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Higher Level Teaching Assistant in the English Department

Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7AJ

This job expired on 30 September 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible. Applications will be considered on receipt, so early application is recommended

• Closing date

  30 September 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time only. 8:30am-3:15pm Part time or job share available
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7

Higher Level Teaching Assistant in the English Department job summary

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with a specific focus on supporting students in English lessons to join our experienced and dynamic English Department. The successful applicant will be someone who works well in a team, can prioritise and is able to work flexibly with colleagues to support students. Good communication skills are essential. Commitment to the core values of the school and to the importance of your own professional development are essential. Please see the job description and person specification for more details.

The postholder will report to the Head of English.

Remuneration: the grade 7 pro-rata salary for this role is: £16,848.33-£18,236.56. (Pay Award pending). The post holder also has access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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

Didcot Girls School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Please be aware that you will be required to bring your original qualification certificate(s), proof of residence and photographic ID to interview.

Didcot Girls School is an equal opportunities employer.

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About Didcot Girls' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1643 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Didcot Girls' School website
• Email address: fadley@didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01235 812092
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/didcot-girls-school-didcot

Didcot Girls’ School is a dynamic school. In November 2022, the school was again judged to be Outstanding. As Ofsted recognised, we invest in all of our staff:

“Leaders support staff very well. They have established a collaborative and respectful working environment. With the trust, they provide highly valued training and leadership programmes. Staff are exceptionally proud to work at the school.”

Ofsted also noted the high standards within the school and commented that “Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary”

We are a values-driven school, committed to high quality teaching and learning and respectful relationships within an inclusive learning community. Developing stimulating and student-centred teaching and learning is at the centre of our school development work. We work hard to ensure that all girls’ education enables our students to develop confidence, leadership skills and high levels of aspiration.

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and make every effort to accommodate flexible working.

Summer 2022 GCSE results were superb with 88% of all students achieving 4+ in English and Maths, and 72% doing the same at 5+. Results at A level in the mixed sixth form shared with our partner school, St Birinus School, are also extremely strong with 44% of grades awarded as A* or A and 68% achieving Grades A*-B. These results place us as one of the highest performing schools in the county.

Arranging a visit to Didcot Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fadley@didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk.

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