Thank you for your interest in working for the Vale Academy Trust. Whether you are a teaching or support staff professional, there has never been a better time to join us; we are a rapidly growing trust and that means a wealth of career development opportunities are opening-up for those that are looking to join a dynamic, aspirational and friendly team of staff. Moreover, working with Oxfordshire Teaching Schools Alliance, the assistance we can offer across the trust to help further the careers of both newly qualified teachers and those who are looking to move into Leadership, is second to none.
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The Vale Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To view the Trust’s Safer Recruitment Policy in full click HERE.
Details of any current vacancies are listed below – please do keep an eye on our website for additional opportunities as they occur.
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Teaching Assistant at Thameside Primary School
Job Start Date: September 2018
Hours of Work: 08.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday, Term time only
Salary Details: Grade 4 Point 11-13, at £17,007 – 17,391 pro rata
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. The successful candidates will need to have the following skills: • Excellent communication, numeracy and literacy skills • The ability to support groups of children under the guidance of the class teacher • The ability to work flexibly and effectively on your own and as part of a team • A professional approach • A positive attitude and a sense of humour You will also be required to cover some lunchtime supervising sessions and be able to work once a week until 4.15pm to provide help with our after school clubs. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to visit, please telephone the school office on 01235 527600 to make an appointment
Thameside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Application Procedure
To apply please visit our school website on www.thameside.oxon.sch.uk where you will find further details about the vacancies and an application form under the tab – Job Vacancies. Please download the application form and email to – office.2598@thameside.oxon.sch.uk
Closing Date: Monday 18th June – Noon
Interview Date: Thursday 21st June
We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Head of Design & Technology Department
Contract: Full-time – temporary for one year or permanent contract for a suitable applicant.
Start Date: January 2019 or 1st September 2018 by negotiation
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2 £4,397.00
Responsible to: Head of Technology Faculty
Larkmead School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational teacher of Design and Technology. The successful applicant will join a strong team and work with the Head of Faculty to develop teaching and learning across all age ranges and abilities in this 11-18 school.
The successful applicant will be able to engage and inspire our learners to become confident and creative individuals with a passion for Design and Technology. Applicants will teach the subject throughout Key Stages 3 – 5, ideally offering any combination from Resistant Materials, Electronics & Mechanisms or Graphic Products at GCSE and be required to teach Product Design at A Level.
It will be essential for the successful applicant to demonstrate the capacity, and experience, to make a real contribution to the work of this supportive and collaborative faculty. Faculty staff form a hardworking and professional team, who have a relentless focus on ensuring all students have a wide ranging and enjoyable experience within the faculty. Technology is a very popular option choice and students achieve outstanding results at both KS4 and KS5.
This role would be suitable for an established teacher who is ambitious and would like to progress to the next stage of their career. If you are looking for a new challenge, come and join our thriving and forward-thinking Technology Faculty and play a key role in providing quality education to our students.
As the successful candidate you will be:
- a qualified D&T teacher who is always looking to develop;
- confident teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
- passionate about all aspects of D&T;
- committed to making a difference to young people’s lives;
- a team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
We offer:
- an excellent programme of induction and training which seeks to provide an excellent foundation for career progression;
- a forward thinking environment which recognises the benefits of considering flexible working patterns.
- a friendly, caring, supportive and collaborative team environment.
- a professional environment dedicated to Teaching and Learning with a supportive, dedicated and hardworking staff.
If you would like to apply for this position, please download the Vale Academy Trust Teaching Staff Application Form from our website http://www.larkmead-school.com/vacancies/
To access Job Description please click HERE
To access Person Specification please click HERE
To access Headteacher’s Letter to applicants please click HERE
Completed applications should be sent by email to office.4125@larkmead.oxon.sch.uk by the closing date of noon on Monday 18th June 2018.
Larkmead School is a member of the Vale Academy Trust. The Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
All staff will be expected to promote fundamental British values.
Learning Mentor – Pastoral Support Department (Stepping Stones)
The Pastoral Support Department at Larkmead School wish to appoint a Learning Mentor to join their existing team.
The Pastoral Support Department or ‘Stepping-Stones’ aims to support young people in all aspects of pastoral care: supporting students who have vulnerabilities; working closely with Directors of Learning and external agencies; and providing a link between ‘school’ and parents in a friendly environment.
Some students will attend for 1:1 mentoring sessions to help with specific difficulties such as managing their emotions. Others may need support to attend school more regularly, support in working through emotional or social difficulties, or sometimes a young person may be experiencing difficulty managing their behavior in class. While in ‘Stepping-Stones’, students will have time to explore their emotions and develop coping strategies in a caring and nurturing environment.
The person appointed must have the ability to be flexible in approach and empathise with Stepping-Stones students. In addition to Pastoral Support Department administration and record keeping, key tasks will include day to day supervision of students who require additional support for emotional, social and behavioural difficulties including those at risk of exclusion; Running small groups for self-esteem, attendance, social and emotional literacy; providing a 1:1 listening ear for students who need to talk and educational support to assist young people to overcome barriers to learning and access the curriculum.
Stepping-Stones is visited by a range of people including parents, students and support agencies. The ability to communicate is essential. The successful candidate will also have the ability to show initiative and work as part of a team.
The post of Learning Mentor, Stepping-Stones, offers the successful candidate with a genuine interest in supporting youngsters with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, a most rewarding position
Salary Type: Grade 4 Point 11-13 £17,007.00 – £17,391.00.
Actual salary to reflect hours and the term time nature of the post £12,442.11 – £12,723.04.
Contract Hours: The precise working hours of the post are subject to negotiation, but will be 32.5 hours per week during term time only.
Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 22nd June 2018
Interview Date: Friday 29th June 2018
Position Start Date: September 2018
If you would like to apply for this position, please download the Vale Academy Trust Teaching Staff Application Form from our website http://www.larkmead-school.com/vacancies/
To access Job Description please click HERE
To access Person Specification please click HERE
To access Headteacher’s Letter to applicants please click HERE
Completed applications should be sent by email to office.4125@larkmead.oxon.sch.uk by the closing date of 9.00am on Friday 22nd June 2018.
Larkmead School is a member of the Vale Academy Trust. The Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
All staff will be expected to promote fundamental British values.