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Lesson Leader

Lesson Leader

The St Leonards Academy

East Sussex

Salary:
East Sussex Grade 5: £21,968 - £22,369
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
19 February 2023

Job overview

Are you committed to the development and achievement of pupils?

Do you take a creative approach when interacting with children?

The St Leonards Academy are looking to recruit a Lesson Leader to join our friendly and enthusiastic team, contributing to raising standards in the classroom. In the absence of the class teacher, the Lesson Leader will provide lesson cover under the supervisory arrangements established by the Academy. When these cover arrangements are not required, to work as a Teaching Assistant according to the requirements of the Academy.  

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is patient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning.
  • Is confident in running stimulating, fun and educational activities with children.
  • Can build and encourage confidence in children, allowing them to lead their own learning when appropriate.

The St Leonards Academy

Here at The St Leonards Academy, we have a clear vision of what creates successful learners. And we know how to implement it. Our students are enthusiastic about learning because we make sure we supply excellent teaching and exceptional pastoral care. 

As well as focussing on academic achievement we are equally committed to the improvement of our students' character through the promotion of our five virtues of kindness, respect, honesty, resilience and self-discipline.

They have opportunities galore to develop these virtues through our personal development curriculum and our enrichment programme that offers everything from rock-climbing to formal debating. Above all, they take pride in themselves, their school, and their learning.

We truly value the experience, the dedication and the commitment of all our employees.

When you work with us, we will offer you industry leading benefits including:

  • Teachers and Support Staff receive automatic annual pay awards.
  • High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression.
  • A commitment to your health & wellbeing; onsite Wellbeing Champions, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, an Employee Assistance program.
  • Generous public sector pension scheme.
  • Discounts on retail & travel.
  • Cycle 2 Work scheme.
  • Charity giving.
  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays. 

The University of Brighton is the sponsor of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Close connection with the university allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and our pupils.

Find out more

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Gail Ferguson, Academy Administration Manager on 01424 448740 or g.ferguson@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk

Closing Date: 19 February 2023

Interview Date: Week commencing 20 February 2023

Our commitment

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all members of the community. 

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff recruitment practices.

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About The St Leonards Academy

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Based in St Leonards on Sea, to the west of Hastings, East Sussex, The St Leonards Academy is a large coastal community secondary school with approximately 1500 students. It offers high-quality modern facilities with state-of-the-art ICT provision, following a major capital redevelopment and extension programme in 2012. The academy has extensive grounds, large playing fields and excellent sports facilities. It also hosts a special facility for 18 young people with physical disabilities or severe autism. It is a popular school, full in each year group.

In January 2017 the academy maintained a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, its second Good judgement since opening as an academy in September 2011. This outcome was a well-deserved recognition of the continuing improvements that have been made to deliver the best possible outcomes for students.

We are proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust, a family of 15 infant, primary and secondary academies, located across Sussex. Enriched by the University of Brighton’s contribution, we want to ensure that the 7,700 pupils in our academies are inspired to meet their potential and develop a passion for life-long learning. We truly believe that education transforms lives. All of our academies are judged as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

We work collaboratively to help our students and everyone connected to our academies achieve excellence. By working together and sharing ideas, insights and best practice, our academies support each other to improve.

It is important to us that our academies have a positive impact on their communities and that students understand the role they can play in the wider world. We work to ensure that parents and carers are actively engaged in their child’s learning.

We value our staff, investing in their training and development at all stages of their careers.

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