Total 10 job vacancies by The Gorse Academies Trust

Required to start: As Soon As Possible

Cover Supervisor
C1 SCP 12-17 £27,711 - £30,060
Actual Salary: £23,834 - £25,854
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days

The Ruth Gorse Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Cover Supervisor. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy - the successful applicant will be expected to support teaching staff across the academy by providing classroom cover for short term absences.

The ideal applicant will have:
• GCSE Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Ability to adapt to different abilities, key stages, subjects and situations.

What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Ruth Gorse Academy ensures that students receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. Together these non-negotiable values instil in young people a self-belief that enables students to access the highest standard of higher education provision and employment. We believe that poverty and deprivation should, in no way, limit either the quality of a young person’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which those students are able to rise. In July 2017 the exceptional nature of our work at The Ruth Gorse Academy was recognised by Ofsted and in November 2018 the academy received the World Class Schools Quality Mark; a prestigious accolade awarded to the highest performing schools nationally against a framework of fifty World Class Quality standards.

If you would like to know more about our The Ruth Gorse Academy, please visit our website at https://www.ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk/

How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 253 1600.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 21 October 2024 (9am)

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn prior to the above date.

Interviews will take place: To be confirmed

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Required to start: As Soon As Possible

PA to the Principal
C3 (SCP 19-22) £31,067 - £32,654
Actual Salary: £27,407 - £28,807
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 10 Days

The Ruth Gorse Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of PA to the Principal. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy - the successful applicant will be expected to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principal of the Academy requiring discretion, confidentiality and decision-making.

The ideal applicant will have:
• Grade C/4 and above in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to make complex administrative/meeting arrangements including agenda preparation and note taking.


What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Ruth Gorse Academy ensures that students receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. Together these non-negotiable values instil in young people a self-belief that enables students to access the highest standard of higher education provision and employment. We believe that poverty and deprivation should, in no way, limit either the quality of a young person’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which those students are able to rise. In July 2017 the exceptional nature of our work at The Ruth Gorse Academy was recognised by Ofsted and in November 2018 the academy received the World Class Schools Quality Mark; a prestigious accolade awarded to the highest performing schools nationally against a framework of fifty World Class Quality standards.

If you would like to know more about our The Ruth Gorse Academy, please visit our website at https://www.ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk/

How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 253 1600.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 21 October 2024 (9am)

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn prior to the above date.

Interviews will take place: To be confirmed

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

11-19 Academy (1368 students)
Chief Executive Officer: Sir John Townsley BA (Hons) NPQH
Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Mrs L Griffiths BSc (Hons) NPQH
Principal: Mr Peter Hollywood

Required ASAP

Facilities Assistant
A1/A3 SCP (2-4) £23,656-24,404
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, All Year Round

Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Facilities Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy in assisting in the provision of maintenance and security services on school premises thereby ensuring a safe working environment.

The ideal applicant will have:
• Ability to carry out basic repairs, including minor plumbing, unblocking drains and repairing furniture.
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the job.
• Good time management skills.


What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:
At Boston Spa Academy, our central focus is to empower our students to develop their character to help them to grow into confident, kind and well-mannered young adults. Our school cultivates an environment that allows our students to explore what excites them and fulfil their ambitions, both inside and outside the classroom. In doing so, it equips students to secure the ‘Gift of Choice’ and impact positively on the wider society. Our community is built on kindness, respect, hard work and aspiration and our enabler to achieving this are the ‘core values’ to which we hold dear and permeate through all that we do at the academy.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at /www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk

How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from our website at www.tgat.org.uk/jobs,, by email to susie.dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 01937 846636.

If you would like to discuss this role in further detail, please contact Susie Dubber (susie.dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk) to arrange a meeting with Peter Hollywood.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Apply Now
Applications should be returned to: susie.dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk

Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

11-19 Academy (1368 students)
Chief Executive Officer: Sir John Townsley BA (Hons) NPQH
Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Mrs L Griffiths BSc (Hons) NPQH
Principal: Mr Peter Hollywood

Required ASAP

Librarian and Community Hub Leader
C1 (SCP 12-17) £27,711 - £30,060
Actual Salary £23,834- £25,855
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, TTO + 5 days

Boston Spa Academy are seeking to recruit a Librarian and Community Hub Leader. This opportunity is of great importance to our work as an Academy with the successful candidate being responsible for managing the library on a daily basis, including stock management, student supervision and provision of assistance to all library users.

The Librarian and Community hub leader will also oversee the after-school Community Hub provision, supervising students in completing independent study.

The ideal applicant will have:
• GSCE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics & English.
• Experience of working in school environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, friendly & approachable.

What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:
At Boston Spa Academy, our central focus is to empower our students to develop their character to help them to grow into confident, kind and well-mannered young adults. Our school cultivates an environment that allows our students to explore what excites them and fulfil their ambitions, both inside and outside the classroom. In doing so, it equips students to secure the ‘Gift of Choice’ and impact positively on the wider society. Our community is built on kindness, respect, hard work and aspiration and our enabler to achieving this are the ‘core values’ to which we hold dear and permeate through all that we do at the academy.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at /www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk

How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from our website at www.tgat.org.uk/jobs,, by email to susie.dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 01937 846636.

If you would like to discuss this role in further detail, please contact Susie Dubber (susie.dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk) to arrange a meeting with Peter Hollywood.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Apply Now
Applications should be returned to: susie.dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk

Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Required to start: ASAP

Receptionist/Administration Support - (Term Time Only & Part Time Hours Considered)
A1/A3 (SCP 2-4) £23,656 - £24,404
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, All Year Round

John Smeaton Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational Receptionist/Administration Support to join our Academy. The successful candidate will provide full time reception duties and administrative support in the school office.

The ideal applicant will:
• Be an excellent communicator, in person and on the telephone.
• Be computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Have office / reception experience, or other ‘customer-facing’ experience e.g. in retail or hospitality.

What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
Membership to a local government pension scheme.
A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Free on-site carpark.
Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
£2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:
John Smeaton Academy was the subject of a divestment order from the Secretary of State and became a part of The GORSE Academies Trust on 1 September 2021. Since this date the academy has undergone a significant transformation that sees it rising in popularity within the local community. As we approach the start of our third year within The GORSE Academies Trust, we want to further strengthen the incredible progress that has been made since September 2021 and continue to raise the standard that has transformed the academy thus far. At the heart of all that what we do is our core values Kindness, Ambition, Determination and Respect. Through these values our students, their parents/ carers and our colleagues are committed to the mission of the academy; one where we together ensure that all young people ‘Secure the Gift of Choice’ regardless of socio-economic background. The academy is a truly exceptional place for students to study and for colleagues to work.

If you would like to know more about John Smeaton Academy, please visit our website at www.johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk

How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to enquiries@johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk or by telephone on 0113 8313900.
If you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Apply Now
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Required to start: September 2024

Higher Level Teaching Assistant
SO1 SCP (23-25) £33,366 - £35,235
Actual Salary: £28,824 - £30,439
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days

The Stephen Longfellow Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of HLTA. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy - the successful applicant will be expected to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes (PPA cover) and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development. Responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the academy and/or management of other Teaching Assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training.

The ideal applicant will have:
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or working towards this (Level 4).
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies.
• Previous experience of working with children of the relevant age in a learning context.

What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Free On-Site Carpark
• Membership to a government pension scheme
• £2k Cycle to work scheme
• Specsavers scheme
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

About us:

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is part of The GORSE Academies Trust; a nationally renowned, not-for-profit charity whose drive is to create exceptional schools. The Chief Executive Officer and founder of The Stephen Longfellow Academy, Sir John Townsley, is passionate about providing the highest standard of educational experience for all children, regardless of background, across the age range.

At the academy we offer both exceptional education and therapy. Students are taught national curriculum subjects and have access to a range of therapeutic services such as counselling. Therapy is delivered as both an integrated part of our timetable but also within discrete groups or on a 1:1 basis. We believe a therapeutic and nurturing approach allows our students to grow in confidence and increase their self-esteem so that they can successfully integrate into their learning environment and the wider community.

By developing personalised learning programmes to meet the needs of vulnerable young people, we want all of our students to have the opportunities similar to those found in large mainstream schools, so that they can leave as confident young adults, ready to seize the opportunities of further education, training or work.

If you would like to know more about our Academy please visit our website at www.stephenlongfellow.leeds.sch.uk


How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@stephenlongfellow.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 4685999

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 16 September 2024, 9am
Interviews will take place: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

11-16 years 1370 students  
Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Mrs Leanne Griffiths  
Principal: Chris Stokes
 
Attendance Leader (Maternity Cover)
PO1 (SCP 27-30) £35,745 - £38,223
Actual Salary: £30,880 - £33,020
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days

Bruntcliffe Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Attendance Leader. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy - the successful candidate will be expected to lead the Attendance Department with the support of the Attendance Improvement Officers and working with the Assistant Principal in charge of Attendance.

The ideal applicant will have:
• GCSE Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) in English.
• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• Specsavers scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Bruntcliffe Academy stands proudly as one of the highest performing schools in the country with students securing outcomes in the top 13% of schools nationally in 2019. Five Core values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our students to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our students are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.

If you would like to know more about Bruntcliffe Academy, please visit our website at Bruntcliffe Academy

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 2523225.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Monday 15 April 2024, 9.00am
Interviews will take place: w/c 22 April 2024

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Required to start: ASAP

Attendance Officer
C1 (SCP 12 - 17) £26,421 - £28,770
Actual Salary: £22,724 - £24,745
Contract: 37 Hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days  

The Farnley Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Attendance Officer. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy in providing high quality pastoral support.

The ideal applicant will have:
• Knowledge of the social, emotional and mental health needs of young people.
• Knowledge of EHCP & SEMH processes.
• Knowledge of how to improve attendance.

What we can offer you:

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a government pension scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
• Specsavers scheme.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About us:

The Farnley Academy is a high performing Ofsted Outstanding (2023) school located in the West of Leeds. At TFA we are wholeheartedly dedicated to ensuring that all students in our care receive a first class education and achieve their goals in life, whatever they might be. Our staff value each of our students as individuals and work tirelessly to ensure that students achieve excellent GCSE examination outcomes, and also develop into positive members of society. It is through our valuing of the individual and our consistently high expectations that we will achieve our vision of providing ‘An Exceptional Student Experience for all’.

If you would like to know more about our Academy please visit our website at www.farnley.leeds.sch.uk.

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@farnley.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 2630741.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16 January, 9am
Interviews will take place: TBC


We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Secondary School 11-16 years
Number on roll: 1270

Required to start: January 2023

Level 2 Teaching Assistant
B3 (SCP 7-11) £24,294 - £25,979
Actual Salary: £20,895 - £22,344
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days

The Ruth Gorse Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Level 2 Teaching Assistant, this role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will be expected to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes - to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teaching in the management of pupils and the classroom.

The ideal applicant will have:
• DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme or equivalent qualifications/experience
• NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or appropriate level of experience operating in the classroom environment
• Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy

What we can offer you:
As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Free On-Site Carpark
• Membership to a government pension scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme
• Specsavers scheme
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

About us:
Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Ruth Gorse Academy ensures that students receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. Together these non-negotiable values instil in young people a self-belief that enables students to access the highest standard of higher education provision and employment. We believe that poverty and deprivation should, in no way, limit either the quality of a young person’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which those students are able to rise. In July 2017 the exceptional nature of our work at The Ruth Gorse Academy was recognised by Ofsted and in November 2018 the academy received the World Class Schools Quality Mark; a prestigious accolade awarded to the highest performing schools nationally against a framework of fifty World Class Quality standards.

If you would like to know more about our Academy please visit our website at www.ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk

How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website www.tgat.org.uk/jobs by email to recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 253 1600.

Please note if you submit an electronic application we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Friday 5 January 2024 at 9:00am
Applications should be returned to: recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk


The Ruth Gorse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and we expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Required to start: ASAP

Horizons Teaching Assistant
A1- B1 (SCP 2-6) £22,366 - £23,893
Actual Salary: £19,236 - £20,550
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Horizons Teaching Assistant to join our academy who will promote our vision and values. The successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, within our resource provision - that provides support and education, for children with complex communication needs, to support the teacher on implementing a curriculum which is tailored to individual needs, enabling pupils to reach their full potential.

The ideal applicant will have:
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Ability to relate well to children and young people.

What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover
• Membership to a government pension scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
• Specsavers scheme
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About us:
At John Smeaton Academy, the heart of all that what we do is our core values. Through the values of: Kindness, Ambition, Determination and Respect, our students, their parents/ carers and our colleagues are committed to the mission of the academy; one where we together ensure that all young people ‘Secure the Gift of Choice’ regardless of socio-economic background. John Smeaton Academy is a truly exceptional place for students to study and for colleagues to work. We take pride in making decisions that are needs based and context specific, doing the right thing at the right time.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at John Smeaton Academy please visit our website at www.johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk

How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to enquiries@johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk or by telephone on 0113 8313900.

If you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: TBC
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live. If a successful candidate is found, the advert will be withdrawn.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.