Graduate Intern Teaching Assistant
Nower Hill High School
Harrow
- New
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Salary scale H2, at £26,238 pa which pro rata is £21,817.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate Start
- Apply by:
- 18 September 2024
Job overview
35 hours per week term time only 8.15am - 4.15pm (a one-hour unpaid break is incorporated in the hours.) Salary scale H2, at £26,238 pa which pro rata is £21,817.
Required for an immediate start, an enthusiastic and committed person to support and work with students within and outside of the classroom. It is essential that applicants hold a degree qualification or equivalent.
The successful candidate will support students both in the mainstream classroom and also in a 1:1 capacity. The successful candidate will also be expected to lead small group sessions within the core subject areas of Maths and English. An interest in working with students with a wide range of special educational needs including emotional, social and mental health needs is essential, together with an interest in supporting second language learners. A caring, flexible and common sense approach is important.
This post is ideal for recent graduates who may be considering embarking on a career in teaching, health or social care, as you will have the opportunity to work with young people with a range of needs and benefit from the considerable experience of our Inclusion Faculty colleagues. Excellent CPD opportunities are available in our highly regarded Inclusion Faculty and many of our Interns move on to successful teaching careers or other professional careers working with children and young people.
Nower Hill is a high achieving co-educational, multicultural school. At the most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated “outstanding”. We have high all round standards and a warm, supportive environment.
Please provide a letter (max 1 side A4) explaining why you are suited to the role, with your completed application form.
Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting / interviews will be ongoing. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 18th September 2024
Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check. As a diverse and inclusive school we are committed to equality of opportunity for all of our staff and welcome applications that represent our community. Applications from all individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, ethnicity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please click to view the Nower Hill High School Equality Information and Objectives 2023-24
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About Nower Hill High School
Nower Hill High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher. We’d love you to come and join us!
We offer:
- A dynamic place to work
- Comprehensive Professional Development and training opportunities
- Staff well-being service ( ESP’s Employee Assistance Programme )
- A comfortable and well-resourced working environment
- A highly skilled, professional and inspirational staff
- A diverse, ambitious and inspirational student body
- An aspirational community of local families
- Excellent facilities
- Excellent in-school career advancement opportunities
- Free fitness suite membership
- On site qualified nurse and counsellor. Free annual flu vaccinations
- Excellent student support systems
- A programme of staff social events
- A very supportive Leadership Team
- Competitive London pay scales
- Excellent holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- The option of a school place for children of staff
- A very supportive Governing Body
- A thriving extra-curricular activities and trips programme
- On site catering facilities and outlets
- Excellent public transport links into Central London
- Local shops within walking distance
- An Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ in all 5 categories
Hear what some of our recently appointed staff have to say about working here:
Halima, Science Teacher
“I was welcomed at NHHS as a trainee teacher and was amazed at the level of support I received on my journey to becoming a qualified teacher.. The staff are very supportive and always willing to help and the regular CPD opportunities that the school provides have ensured my ongoing development as a teacher.The students are very hard-working, enthusiastic and keen to learn which creates a very positive learning environment and makes them a pleasure to teach.”
Dmitry, Humanities Teacher
“The environment created by the friendly, polite and courteous student population as well as the warm welcomes I received by staff upon my initial arrival made it such an easy place to feel as an important part of a community based on academic excellence.”
Aisling, Art Teacher
“Joining Nower Hill School as an NQT I was made very welcome by my department. The teachers are very enthusiastic and always work as a team, offering me support and guidance. What I noticed most about Nower Hill pupils was how proud they were of the school. I saw how much they genuinely enjoyed their lessons, they are wonderful pupils to teach.”
Sajid, Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
“The school has an excellent induction programme for new teachers and you will find a very supportive environment with welcoming friendly staff, willing to care for your development. CPD at Nower Hill is personalised to allow teachers to develop their own teaching interests which will benefit both you and your department and faculty. Our students are joyful to teach. I have found that they are polite, well-mannered and in lessons enthusiastic, focussed and motivated towards success.”
Nower Hill is a happy, hardworking school. I do hope that you want to come and join us
I look forward to hearing from you.
Joanne Skelhorne
Headteacher
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