15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 September 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    4 September 2024

Job details

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Working pattern

Part time: 32 hours

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,893

What skills and experience we're looking for

Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)Working Hours: 32 hours per week Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £17,774 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Are you committed to the development and achievement of pupils? Do you take a creative approach when interacting with children?

The St Leonards Academy are looking to recruit a Lesson Leader to join our friendly and enthusiastic team, contributing to raising standards in the classroom. In the absence of the class teacher, the Lesson Leader will provide lesson cover under the supervisory arrangements established by the Academy. When these cover arrangements are not required, to work as a Teaching Assistant according to the requirements of the Academy.

We are looking for someone who:

  • has a drive for excellence and a desire to deliver lessons of an outstanding quality
  • is highly organised, motivated and committed to the role
  • has experience working in teaching or in providing support in the classroom
  • is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure a high level of communication both internally and externally
  • is flexible to the changing demands of the role
  • is able to build positive working relationships with students
  • has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

Please refer to the attached job description for full details.

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

  • Automatic annual pay increments
  • High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
  • A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
  • Generous public sector pension scheme
  • Discounts on retail & travel
  • Cycle 2 Work scheme
  • Charity giving

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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About The St Leonards Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1345 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16

The St Leonards Academy

Here at The St Leonards Academy, we have a clear vision of what creates successful learners. And we know how to implement it.
Our students are enthusiastic about learning because we make sure we supply excellent teaching and exceptional pastoral care. 

As well as focussing on academic achievement we are equally committed to the improvement of our students' character through the promotion of our five virtues of kindness, respect, honesty, resilience and self-discipline.

They have opportunities galore to develop these virtues through our personal development curriculum and our enrichment programme that offers everything from rock-climbing to formal debating. Above all, they take pride in themselves, their school, and their learning.

Arranging a visit to The St Leonards Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email g.sidders@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk.

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