Total 57 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

Supporting Educational Needs

• Develop strategies and approaches to meet the child’s Special Educational Needs, including one to one support and small group work


• Assist in the delivery of a differentiated and well balanced curriculum


• Use a multisensory approach to develop the child’s cognitive skills


• Develop strategies to promote communication, learning, physical, social and self-help skills


• Support with the delivery and evaluation of individualised learning plans


• Liaising with teachers, TAs and other SNAs


• Support the child with friendship groups, social skills and group work


• Support any other children, small group or provide support in whole classes as required by the school.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join The Quill CofE Trust?

Nurturing Work Environment: Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates. Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates. Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package. Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff. Dedicated Support: Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs. Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being. Inspiring Students: Teach pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life. A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Administrative Assistant – Data & Exams

32.5 to 37 hours per week / Term time only + 2 weeks

(flexibility around hours and working weeks to be discussed at interview)

We are characterised by how we treat our people

“Pupils enjoy attending this thriving and popular school. They feel a strong sense of belonging to the school community. Pupils achieve well and almost all successfully move on to apprenticeships, A levels or other forms of education, employment or training. Staff have high expectations of behaviour and know pupils very well.” Ofsted April 2023

Following internal career progression of the current postholder, the school is seeking to appoint a personable, enthusiastic and highly effective Business Support Officer with the skills and ability to collate and produce accurate data and reports to inform on the progress and achievement of students and the school.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be experienced in SIMS.net and have an understanding of the organisation and administration of exams, although training is available. A good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents. They must ensure deadlines are met and work flexibly and on their own initiative to prioritise their workload.

What the school offers its staff

Sir John Thursby Community College is a good school and we are passionate about and ambitious for our students. We understand the importance of assessment and behaviour data in helping our students to be successful, but we are mindful of collecting data for data’s sake. We are looking for an Admin Assistant – Data & Exams who will:

• Manage pupil data in SIMS
• Manage the effective collection of student’s achievement and approach to learning data
• Manage the production of the reports we share with students, parents and staff
• Work effectively with staff across the school
• Work effectively with external agencies such as the DfE and FFT
• Model commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour

Further details about the role

For an application pack please:

• download from the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or telephone 01282 682313
• or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 26th November 2024

Shortlisting: 27th November 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 2nd December 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 1

Salary: Grade 6, SCP 6, £23,893 actual salary £18,422 per annum

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs to reach their potential and be the best they can be? Do you want to work in a supportive and positive environment, with colleagues who are committed to ensuring the best outcomes for the children they work with? If so, we want to hear from you.

Elms Bank is a special school for pupils aged 11-19 with a range of special educational needs. Our vision is "excellence for all" and we are determined to support our amazing students to become the best adults they can be.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 1. You will join a dedicated team in a specialist environment tailor-made to suit the needs of our pupils. You will support the class teacher and deliver interventions to help our students make the best progress they can, accessing a curriculum which meets their needs. If you are creative, resilient and looking for your next opportunity, we would love you to apply to work with us.

This is a fixed term temporary post until 18th July 2025.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer you clear career pathways, excellent opportunities for professional development both in the school and the wider Trust and commitment to promoting your wellbeing at work. We fully recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to support them.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about education and dedicated to helping young people reach their potential? The Westleigh School is looking for an enthusiastic, committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant secondary school team.

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting both individual students and small groups across various subjects. Working closely with teachers, you’ll assist with lesson preparation, classroom activities, and providing tailored support to students with additional needs. This is a rewarding role where you can make a real impact on students’ academic progress, confidence, and overall school experience.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Supporting Educational Needs

• Develop strategies and approaches to meet the child’s Special Educational Needs, including one to one support and small group work


• Assist in the delivery of a differentiated and well balanced curriculum


• Use a multisensory approach to develop the child’s cognitive skills


• Develop strategies to promote communication, learning, physical, social and self-help skills


• Support with the delivery and evaluation of individualised learning plans


• Liaising with teachers, TAs and other SNAs


• Support the child with friendship groups, social skills and group work


• Support any other children, small group or provide support in whole classes as required by the school.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join The Quill CofE Trust?

Nurturing Work Environment: Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates. Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates. Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package. Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff. Dedicated Support: Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs. Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being. Inspiring Students: Teach pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life. A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• Level 3 qualification or willingness to undertake this as part of the role.
• Experience of working with children in a secondary school or other setting.
• Experience ofsupporting children with special educational needs (SEN).
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.

What the school offers its staff

Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is a secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Rochdale. We joined Star Academies in 2021 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

• a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children of primary school age or NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance
• experience of working with children with communication and interaction difficulties
• experience of delivering interventions
• knowledge about ASD and how best to support children with a diagnosis
• a good understanding of behaviour and how to prevent and manage episodes of challenging behaviour
• an understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how to support these through sensory circuits and other strategies

What the school offers its staff

• St Mary’s CE Primary School supports all staff with professional development
• We also support whole school and individual training to meet the needs of their job role
• We support all staff with an annual appraisal
• St Mary’s CE Primary School support staff and pupils by having an onsite wellbeing lead
• Staff have a week briefing to update everyone on what’s happening in school
• We have a termly diary of events to keep staff updated on what happening and when
• St Mary’s CE Primary School supports a number of charities throughout the year

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A degree qualification or relevant qualification.
• Experience of working with SEND students.
• A track record of delivering excellent outcomes for young people.
• A knowledge of what constitutes outstanding practice.
• A good understanding of catch-up strategies.

What the school offers its staff

About The Valley Leadership Academy

The Valley Leadership Academy is a secondary school for 11 to 16year olds in Bacup. We joined Star Academies in 2019 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Woodhey High School are seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our Curriculum Support team.

The successful candidate will be:

• Innovative, diligent, flexible and with a drive for improvement
• A dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with pupils and staff alike
• Professional, always leading by example
• Fully supportive of the positive ethos of the school and a willingness to contribute to wider school life, for example, through extracurricular activities
• Willing to participate in personal continued professional development.

This is an exciting time to join #TeamWoodhey! We are on a real journey of improvement, taking rapid action to make our school the centre of excellence our students deserve. Everything we do is underpinned by our values of Respect and Excellence, and putting students at the heart of what we do. We equip staff with the knowledge, skills and support to flourish in their roles through our Staff Pledge and welfare package. Teachers and students are equipped with an iPad, to support responsive teaching and allow our students to flourish. We are already seeing the impact of our changes, having seen our students achieve the best results in the school’s history in 2023.

Do you want to be a part of our exciting team on this exciting journey? Contact us to arrange a visit or complete the application form; we cannot wait to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Woodfield Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support/Teaching Assistant to work in our friendly, successful and welcoming school.

We are looking for someone who is willing to take a full and active role in the life of the school and be part of a hardworking and committed team. The post holder will work as a Learning Support Assistant across our school, covering the planned (and sometimes unplanned) absence of the class teachers. An interest in teaching computing, following an established scheme of work, is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will have the experience and/or the ability to manage the behaviour of children and deliver lessons in the absence of but under the direction of the teacher/Subject Leader. The role may also include delivering intervention support programmes as school need dictates. Up to 5 hours will be spent working in our very popular afterschool wraparound care club, Treetops.

This post may be suitable for someone who has recently qualified but not yet secured a first teaching post, and who is looking to broaden and deepen their experience by working in a friendly, team-oriented, efficient and effective working environment.

As part of the school team, you will:

• work with happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
• have a proven track record as an outstanding practitioner with consistently high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour.
• promote and develop a culture of aspiration and resilience.
• work within a caring, welcoming atmosphere.
• be part of an excellent team of outstanding staff and governors.
• enjoy being a part of a well-resourced, modern school.
• develop and enjoy a commitment to personal and professional development.

Hours of work:

Mon - Wed: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

Thurs - Fri: 8.30 am - 3.30 pm

Visits to the school are warmly invited and recommended, and can be arranged with Mrs Barnes, School Business Manager.

Completed application forms can be emailed to recruitment@woodfield.wigan.sch.uk or returned by post to Woodfield Primary School, Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 2NT. Please mark them for the attention of Mrs Suzanne Barnes, School Business Manager.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A full/enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

What the school offers its staff

Please see information above.

Commitment to safeguarding

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

A suitably experienced and qualified TA3 that is keen to work in a thriving special school environment.

To provide classroom support and pastoral support under the direction and supervision of class teachers, Pastoral Manager and Provision Lead.

Experience of working in a fast paced and challenging environment as part of a committed team.

A commitment to providing the very best support and care for all pupils.

Further details via Lancashire.gov.uk webpage

What the school offers its staff

A rewarding and engaging work environment.

A creative approach to staff wellbeing and retention.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about supporting students’ learning and making a positive impact in education? Join our dedicated team at The Westleigh School as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant and help shape the future of our students!

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teachers, delivering tailored interventions, and helping students achieve their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with students aged 11-16, providing targeted assistance in the classroom and one-on-one settings.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Further details about the role

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

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Bernadette’s RCP School are currently seeking an Admin Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A Level 3 qualification (NVQ level 3 or A level).
• Experience of working with children in a secondary school or other setting.
• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.

What the school offers its staff

About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A*-B or 9-5 in English and Maths at GCSE.
• Experience of working in a senior administrative role.
• Experience of minuting meetings and undertaking follow up actions.
• The ability to work with a variety of partners and key stakeholders in an effective manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - including the ability to draft concise and accurate reports for a range of audiences.

What the school offers its staff

About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

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