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Primary Co-Teacher

Ark Globe Academy, London, SE1 6AG

This job expired on 31 August 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2022

• Closing date

  31 August 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 July 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 08:00am-16:00pm, 39 weeks (Term time only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 5 (£19,845-£22,891)
• Actual salary: Grade 5 (£19,845-£22,891)

Primary Co-Teacher job summary

Reports to:  Assistant Principal

Start date:    01 September 2022

Salary:            Grade 5 (£19,845-£22,891)

Hours:            08:00am-16:00pm, 39 weeks (Term time only)

 The Role

To provide outstanding support to our class teachers and the academy to ensure our pupils make rapid academic progress and fulfil their potential.

 Key responsibilities

·         Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning and academic programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence

·         Assist with whole class teaching, under the direction of a Primary teacher

·         Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives

·         Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions

·         Observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance

·         Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery

·         Supervise pupils in the playgrounds, dining hall etc and assist with general pastoral care

·         Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher

 Outcomes and activities

Learning Support

·         Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the school, including those with physical, learning and behaviour difficulties

·         Work with teachers to assess the needs of individual children

·         Work with the Inclusion Lead and other teachers to implement intervention plans and develop resources for pupils who have identified needs

·         Plan, deliver and review 1:1 / small group interventions for pupils

·         Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance to class teachers and leaders

·         Assist with whole class teaching when appropriate

·         Assist with behaviour management within and outside the classroom.

 Other support

·         Assist with follow-through strategies for related services, e.g., speech and language therapy, occupational therapy etc

·         Maintain pupil and family confidentiality

·         Attend regular meetings and training, as required

·         Run extra-curricular activities and participate in trips and visits

 Other

·         Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Primary Principal and SLT

·         Contribute towards the wider academy objectives and improvements

·         Support other operations when required

·         Carry out first aid duties and undertaking fire marshal duties, if and when required

·         Undertake morning, lunch and playground duties, when required

·         Be willing to undertake appropriate training in line with contractual duties

·         Be flexible in regard to working hours

·         Attend and support out of hours’ academy events as requested e.g., summer fair, parents’ evenings

·         This job description is subject to change with the agreement of the post holder

 Role review

·         This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the time of drafting. It cannot be read as an exhaustive list. These responsibilities will be discussed annually as part of the post holder’s annual performance review and are subject to change. However, it may be altered at any time subject to need in consultation with the post holder subject to the Principal’s approval.

Person Specification: Primary Co-Teacher

 Qualification Criteria

·         Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade B or above

·         Qualified to degree level

·         Right to work in UK

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

·         Proven commitment to continued professional development and a readiness to reflect and self-evaluate to change, improve and develop

·         Experience of building appropriate and effective relationships with young people

·         Excellent English and mathematical skills

·         Good interpersonal and listening skills; a high degree of emotional intelligence; and an effective oral and written communicator with children, staff and parents

·         The ability to develop positive relationships with all young people

·         Well-developed planning and organising skills including time management, prioritisation, delegation and administration

·         Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion

·         Able to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and pupil’s personal health and hygiene with appropriate training

·         Competent user of ICT

·         Ability to lead sessions for pupils after receiving training

Experience

·         Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil

·         A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action

·         Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background

·         Professional outlook, detail orientated and able to multi-task and meet deadlines

·         A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative

·         Helpful, positive, patient and caring nature

·         Calm and professional under pressure

·         Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion

·         Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement

Other

·         Right to work in the UK

·         Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students

·         Willingness to undertake training

·         This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

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About Ark Globe Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 18
• Education phase: Through school
• School size: 1334 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ark Globe Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@arkglobe.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-globe-academy (opens in new tab)

At Ark Globe Academy we have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.

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