Teaching Assistant (Would consider Level 1 or Level 2)
Oulton Academy
Leeds
- £20,670 - £23,096 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Level 1 - Band 5 & 6, Point 4 to 11 (Actual Salary - £20,670 to £23,096) / L2 - Band 6, Points 6 – 11 (Actual Salary £21,330 to £23,096)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 January 2025
Job overview
‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, and therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay.’
Oulton Academy is an Ofsted rated Outstanding mixed secondary school catering to students aged between 11 and 16 located in the town of Oulton, South Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Oulton Academy is rapidly becoming the school of choice in the area and student numbers are increasing. We are seeking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic school team. The Teaching Assistant will ensure that the needs of our pupils are met. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and the impact that good teaching can have on the lives of children young people.
If you are looking to be stretched and challenged and you have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our students, please refer to the full job description.
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please visit the Carlton Academy Trust website by following the link below. Alternatively, please complete an application form and equalities monitoring form on TES. No additional supporting statements or CVs will be considered.
Vacancies - Carlton Academy Trust
Employee welfare is important to us and see them as the Trust’s prime asset. Therefore, we look after our staff and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits through our Carlton Cares programme.
Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust
We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager
W: www.carltonacademytrust.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th January 2025 at 9.00am
The school has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service. Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Attached documents
About Oulton Academy
- Oulton Academy
- Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS26 8EX
- United Kingdom
Principal
John Higgins
Values and Vision
Oulton Academy values students who have respect for others, who are resilient and those who take responsibility for their actions. The school believes no child should be stopped from having an excellent education and everyone can have great achievement, students should try their best to achieve outstanding results. Students are encouraged to take part in the comprehensive enrichment programme.
‘The school’s mission is to ensure that pupils leave Oulton Academy as happy, well qualified and confident young adults. The school provides a vibrant and positive place to learn that pupils enjoy.’ Ofsted Outstanding, March 2024
Why work at Oulton Academy
Oulton Academy, part of Carlton Academy Trust, provides Outstanding Learning, Outstanding Support and Outstanding Experiences for all students by demonstrating our values in our daily behaviour. We drive students to achieve the best they can with exemplary professional standards in a caring environment.
‘The school has exceptionally high expectations for pupils.’ Ofsted Outstanding, March 2024
Whether you are joining us as a support staff member, an NQT, in a leadership position, and everything in between, we will invest in you and your development throughout your career. By all working together, supporting and motivating each other, we believe we can raise current standards and transform the lives of our students. If, as a Trust, we support you to help you reach your potential, we can help ensure all the children you teach will also reach theirs.
Career development: Oulton Academy prides itself on providing both formal and informal CPD opportunities, 2 hours per week minimum. Formal CPD includes but is not limited to NPQs, Level 7 Masters degrees and the nationally recognised Embedding Formative Assessment (EFA) programme. Informal CPD provides staff with weekly departmental time as well as the chance to collaborate with other teams across the academy. All staff receive a comprehensive induction programme before they start their new role.
Employee benefits
Staff welfare: staff feel respected for their professional judgement and there is recognition for their teaching performance.
Work-life balance: The academy leadership supports all staff ensuring that overlap between work and home is minimised.
‘They are proud to work at the school and are united in the pursuit of excellence.’ Ofsted Outstanding, March 2024
‘Staff feel supported in their workload and well-being.’ Ofsted outstanding, March 2024
Oulton Academy strives for smaller class sizes for all year groups and where possible flexible working opportunities.
Financial incentives - Carlton Cares platform:
- Membership to a government pension scheme
- Access to a health care plan
- Salary Sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work scheme and Technology scheme)
- Discounts and offers at major high street/online retailers.
- Access to a 24-hour employee assistance and wellbeing counselling service phone line - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Services | Health Assured
You can find out more about the benefits package for staff, here: Employee Benefits – Carlton Academy Trust
Send your completed application form to: hr@catrust.uk before the closing date, which can be found on the job description for each vacancy.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists. If successfully shortlisted, you will be required to provide your original birth certificate alongside additional documents to verify your identity.
Prior to you attending one of our recruitment and selection processes, we expect you to have read the following policies; Child Protection and Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, which can be found on our website under Key Information.
www.oultonacademy.org.uk/10/key-information/category/16/key-policies
If you would like to arrange to visit the Academy, please contact the main office: 0113 2059559.
*Please note Oulton Academy was formerly Royds Academy.
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