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What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for a job to kick start your career in teaching? Would you like to work in a fast-paced, supportive three-entry primary school with excellent progression opportunities?

The Governors of Oswald Road Primary School are looking to appoint a highly skilled, flexible, experienced, self-motivated and organised Level 4 Teaching Assistant, to work as a Cover Supervisor to support our high standards of teaching and learning in the situation where a class teacher is not available. The successful candidate will have high expectations and an understanding of raising achievement for all children. Excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills to support lessons are essential.

*Please note that we are looking for someone to work full-time. We could also offer a part time position to work a minimum 5 day afternoons per week.

The successful candidate will have high expectations and an understanding of raising achievement for all children. Excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills to support lessons are essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Be personable and friendly
• Be committed to their own professional development
• Be dedicated to school improvement and the success of Oswald Road Primary School
• Have the ability to work successfully in a team
• Be highly motivated individual who will ensure the best possible outcomes for the people they work with
• Be able to work on their own initiative
• Have excellent communication skills

What the school offers its staff

Oswald Road is an innovative and forward thinking school that has a very supportive and dedicated staff team who work tirelessly to provide a stimulating, nurturing and safe learning environment where the personalised provision for all learners enables them to meet their full potential.

Our school vision is for children to leave our school as young people who are:

• Happy
• Respectful
• Inspired to learn
• Independent
• Aspirational
• Creative
• Self-confident
• Resilient
• Compassionate
• Well rounded

We can offer you:

• Excellent progression opportunities- many of our previous Cover Supervisors have stayed on to complete their ECT year and beyond with us (although having QTS is not essential for the role)
• A committed team of staff
• A supportive leadership team
• Children who are eager to learn
• A skilled and supportive governing body
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• A welcoming, inclusive and friendly environment
• A school that is at the heart of the local community

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Further details about the role

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 8 months

Pay: From £24,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

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

We are looking for a new Headteacher who is called to fulfil their vocation by helping our school to:

• Ensure a loving, welcoming and caring atmosphere in school where children, staff, parents and visitors feel special, unique and valued and are encouraged to reach their potential
• Be a place where parents and carers trust that the school will educate, inspire and nurture each child to develop as young people of tomorrow.
• Deliver high quality teaching and learning experiences for our pupils, that promote high standards and progress for all
• Challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be, leading as a reflective and understanding practitioner who furthers a culture of collaboration and ambition

What the school offers its staff

We the children, staff and governing body offer you the opportunity to:

• Work within a happy, caring and productive school where we celebrate everyone’s uniqueness and the gifts and talents they have
• Work where all achievements are celebrated and pupils leave us with the confidence and motivation to embark on the next chapter of their journey in Education
• Work alongside a hardworking, dedicated and motivated staff who work collaboratively to provide an environment shaping the whole child and helping each reach their full potential
• Be supported by a committed and faithful Governing Body that champions the wellbeing of staff, as well as pupils
• Be supported by parents and carers who take a keen interest in their children’s development;

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.
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Salford Academy

Star Salford Academy is a 5-form entry mixed secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds, which opened in September 2023. Like all Star schools, Star Salford Academy has a leadership specialism.

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.

During its opening year, the school admitted an intake of 150 pupils in Year 7. We will continue to admit a new intake of Year 7 pupils at the beginning of each academic year.

Commitment to safeguarding

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of meeting individual needs of bilingual learners
• Experience of teaching of EAL students
• Experience on working in a school setting

Desirable

• Experience of EAL assessment in Arabic

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to exchange varied information with a range of audiences both orally and in writing
• Ability to improve own practice/knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others
• Ability to relate well to children and adults

Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

What the school offers its staff

• 36.25 hours per week, 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday
• Term time only including 5 INSET days
• Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site gym

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

Post Title: Caretaker

Responsible to: Office Manager and Headteacher

Location: St Gregory’s RC Primary School

Salary: Grade 3, point 5, £23,500

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full year

Hours per week: 37

Start date: September 2024

Closing date: 9th June 2024

St Gregory’s RC Primary School is seeking to appoint a caretaker to join our friendly staff team.

The post holder will be responsible for the security, maintenance, cleaning and safety of the school, responding to any emergencies.

It is essential that any new members of staff share our aims and values and are able to work effectively as part of a team and independently, using their own initiative.

The Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable). Please see STOC’s Safeguarding and Recruitment Policies for further details. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.

It is the practice of this Trust to periodically examine employees’ job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to jobs as they are being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. The Trust aims to reach an agreement on any alterations.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Professional development opportunities.

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

We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and inspiring practitioners to enhance our hardworking, professional team as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), working within our Federation. Successful candidates will be matched to roles most suited to their skills and experiences, as well as considering the overall needs of both schools. The roles available are across both Armitage CE Primary and All Saints Primary and will be based in either Early Years, Key Stage One or Key Stage Two.

We would be particularly pleased to receive applications from qualified teachers looking to gain more experience before securing a teaching position, graduates with an interest in gaining experience before undertaking a future pathway in the education sector and candidates who have experience of working in similar roles previously.

What the school offers its staff

As a Federation we can offer:

• A friendly, progressive and diverse school community;
• A modern learning environment that is constantly evolving;
• A learning environment which pupils describe as ‘an oasis of calm’ and where ‘pupils are prepared exceptionally well to become responsible members of the community.’ (Armitage OFSTED October 2024) and ‘Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Pupils enjoy their learning…low level disruption is rare’. (All Saints OFSTED November 2022).
• Opportunities to earn flexible days off based on 100% attendance – further improving the work/life balance of our staff;
• An earlier end to the school day every Friday, planned with staff well-being in mind;
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team;

• A collaborative working relationship with staff across the federation;
• A commitment to professional development for all staff.

Further details about the role

The successful candidate will need to:

• Have high expectations and the commitment to secure the best outcomes for children;
• Have the ability to lead and plan a lesson – further training can be given if experience is limited;
• Have excellent communication and team working skills;
• Work flexibly under the direction of the Headteacher.

We are committed to safer recruitment practice and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Whilst the post is initially temporary until December 2025, this will be reviewed and extended where possible.

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

Do you currently work in an estates, facilities, building maintenance or a caretaking role?

Is it important for you to work in a supportive team that are passionate about improving standards and processes?

Do you want to work in a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment?

Are you looking for a permanent role? We are located in South Manchester with great transport links.

If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

We are seeking a permanent Facilities Manager.

The Barlow has a great reputation as an employer who provides continuous professional development and job stability.

Duties of the Facilities Manager:

You will work independently to:

• To have overall responsibilities for a high standard of cleaning, maintenance, security and grounds maintenance across the school, both internally and externally
• To be responsible for the effective management of the building and facilities staff and resources.
• To ensure a high standard of health and safety and that all relevant regulations are implemented and adhered to.
• To manage the building and facilities team effectively to meet the relevant performance standards.
• To take a lead role on the development, implementation and monitoring of procedures/policies and systems as required.


The Facilities Manager must:

• Have transferrable skills
• Have the ability to work independently
• Be capable of making decisions
• Be self-motivated
• Be able to multi-task
• Be pro-active and highly organised
• Have good communication skills
• Enjoy a varied and reactive role
• Like working with children

Ability to follow and implement health and safety and safeguarding regulations (training provided)

Advantages but not essential:

• Previous experience in other relevant roles

Are you the Facilities Manager we have been searching for?

What the school offers its staff

You will benefit from:

• Working with children
• A period of training and handover with the current post holder
• Dedicated site office
• Job stability
• Local government pension scheme
• Access to varied training programmes and online training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• A supportive team and working environment
• An interesting and varied role

Further details about the role

Important Details:

• Contract: Permanent, all year round
• Salary: Grade7, Points 26-30, £36,124 - £39,513
• Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, all year round with 26-31 days holiday (for continuous service) + bank holidays
• Working Hours: 35 hours, 5.30am – 1pm OR an option of rotating week by week 5.30am – 1pm / 10.30am – 6pm
• Start Date: Monday 3rd February 2025
• Pension: Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 17.2%
• Location: Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Administrative experience
• Line management responsibility
• Experience of using data input systems (preferably Arbor and Access)
• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• The ability to relate well to children and adults and to recognise the need for confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information
• The ability to manage several projects at a time, prioritizing accordingly to meet deadlines
• The ability to take ownership of tasks and work with minimal supervision
• The ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions.

What the school offers its staff

Here at Aspire, we acknowledge the importance of employee engagement and we are passionate about ensuring all of our employees feel valued and supported.

We welcome interest from hard working, motivated, forward-thinking individuals who wish to share in our success.

In return we provide excellent benefits including a comprehensive employee assistance programme with access to a 24/7, 365 confidential phone line with qualified counsellors, occupational sick pay, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, free parking at all of our sites, and generous pension schemes.

We also provide all employees with a supportive environment with engaged children, and fantastic career development and progression opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

As a Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates, reference checks and online searches will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009).

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wise Owl Trust is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2

We would be delighted to hear from you if you:

● Are enthusiastic, hardworking and able to work as part of a team

● Have the relevant qualification/experience

● Have an understanding of learners needs and how to support them to reach their full potential

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the person specification and as we are an Academy whois committed to safeguarding our children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff

What Wise Owl Trust Offers You

Joining Wise Owl Trust means becoming part of a friendly, diverse school community, with the opportunity to:

*Teach in a stimulating, supportive environment that values every child’s learning journey

*Benefit from a forward-thinking leadership team committed to staff development

*Access future promotion opportunities across our growing Trust

About Us

Wise Owl Trust is a fast-paced, innovative educational trust dedicated to providing outstanding learningexperiences. Now a family of five schools, our academies include Old Hall Drive Academy in Gorton, SeymourRoad Academy in Clayton, Briscoe Lane Academy in Newton Heath, Park View in Miles Platting and Peel HallPrimary in Wythenshawe.

Our motto is simple: Together, everyone achieves more. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinkingapproach, aiming to give every child the opportunity to thrive.

Find out more about us at wiseowltrust.com.

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 Role

We are seeking to recruit a experienced, motivated and suitably qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team from January 2025.

The successful candidate should have experience of working in a similar environment and be committed to supporting children and the teams they are in. Teaching Assistant are required to work flexibly within their allocated year group and possibly at times across the school. We are seeking a professional who is dedicated to the role, able to use their initiative and works well in a large team.

We would like to appoint a teaching assistant who:

• Has a passion for the role and experience of supporting teaching and learning.
• Is aspirational for all learners and has high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Has excellent communication skills and can conduct themselves professionally.
• Is solution focussed and promotes children's enjoyment of learning, whilst ensuring high levels of achievement and opportunities for all.
• Sees the benefits of and has a commitment to their own continuing professional development.

All applications must be completed online through Face-Ed - please click this link for full details and to apply:

https://m20lt.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• A whole school community committed to our Rights Respecting vision and values, and where excellence is continually strived for.
• Keen and well-behaved children who are inspired to learn in exciting and creative ways.
• A challenging and stimulating place to work with an exciting opportunity to shape and make a difference in a growing school.
• An enthusiastic and exceptionally talented team who motivate pupils to promote independence and a love of learning.
• A commitment to continuing professional development and high expectations in all areas.
• Opportunities to collaborate with a network of other schools and be at the forefront of educational innovation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Beaver Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check with appropriate barred list checks, or the equivalent, and must be eligible to work in the UK.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A passionate advocate and role model of the Wardle Way
• An excellent teacher
• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

What the school offers its staff

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and welcoming community
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent facilities
• Cycle scheme

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

Experience:

Essential

• Working with young people in a pastoral role for at least 1-2 years
• Being successful in a supportive role
• Dealing with challenging situations and resolving them successfully
• Making a valuable contribution to a project or initiative

Desirable

• Working in a secondary school
• Involvement in safeguarding
• Providing interventions to support pupil progress
• Working with parents and external professionals
• Presenting to a range of audiences including young people
• Leading a successful initiative

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Work with an enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Show flexibility and skills to cope with a wide range of tasks
• Work calmly under pressure

Desirable

• Make a valuable contribution to the vision and direction of the school
• Be able to put effective strategies in place which positively impact on the success of the year group.

What the school offers its staff

• Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme (free of charge)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual flu jabs (free of charge)

Access to family friendly policies

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

Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated, and inspirational new Headteacher with a commitment to inclusion and continuous school improvement, to take up the post as soon as possible.

We are seeking:

• A new Headteacher who will demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting the ethos of the school, who will be approachable and visible around the school to children, staff, parents and carers.
• An individual who will motivate, inspire and develop staff whilst also ensuring their wellbeing is valued and promoted as a core value.
• A leader whose motivation is children and helping them achieve to the best of their abilities and who understands individual children’s needs and the wide range of experiences and factors that can impact on their well-being and achievement.

What the school offers its staff

Moston Fields Primary School is a school for 3–11-year-olds with 418 pupils on roll. The school is in Moston, North Manchester, a diverse and strong community with good transport links and amenities.

The school is in a culturally diverse area and celebrates the diversity of the school community. 39% of our children have English as an additional language. The school is in a deprived area, 47% of children now receive Free School Meals. 20% of children have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and there are 24 children with an Education Health and Care Plan.

Our school has a dedicated staff who are committed to providing an inspiring education that sets all children up with the knowledge, skills and motivation needed to become learners for life – in the classroom and beyond. Our children will become caring, responsible future citizens that the community is proud of. We are committed to ‘Growing Lifelong Learners.’

Visits to the school are encouraged and will take place on Weds 20th November at 9.30am and Thurs 21st November at 2pm. Please contact John Harris - School Business Manager - by email SBM@mostonfields.manchester.sch.uk to inform us of you attending a school visit. Interviews and assessments will take place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic Head of Pastoral Care‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ to join the team at Didsbury High School. Within this role you will manage students in all year groups including pastoral support, achievement and attendance. Furthermore, this role will involve coordinating triage meetings and communicating between pastoral, SEND and support networks in schools.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

This position is contracted on a 37 hours per week + 10 days Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of37 out of 52 weeks.

Job Purpose

• Undertake personnel management duties including instructing and training of the Pastoral Team.
• Working closely with identified groups of students in all Year groups with regard to progress, engagement and achievement.

Key Skills & Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Evidence of work with children/young people and involvement with parents.
• Relevant experience of working with supporting agencies such as HYMs, EWS, Children’s services.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

What the school offers its staff

Didsbury High School is a new secondary free school for 11-18 students in South Manchester. The school is run by the Laurus Trust and replicates the outstanding education already provided by the Trust’s founder school, Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), based in Stockport. CHHS is a hugely oversubscribed school and was recently named as one of the UK’s top-performing schools in The Sunday Times, ranking as the 15th non-denominational comprehensive school in Manchester and the North West in the annual Parent Power Survey for 2022 and this year, was awarded ‘Northwest Comprehensive School of the Year 2024’.

Didsbury High School is the most oversubscribed first preference school in Manchester, we are a non-selective, non-denominational school, which opened in September 2019. We currently have students in Years 7 to 11 along with our brand-new sixth form that opened in September 2023 with students now in Year 12 and 13! We currently have almost 1200 students on roll.

The 2023-24 academic year saw Didsbury High Schools first set of GCSE results. 60% of students achieved at least a grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, with the National average being 45%. On top of this, almost 40% of the schools grades were grade 7 or higher. This is particularly impressive considering the range of academically rich subjects that the students were entered for with almost 90% of students being entered for the English Baccalaureate. We could not be prouder of our class of 2024!

Our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities in a brand-new building behind Didsbury Point. Didsbury is a suburban area of Manchester, 4.5 miles south of Manchester City Centre. The location enjoys the advantages of proximity to the open countryside of Cheshire and the Peak District, strong transport links and the cultural and sporting activities of a major city.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability, and we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants, that meet the minimum criteria for a role, will be offered an interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of St Augustine's CofE Primary School are looking to recruit a Nursery Class teacher.They are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated person with a proven track record of outstanding teaching.About the CandidateWe are looking for a person who:

• Has experience of working in mainstream school EYFS
• Has a successful proven track record
• Has recent good and outstanding experience of teaching in Primary School setting
• Can demonstrate knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum
• Has a passion for working with all children and be kind, caring and flexible
• Is an inspirational role model who is highly motivated and committed to working as part of a school team
• Has high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all our children, both academically and pastorally
• Is committed to inclusion and to providing exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for children of all abilities
• Is able to form successful relationships with other staff, parents and the wider community

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• Acommitment to personal development
• An extremely positive and supportive working environment
• A friendly, hard working and supportive team of staff, governors and parents

Further details about the role

St Augustine’s is a small vibrant, multicultural, inner city school with 204 pupils on roll. It is a 1 form entry school with a 26 place Nursery.

At St Augustine’s we pride ourselves on our positive relationships between staff, pupils and parents. We provide a wide range of enrichment opportunities e.g. day trips and residential. Attainment is a high priority with a dedicated team of teachers and support staff who provide personalised learning programmes to enable each individual child to reach their full potential

Visits to school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Business Manager on 0161 2052812 orsbm@st-augustines.manchester.sch.uk

To apply for this role, application forms should be accompanied by a letter of application and submitted by email tosbm@st-augustines.manchester.sch.uk. Please note CV'swillnotbe accepted as part of our commitment to safer recrutiment. If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhereThis post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Augustine’s Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.