Directorate: People Services
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours a week, 40 weeks a year
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: The Kingsmead School
Required from September 2023 (or sooner if possible)
We are seeking to appoint a number of dynamic, ambitious and inspirational colleague to join our successful team at the Bridge Street School (Kingsmead PRU)
This post is integral to our school and plays an important role in enhancing the opportunities for young people. This post would suit a passionate and motivated colleague who is keen in working with pupils.
As a HLTA you will need to share our commitment and vision and would to a team of likeminded colleagues. Our collection of schools is not only changing but also growing. As a result, this could lead to further progression opportunities within our schools over time. This role will include working with young people in the community and being responsible for the delivery of education.
The successful candidate will be able to engage and enthuse our pupils and work cooperatively within a diverse team of professionals from across the education and wider care landscape. Our mantra “we never give up” underpins our approach to working with pupils and guides and underpins our values. This is a fundamental part of the collection of schools vision so it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy.
We understand that our staff team are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and cooperation with a high regard for personal and professional development. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to enable our students to reach their full potential, joining our school also offers many personal benefits including:
1. A committed and passionate staff team
2. A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and training opportunities
3. Regular well-being support
4. A supportive environment where your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
The RESPECT Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.
For further details, please view the attached documents or visit our website https://www.kingsmead.derby.sch.uk
Applicants need to complete the application form and write no more than 2 sides of A4 on your philosophy of education and how your skills, experiences and personal qualities make you suitable for this role. Send application forms to Sharon Barker at The Kingsmead School, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LB Telephone 01332 973830, email
[email protected]
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all our students as our number one priority. This includes a commitment to robust Recruitment, Selection and Induction procedures.
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job. For reasons connected with a particular need of the Council it may be appropriate, subject to approval, to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade.
Quick Tip! Remember to align your personal statement to the Essential Criteria in the Person Specification
The closing date for this vacancy is 22nd May 2023 at 9am. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on 26th May 2023.