintain the school buildings and grounds• Undertake routine building and general site maintenance tasks, internal and externally, as and when required• Work alongside the lead administrator and Headteacher to make alterations, repairs and improvements• Be the first point of contact for contractors following the contractors on siteVentrus Policy and safeguarding:• Complete Health and Safety and compliance checks on time and recorded following policy and procedures in place• Manage the security of the school site• Support the cleaning staff to maintain a high standard of cleanliness• Other duties as set out in the job descriptionAll 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://georgeham-primary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3673495 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
Kitchen Manager - Orchard Vale Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- Grade D: £25,992 - £27,711 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.Orchard Vale Community School is a successful and friendly school that provides exciting and rewarding learning opportunities for its pupils.We require a highly motivated Kitchen Manager from mid-December 2024 who is a talented individual, has great cooking skills along with a passion for preparing fresh food from scratch.We are seeking someone who is passionate about providing fresh, healthy food for the children and staff and who will work closely with our school team. We employ our own catering staff to provide in house catering. We have a large, well-equipped kitchen and a friendly team and an experienced Academy catering lead who will work alongside you.Successful candidates will:• Manage the day-to-day preparation of meals to a high standard within budget• Order food and materials• Maintain a hygienic kitchen• Effectively manage other members of the kitchen team• Promote the service to attract the maximum number of children and positively encourage healthy food choices• Possess knowledge and experience as a Kitchen Manager along with the minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Catering; Level 3 would be preferable• Have a proven track record of managing teams and controlling catering budgetsYou will receive a full induction and appropriate training. You will need to have some experience of working in a large kitchen, preferably in a school context.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Fiona Pearce Headteacher or Emily Gulliford Associate Headteacher by email to orchardvale@ventrus.org.uk. 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://ovschool.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3673406 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 21st November 2024.
Teaching Assistant/Mealtime Assistant - Cornwood C of E Primary School (Moorsway Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Term Time
- see advert details
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.Teaching Assistant £12.85 per hour26.25 hours per week (across 5 days), 39 weeks per year Mealtime Assistant£12.45 per hour 5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 12pm -1pm), 38 weeks per yearThe successful candidate 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 PhonicsAs 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. Candidates are required to possess the following attributes:- A good standard of English and Maths- Excellent communication skills- Be good at both taking direction and using your own initiative- Patience, positivity and be committed to inclusion- Commitment to ensure the very best for our pupils- The 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.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.Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.Further information and an application pack can be downloaded below.Your completed application should be sent to jcooper@moorsway.devon.sch.uk
Kitchen Manager - Shaldon Primary School ( Academies for Character and Excellence)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- NJC Grade E 18: £15.84 per hour
Required to start 1st January 2025.Trust Ethos and Mission statement: Excellence through cultivating character, sharing talents and pursuing excellence.All members of the team employed by the Academies for Character and Excellence support and promote the Trusts mission and vision and promotes character education which is a values led approach. Our Trust values and ethos enable us to fulfil our mission of transformation through making a positive difference to ourselves, others and the world around usWe are looking to recruit a dynamic Kitchen Manager to join us in January 2025 at our new purpose built kitchen at Shaldon Primary School, to be a part of an incredible team, you will be managing a team, and be responsible for the day to day catering operations, providing a lunchtime hot meal service to the pupils and staff. We are looking for a dedicated, professional and personable individual with a can do attitude. You must have previous experience of working in catering and have a good knowledge of food hygiene and preparation. A Level 2 award in Food Safety in Catering qualification or equivalent will be required for the role.The main purpose of the role is to oversee the preparation of meals, organise food service and the purchase of food; supervision of staff Key Duties Operational • Undertake skilled cooking activities connected to the full range of menu provision, for example meal planning, portion control, special dietary needs. • Oversee the preparation of healthy, nutritionally balanced menus that meet the government’s national nutritional standards for school lunches. • Supervise the preparation of ingredients for meals • Organise and supervise food service this may include transportation of meals • Present nutritious foods in ways that children will find attractive• To include an element of hospitality catering for Head Office functions Maintenance of hygiene • Ensure that catering practice complies with appropriate health and safety legislation. Administration • Supervise the purchase and storage of food to ensure compliance with stator requirements. Resources • Actively promote the school meals service to pupils and parents to increase awareness of healthy eating and the uptake of school meals. • Ordering and recording of all ingredients used and stock taking. • Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment • Maintain records as requested • Plan menus, following guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating • Ensure availability to staff of equipment and supplies • Monitor and manage supplies within an agreed budget, cataloguing and undertaking audits as required. • Refill and replace consumables • Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements to an appropriate person • Maintain the security of the school premise by securing entrances/exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches. • Ensure security of the school kitchen including freezers and stock cupboards etc • Ensure lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate • Supervision and direction of other staff including allocation of duties and work rotas. To arrange a school/ kitchen visit please contact Sam Ward at sam.ward@acexcellence.co.uk or call on 07812 443617.An application form is available to download from www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies or you can email our People Advisor charlotte.wilson@acexcellence.co.uk.Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am Friday 22nd November 2024.
Headteacher - Thornbury Primary School (Connect Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- L16-L21, depending on skills, experience and performance. Final salary range to be agreed on appointment. A relocation package worth up to £5,000 is also available
Required to start April or September 2025.A brief context of the schoolThornbury is a popular 45 PAN primary school, with an integrated provision for children with DLD. Claire Hardisty, who has led Thornbury through many changes over the last 17 years, is moving on to the next stage of her career and therefore we wish to appoint Thornbury’s next leader. Thornbury has a calm, purposeful ethos and where all children’s needs are carefully considered. The school website has further details about the children, staff and the curriculum in place.Key Requirements & Duties• To provide high quality strategic leadership in all aspects of leading a school and inspire skilled and committed staff to deliver high quality provision for all children.• Highly successful experience as a senior leader or headteacher, who can bring about continued improvement, with high expectations and a proven track record of improving outcomes for all children.• Excellent leadership, people and teaching skills, using knowledge of evidence-based research and current successful education strategies.• A good knowledge of SEND and a commitment to inclusive education for children of all abilities and backgrounds. • A commitment to learn from, share and develop excellent practice across the Trust, to improve all children’s life chances and global awareness.Why join Connect & Thornbury Primary School?• A Trust culture that promotes diversity, equity and social justice.• Genuine teamwork to improve outcomes and work in a Trust where staff are listened to and highly valued.• Comprehensive induction and on-going support opportunities for professional development. • The opportunity to lead an inclusive school, working with great children, parents, staff and leaders. • Be part of the first primary Trust in Torbay/Plymouth to provide fortnightly SaLT to all schools.• A supportive approach for all staff and an innovative approach to appraisal. • Full support/challenge from school Governors, the Trust Leadership Team and Trustees.• High quality Trust HR, operational and well-being support, alongside external supervision.• A highly supportive Shared Services Team invested in your growth and professional development.• An opportunity to be at the heart of an exciting and growing Trust, who created the UK’s first ocean curriculum.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. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check and online checks will be used.For a full application pack please visit Connect Academy Trust • A Future For Everyone or email admin@connectacademytrust.co.uk. There will be opportunities to visit the school on 13th November (pm), 21st November (pm) and 25th November (am). Please contact us to make an appointment. Interviews to be held w/c 9th December 2024 (to be confirmed).
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