Lesson Leader
The St Leonards Academy, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HHThis job expired on 19 February 2023
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 February 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- East Sussex Grade 5: £21,968 - £22,369
What skills and experience we're looking for
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:
- Is patient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning
- Is confident in running stimulating, fun and educational activities with children
- Can build and encourage confidence in children, allowing them to lead their own learning when appropriate
What the school offers its staff
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 focusing 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.
We truly value the experience,the dedication and the commitment of all our employees. When you work with us, we will offer you industry leading benefits including:
- Teachers and Support Staff receive automatic annual pay awards
- High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
- A commitment to your health & wellbeing; onsite Wellbeing Champions, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, an Employee Assistance program
- Generous public sector pension scheme
- Discounts on retail & travel
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
- Charity giving
- Generous annual leave+ bank holidays
The University of Brighton is the sponsor of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Close connection with the university allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and our pupils.
Further details about the role
We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff recruitment practices.
Find out more
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Gail Ferguson, Academy Administration Manager on 01424 448740 or g.ferguson@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk
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.
About The St Leonards Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1345 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The St Leonards Academy website
- Email address
- g.ferguson@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01424 448740
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.ferguson@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk.
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