Learning Support Assistant Reports to: Assistant Principal Start date: 01 September 2024 Location: Ark Evelyn Grace Academy Contract: Full Time- Permanent, term time only (TTO) Salary Grade 5 (£27,687 – £31,344) The figure will be pro-rated based on 39 weeks
A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic Learning Support Assistant to join a high-potential school on a transformational improvement journey. If you are ready for a new challenge and want to join a vibrant and diverse community, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application by Friday 12 July 2024. Our school: Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is an 11-16 mixed secondary school, located at the heart of the London Borough of Lambeth. Our mission statement is to empower our students to be the voice of their future. This is based on the belief that each young person is different, difference should be embraced, and each young person has a unique contribution to make and should be given a voice. Through finding their voice, young people can lead empowered lives where they have choice, agency and influence. We are focused on the future as we want our young people to be the face of it. Through providing a nurturing environment, a high-quality education and a wide range of experiences and opportunities, we enable all our young people to have choices over the direction of their lives. We want our young people to be heard, be seen and be their best, making significant progress in school and securing high quality destinations so that they reach their full potential. We are part of the Ark network, a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels. We are passionate about developing and delivering tremendous outcomes for students and invest significantly in our staff. The opportunity: We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Learning Support Assistant to help realise our ambitious vision and make Ark Evelyn Grace Academy a world class school. You will have significant skills, drive and a proven track record that has secured strong outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the network and will feed into the development of excellent practice beyond Ark Evelyn Grace. What we offer: · Salary higher than the national pay scales · Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education · Coaching for every Employee · Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as NPSL · Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network How to apply:
To apply, please submit an application via the Ark recruitment portal by 9am on Friday 12 July 2024. If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with this deadline please let us know. If you would like to be in touch for an informal and confidential conversation, please contact the Personal Assistant to the Principal, Charlene Caesar, on charlene.caesar@evelyngraceacademy.org and HR on hr@evelyngraceacademy.org.
For more information and a full job description please click here. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. To read more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion statement, please click this link.
Salary: £34,06 - £50,178 depending on experience, plus TLR
Closing date: Wednesday 6th February
Interviews: Tuesday 12th February
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about this exciting role as P.E Teacher at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy. We are delighted that you are considering joining our academy at such an exciting stage in our development. Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is a mixed, non-selective, 11-18 secondary school in Lambeth. The Academy opened in 2008 and moved into its award-winning building on Shakespeare Road in 2010. Evelyn Grace Academy was judged as ‘good’ by OFSTED in 2017 and behaviour was said to be ‘exceptionally strong’.
In September 2017, I took over as Principal, having previously co-founded an ‘outstanding’ ARK school in North London: Ark Academy. I am working with staff at Evelyn Grace to secure its position as the school of choice in the local community. Together we will ensure that students secure the highest possible standards so they can go on and compete for the very best positions in their chosen career.
We believe education is transformational. That is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice. As a teacher at Evelyn Grace you will join me and together we will shape and develop our academy, and thereby realise our ambitions in building an outstanding school.
At Evelyn Grace Academy we believe that all our students can achieve excellence, no matter what their background and that they all deserve the very best teachers and resources to help them secure the very best qualifications. Accordingly, the Academy offers a rigorous curriculum and a broad enrichment programme for students at all key stages.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about education as a means of transforming people’s lives. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of outstanding teaching and securing excellent outcomes. However, we would equally consider newly qualified teachers who are keen to learn their craft.
The successful applicant will be a strong team player fully aligned to the Academy’s ethos of high academic expectation and aspiration for all. They will want to be part of body of teachers that work tirelessly to help our students develop the sort of qualities that will help them flourish and succeed in life.
As a member of Evelyn Grace and the ARK network, you will receive the sort of coaching, training and development opportunities that will help you become the very best that you can be.
For further information and to apply please visit our website: http://evelyngraceacademy.org/vacancies and submit your application by Wednesday 6th February.
For any queries relating to your application, please contact our HR Advisor Zeena Agha on 0207 737 9544 or zeena.agha@evelyngraceacademy.org
I wish you all the best in your application.
Yours faithfully,
Tim Dainty Principal
Job Description: P.E Teacher
The Role
·To provide outstanding teaching and learning of PE to secure high attainment of their students
·To collaborate effectively with other members of the department to continue to raise standards
Key responsibilities
·Provide a disciplined and exciting learning environment that helps students to develop their skills in sports and athletics
·Consistently plan, resource and deliver lessons that allow stimulating and enjoyable learning to take place
·Ensure that all students are given quality feedback in order to make rapid and sustained progress
·Contribute to the programme of enrichment and inter-school and house competition
·Help to maintain excellent standards of behaviour for learning across the Academy
Other
·Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Line Manager
·Undertake professional development and appraisal
Person Specification: P.E Teacher
Qualification Criteria
·Qualified to degree level and above
·Qualified to teach in the UK
Other
· This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check