Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Unqualified Teacher
Upland Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4DGThis job expired on 21 February 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 February 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 January 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,415.00 - £35,954.00 Annually (Actual) HLTA BEX08 - £31,440 UNQ 1-6 £24,415 - £35,954 depending on experience
Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Unqualified Teacher job summary
Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant OR Unqualified Teacher
School: Upland Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2024
Contract Hours: 35 hours per week 8.30am to 4.00pm (half hour unpaid lunch break lunch). We are happy to accept part time applications.
Grade: HLTA BEX08 / UNQ 1-6 depending on experience
Salary: HLTA BEX08 - £31,440
UNQ 1-6 £24,415 - £35,954 depending on experience
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
The closing date for applications 21st February 2024 and interviews are scheduled for Friday 23rd February 2024
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
We are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) OR unqualified teacher with the passion and enthusiasm to raise standards in our lovely school. The position is currently fixed term for this academic year.
The ideal candidate will have:
A HLTA qualification, or relevant qualifications to a similar or higher level or an Unqualified Teacher
The experience and ability to plan for and deliver quality first teaching
Knowledge of a range of primary school interventions and provisions,
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 020 8303 2175.
For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk
Upland Primary School
Upland Primary School is an over-subscribed two-form entry primary school with a nursery in the heart of Bexleyheath. Our school has a vibrant feel; we are proud of our happy, welcoming and positive atmosphere and our strong community links. The exciting and innovative curriculum at Upland ensures that our children enjoy coming to school and have a real love of learning. Our children are encouraged to become independent learners; we work together to build confidence and self-esteem, allowing children to explore different activities in a variety of ways.
For further information about the school, please visit www.upland.bexley.sch.uk
Cygnus Academies Trust
Upland Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.
Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.
For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk
We offer:
Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers pension
25 days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
Employee support services.
Effective CPD opportunities
Collaborative working with other schools
Excellent ICT facilities
Opportunities for flexible working
Additional Information
- References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
- Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.
- Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
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.
About Upland Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 475 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Upland Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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