Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Performing Arts

Required as soon as possible, Ashmole Academy is looking to appoint a HLTA/Cover Supervisor for our Performing Arts department who will be responsible for supervising classes during the absence of teaching staff.

Under the direction and supervision of teaching staff, the successful candidate will also provide learning support and assistance to pupils in and out of the classroom and may also work with small groups of pupils and on a one-to-one basis. They will also support the Head of Drama in producing our fantastic annual show. 

The Performing Arts Faculty at Ashmole Academy is a dynamic and vibrant place to work. We have a strong cohort of students choosing Performing Arts at both GCSE and A Level and the faculty has its own building with excellent facilities, including a newly refurbished drama studio. At Ashmole we invest in and value Performing Arts with numerous shows and concerts throughout the year as well as a music scholarship programme.

The successful candidate may have a performing arts related degree, will have a passion to inspire and maintain high quality of teaching and learning and have a flexible approach to their job role.  This may be suitable for candidates who are considering a career in teaching in the future.

Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station.  The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff, and continues to support other schools as a Behaviour Hub lead school. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school.
• Extensive professional development to ensure high quality mentoring through INSET days, themed whole school meetings, support in completing national professional qualifications and departmental meetings with a focus on training.
• A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities.
• Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site.
• On site Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays.
• Opportunities to be part of range of school trips including destinations in Europe and USA

If you would like to apply and would like to visit the school first, please contact Charlotte Low to arrange a school visit

clc@ashmoleacademy.org 

Please visit our website for more information and a job description: https://www.ashmoleacademy.org and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: 10:00am Monday 23rd September 2024*

 *The School reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources. 

Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment