Curriculum Specialist

Tinsley Meadows Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1SG

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22.2 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £30,024 and £32,597

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has a high expectations for every child.

• Has a commitment to on-going personal and professional development

• Has an interest in and a strong commitment to supporting children’s learning, development and well-being

• Is caring and compassionate, treating children and colleagues with respect as individuals. Uphold the ethical principles and code of conduct

• Values diversity, equity and inclusion and have high expectations for every child

• Is innovative and creative

• Is an effective team player and contribute to the whole school community

• Is an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive and friendly attitude

• Has a record of good to outstanding teaching or a strong commitment to developing your practice to become outstanding.

• Has a strong understanding of the national curriculum.

If you think you have the skills, knowledge and passion needed and would like to work in a busy, friendly environment where staff are valued, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• A dedicated, forward thinking and supportive Trust, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to providing opportunities for quality CPD and career progression

• A passionate, engaging and diverse community

• Excellent terms and conditions and progressive employment policies to (e.g. Family Friendly Policy, Menopause Policy, Workforce Charter)

• Competitive rates of pay which are in line with nationally negotiated pay rates

• A culture of ethical leadership where our team members are central to our success

• Opportunities for collaboration and sharing of practice with colleagues across the trust

• Excellent working conditions in state of the art premises with secure parking and facilities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Tinsley Meadows Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 670 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tinsley Meadows Primary School website
• Email address: applications@tinsleymeadows.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142441842
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tinsley-meadows-primary-school

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust, and is a leading Sheffield school for children aged 2-11 years. We are a school that invests heavily in staff to ensure that they are equipped with the tools and techniques to excel in this significantly rewarding environment. We know great talent when we see it and we do not underestimate the power of professional and personal development. We provide high quality CPD, coaching opportunities, networking and team teaching so as to create strong, effective, and inspirational leaders of the future. We also support trainee teachers through Teach First and School Direct routes and have a successful record of contributing towards quality training packages to develop outstanding practice. We invest in our staff and understand the importance of creating a strong work/life balance.

Arranging a visit to Tinsley Meadows Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@tinsleymeadows.sheffield.sch.uk.

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