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  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    14 February 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    31 January 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

NJC Grade 4, Scale points 6-8 (Actual salary £19,602 to £20,324 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced librarian, interested in managing the school library and supporting students to develop their literacy skills? We are looking for someone who is passionate about reading and wants to help the progress of young people. Professional, friendly, patient and polite, with good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with students and teachers with literacy development and championing reading.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have an interest in reading, literary, education and working with young people
  • Be responsible for the day to day management of the school library
  • Develop and promote literacy, reading for enjoyment and information handling, research and study skills
  • Be a positive team player, believe in the importance of team work and adopt a collaborative approach to working.

What the school offers its staff

Thornhill Academy is an 11 to 16 secondary academy, with 574 students and occupies a large site in close proximity to Sunderland City Centre. Thornhill offers students and staff rewarding and deeply engaging experiences, and supports them on their journey to become inspirational and reflective practitioners, improving life for all in our community.

At Thornhill we take pride in developing each individual pupil to achieve their potential and make a positive contribution to society. We provide a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which we challenge all to strive for personal accomplishment.

Our Aims are to create an environment in which all take responsibility for their actions, behaviour and learning; relishing challenges and learning from failures. We want to create a safe, supportive and happy working environment in which diversity is celebrated and pupils and staff thrive.

Thornhill Academy is a fantastic school and I believe it is our job to develop a lifelong passion for learning through high quality teaching which fosters curiosity and promotes independence. We are committed to recognising and developing the whole child: physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually, creating active and responsible citizens who lead a successful and fulfilling life.

Our young people tell us they are very happy here and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure a successful experience for all.

Further details about the role

To apply please download and complete the attached application form. Please note we do not accept CV’s. We ask that all completed application forms are sent to Kim Weller at kim.weller@consilium-at.com

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

The closing date for applications is 14th February 2023 at 9am

Interviews will take place on a date TBC

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.

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About Thornhill Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
578 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16

Arranging a visit to Thornhill Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kim.weller@consilium-at.com.

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