Teacher
Ash Field Academy, Leicester, LE5 4PYThis job expired on 8 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
4 January 2022
Closing date
8 October 2021 at 5pm
Date listed
24 September 2021
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 24 hours over 3 days per week (term time) plus 18 hours training
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE Pay starting from £30,115
Actual salary
- Actual pay starting from £18,069 (60% of FTE £30,115) - AFAT payscale point 11
Teacher job summary
COME AND WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY TEAM AND ENTHUSIASTIC PUPILS AT OUR OUTSTANDING SCHOOL
Ash Field Academy is an all age, all ability special school for pupils with complex physical, medical and learning needs. We are looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious teacher to join our dynamic staff team.
We have a vacancy for the following position:
Class Teacher – Part-time 3 days per week plus 18 hours training (60% FTE)
The post will be permanent subject to the satisfactory completion of a 12 month probationary period
Enhanced pay – Actual pay starting from £18,069 (60% of FTE £30,115) - AFAT payscale point 11
Appointment will be subject to Ash Field Academy Trust Pay and Conditions
Starting date: Tuesday 4th January 2022
Your approach and qualities are far more important than the subject or age you have taught before. Our priority is to appoint amazing teachers who want to make a positive contribution to Ash Field pupils. You will be committed to promoting the joy of learning and the best educational opportunities and outcomes for all our pupils. Whilst we value the experiences you have already had with SEND, we have a fantastic, supportive team who can help you hone your skills to teach our wonderful pupils. Please state clearly in your application where you feel your strengths and areas of expertise lie.
Please note that all applications must be made by completing the Ash Field application form, clearly stating which post you are applying for. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form. To apply please download the information pack and application form from the eteach website and submit your application via eteach or email to: office@ashfield.leicester.sch.uk
Closing date: Fri 8th October 2021
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
ASH FIELD ACADEMY IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND EXPECTS ALL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. IT IS AN OFFENCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE BARRED FROM WORKING WITH CHILDREN OR VULNERABLE ADULTS. ALL POSTS ARE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of disability, race, sex, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
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 Ash Field Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 165 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ash Field Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@ashfield.leicester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0116 2737151
Thank you for expressing an interest in the post of teacher at Ash Field Academy.
We hope this information will give you an insight into the role. Please look at our website and read our most recent Ofsted report (2017).
We are planning to make a teacher appointment for Tuesday 4th January 2022. This is as an exciting opportunity to complement our talented team with a new teacher who shares our values and commitment.
The post is suitable for newly qualified teachers or experienced teachers who are looking for a new challenge. We will obviously consider your skills and experiences but the most important thing is that you have the potential and drive to be a great teacher and an ambassador for the academy, sharing our ethos and values.
Working at Ash Field will give you the opportunity to work in an exceptionally supportive environment with children who want to learn and make progress and alongside staff who recognise the importance of outstanding learning and support. Our pupils never fail to astound us with their exemplary behaviour, kindness and determination. We hope that this has been your experience during the time you have worked with us.
Our trustees offer strong leadership to the academy and are committed to honest self-evaluation and continual improvement. They have a wide range of skills and are able to provide challenge and support in equal measure.
As a Teaching School, the academy is committed to professional development for all and has a long history of successful involvement in ITT programmes across the City. We work primarily with the primary and secondary SCITT providers and Leicester University. We are proud that we have realised our vision for all trainee teachers to have some time working in a special school.
We look forward to the future with confidence and continued high ambitions. If you feel you would like to continue as a member of staff at Ash Field, then we very much look forward to receiving your application.
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