Associate Teacher

Associate Teacher, Aylesford School Warwick

Aylesford School Warwick is a forward thinking and exciting educational environment. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our students and our community.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our School Support Staff as an Associate Teacher. 

This is a term time only position and will be fixed term until 31 August 2024. The role would suit individuals who are interested in a career in teaching or within education, or a newly qualified Teacher who is looking to gain experience within a School. No previous experience of working within a school is necessary, however, you must be confident working and managing young people.

The successful applicant must be willing to have a DBS in-line with the School’s commitment to Safeguarding of pupils and students.

Associate Teacher Role

The primary function of the Associate Teacher is to:

·        To provide short term cover for absent teaching staff; registering students, allocating & supervising prepared work, keeping students on task and managing the behaviour of pupils during class

·        To provide support to an assigned Department when not required to provide cover

·        To be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people

·        Lunchtime supervision of the students for 30 minutes.

The successful candidate will have an interest in education; they will possess the ability to engage, enthuse and inspire students and will be able to manage classroom behaviour constructively in line with school policies and procedures.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to this role, as well as competent IT skills.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

·        Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people

·        Level 3 qualifications, including GCSE English & Mathematics

·        A willingness to gain experience of classroom practice and working with students.

·        An interest in working with young people in a classroom environment.

·        Good written communication and interpersonal skills

·        An eagerness to learn quickly.

·        Some knowledge of behaviour and learning strategies/programmes

·        The ability to engage, enthuse and inspire students 

·        A ‘can do’ attitude

·        Enthusiasm, self-motivation

·        Creativity and resilience

Please refer to the documents in the application pack below for more information.

Hours per week:       31.25 hours per week

Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.15pm

38 weeks per annum (Term Time Only)

The Post will be paid on Salary Grade F, Points 7-10 (£24,294.00 - £25,979.00 Full time equivalent per annum pro rata) which equates to a term time only pro rata salary of £18,765.07 per annum (This is inclusive of a lunchtime duty)

Aylesford School subscribe to the Schools Advisory Service staff-wellbeing package which offers a full range of well-being services. All employed members of staff have access to the facilities covered within this support package. Below is a non-exhaustive list of services that are accessible by the following methods.

 ·        Whole staff induction programme, you will be assigned to a staff member for the duration of your induction

·        Development opportunities

·        On-site gym that staff can be used by staff members

·        Staff room with a free coffee/hot chocolate vending machine

·        On-site parking for staff

·        Access to the canteen

·        Reduced rates at Nuffield Health Gym

·        VDU assessments and contributions towards the cost of glasses for our DSE users

·        Family friendly policy

In addition to the above, all staff members have access to the following: -

·        Physiotherapy

·        GP Helpline, for employees and members of their household.

·        Counselling for employees and members of their household.

·        Weight Management including Slimming World membership

·        Nurse support line for any Issue

·        Mindfulness

·        Maternity Webinars

·        Gym Fitness programs and challenges are provided via gym app.

·        Manspace

·        Feel Good App

·        Therapy for Cancer support

Applications

Please apply using the application form which is downloadable below.

• Closing date is midnight Sunday 25 February 2024
• Shortlisting will take place Monday 26 February 2024

Interview date to be confirmed.    

Please email complete application forms to hughes.s@aylesfordschool.org.uk

Contact Samantha Hughes HR Manager & Headteacher's PA for any queries on hughes.s@aylesfordschool.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CVs - candidates should download and complete the application form available. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.