Total 4 job vacancies by United Learning

This is an exciting opportunity to work over two secondary academies; Sheffield Park Academy and Sheffield Springs Academy.

The successful candidate will have responsibility in overseeing the efficient and effective HR service for each academy in-line with United Learning’s policies and procedures. The delivery of successful output is agreed with each academy and the Executive Business Manager (the post-holder’s line manager).

This role requires a highly focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference in our academies and for the local community. At times and especially during busy periods the post-holder will have to contribute to the administration and therefore a hands-on approach is essential.

Ideally applicants will have a formal CIPD qualification however, extensive experience is crucial to this role. Candidates must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, be self-motivated and a team player.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of line managing a team or as a minimum the ability to demonstrate effective and supportive line management skills.

We are happy to consider flexible working options for the right candidate.

We will offer you:

• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
• A respectful working environment with excellent facilities.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development; we have a friendly and passionate network of fellow HR professionals within United Learning to support you.
• Access to established HR policies, processes and templates covering all HR areas.
• Full support from United Learning’s HR Business Partner
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Excellent employee benefits which includes a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Highly competitive pay above national average that is reviewed on an annual basis.
• 26 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (for full-time contracts).
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to our benefits platform, Perkbox; a scheme which offers a huge range of perks including discounts and meaningful resources, for example, workout videos, meditation tools.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
• Experienced with IT packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experienced with an excellent knowledge of best practice HR management and a strong understanding of employment law.
• Keen on attention to detail, has high standards and takes pride in their work.
• Keen to be part of and lead a team of staff.
• A team player with strong communication skills who works collaboratively.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancy Website and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight on the 07 January 2024. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

We are happy to consider flexible working options for the right candidate.

Sheffield Park Academy and Sheffield Springs Academy have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Cluster Education Welfare Officer to work across two United Learning Yorkshire Cluster schools. We are looking for someone to join both schools in their rapid improvement journeys as we continue to support children and families in the local area to improve school attendance.

Both academies are committed to ensuring students can access all the academic, extra-curricular and social opportunities and support that we provide through regular attendance. We believe all students want to attend school and in instances when this is not happening, we are committed to providing support and intervention to remove barriers.

This role requires a highly focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our students, academies and local community. The postholder will lead and deliver an outstanding Education Welfare provision, ensuring a high level of service that supports all staff in providing outstanding learning and progress for our students.

We are seeking a highly skilled attendance, safeguarding and welfare practitioner who (together with the Attendance teams that they will line manage) improves attendance, ensures effective safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all students. Our purpose is to create an environment where students have good levels of attendance, feel safe and can achieve their full potential.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• A respectful working environment.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Free on-site parking.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• 26 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (for full-time contracts).

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strategic leader
• Experience in attendance or associated discipline as an advanced practitioner.
• Experienced in managing and developing a team.
• Reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
• Experienced with IT packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experienced with an excellent knowledge and understanding of Education Welfare.
• Keen on attention to detail, has high standards and takes pride in their work.
• Keen to be part of and lead a team of staff.
• A team player with strong communication skills who works collaboratively across the local group of United Learning schools.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Vacancies page and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is 4:00 pm on Monday 18 December 2023. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

We are happy to consider flexible working options for the right candidate.

Sheffield Park Academy and Sheffield Springs Academy have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Cluster Education Welfare Officer to work across two United Learning Yorkshire Cluster schools. We are looking for someone to join both schools in their rapid improvement journeys as we continue to support children and families in the local area to improve school attendance.

Both academies are committed to ensuring students can access all the academic, extra-curricular and social opportunities and support that we provide through regular attendance. We believe all students want to attend school and in instances when this is not happening, we are committed to providing support and intervention to remove barriers.

This role requires a highly focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our students, academies and local community. The postholder will lead and deliver an outstanding Education Welfare provision, ensuring a high level of service that supports all staff in providing outstanding learning and progress for our students.

We are seeking a highly skilled attendance, safeguarding and welfare practitioner who (together with the Attendance teams that they will line manage) improves attendance, ensures effective safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all students. Our purpose is to create an environment where students have good levels of attendance, feel safe and can achieve their full potential.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• A respectful working environment.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Free on-site parking.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• 26 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (for full-time contracts).

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strategic leader
• Experience in attendance or associated discipline as an advanced practitioner.
• Experienced in managing and developing a team.
• Reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
• Experienced with IT packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experienced with an excellent knowledge and understanding of Education Welfare.
• Keen on attention to detail, has high standards and takes pride in their work.
• Keen to be part of and lead a team of staff.
• A team player with strong communication skills who works collaboratively across the local group of United Learning schools.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Vacancies page and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is 4:00 pm on Monday 18 December 2023. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

We are seeking to appoint a diligent and proactive individual for the position of Teaching Assistant at Sheffield Springs Academy.

We need someone with strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in supporting young people. This post will be based around one to one in class support for a student working at level 2. We are looking to recruit someone with a child centred approach and excellent people skills to support students effectively in order for them to fully participate in learning. Experience of supporting students with SEND and/or complex learning needs would be advantageous for this role.

We will consider applicants from a range of educational backgrounds, what is more important is your belief that all young people have the ability to achieve the very best.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20 minute commute. Quality of life is routinely ranked highly and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe: Welcome to Sheffield

Main duties will include:

• To establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• To supervise and provide dedicated support for students, particularly those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• To provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement, under the guidance of the teacher, in line with School Policy.
• To assist the teacher with preparation of teaching and learning materials and resources.
• To undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, being aware of learning style and adjusting activities according to students’ responses/needs.

What we would like from you:

• Hold a TA qualification (level 1-3) or equivalent experience.

• To be a team player and supportive colleague.
• To be firm but approachable and have excellent people and communication skills.
• To be resilient in following the Attendance Policy.
• A fundamental belief in the power of education to enable students to achieve anything they set their minds to.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• To have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

We will offer you:

• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• A respectful working environment.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is 23:59pm on Sunday 17 December 2023 2023. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.