Higher Level Teaching Assistant
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Salary: NJC Grade E - £26,357 - £29,439 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working Pattern: This is a fixed-term position working 33 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
As part of the Pilton Community College ethos of providing an aspirational education to every pupil, we are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to play a key role in developing our ‘Pilton Community Farm Project’ (PCFP).
This is a fixed term contract for one year in the first instance, dependent on external funding.
The PCFP will form an important part of our broad and balanced curriculum, enabling the College to be a meaningful educational setting for a greater number of young people. It will provide important environmental education to all of our pupils in the College, as well as providing an opportunity for some pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) to study agricultural or construction-based qualifications.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual and will have the advantage of:
- Working alongside our highly committed, professional and dedicated team
- Excellent support packages for new staff
- Outstanding opportunities for CPD
- You must have high expectations of yourself, your colleagues and your students and be committed to creating a stimulating learning environment which challenges everyone to achieve the highest standards
The postholder will be based within our team at Pilton Community College, and you must be highly organised, with the ability to establish effective learning opportunities; encouraging our students to be the best they can. If you have the ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support students to ensure they make good progress - we would like to hear from you.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 19th February 2024, interviews will be held on the week commencing Monday 26th February 2024.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Ventrus
Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.
Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available here.
Our Vision
At Pilton Community College, we are a successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive school whose student-centred philosophy demonstrates our commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential by fostering a culture where students believe that success is for all.
We have a strong ethos based on traditional values which underpin everything that we do. Our high expectations always positively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour, encourage students to show respect for themselves, others, and the world around them. The development of positive relationships and student ownership of all aspects of school life are essential ingredients that make Pilton Community College special.
We believe that:
” Your character and attitudes to others will determine your success in life alongside your academic qualifications.” Steve Jobs
The opportunities and support that we provide enable our students to develop these key characteristics and become confident young people who contribute to our local community.
Exciting time to join Pilton CC
As a school we are proud of the journey that we have been on and the way we have recently secured an ‘Ofsted Good’ grade across all areas. We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools both within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do, as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.
Wellbeing
Mental health and well-being are cornerstones of the school. We offer all staff a Worklife Balance Day. As a Trust we have adopted the ‘Mindful Employer Charter’ https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/.
Our ‘buddy system’ gives all staff a support person from across the school.
Core Values
Ventrus believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:
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