Educational Teaching Assistant
Upper Batley High School
Kirklees
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 6
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 7 August 2017
Job overview
Upper Batley High School is a dynamic and innovative learning community. We are proud that our focus is on educating ‘Tomorrow’s Successful Men’ and we are specialists in the education of boys. We are looking for a forward thinking individual to join our team on our journey to outstanding.
Our GCSE results are improving rapidly and in 2013 we were in the ‘Top 100 Most Improved’ schools in the UK. In 2014 we were in the ‘Top 50% of Schools in the UK for Value Added’ and in 2015 we were graded as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted. Ofsted said our learners are making rapid progress and ‘the school is a harmonious community in which to learn’. In 2016 we were identified as a Beacon School due to the excellent progress we make with our learners (Northern Powerhouse Report 2016).
Our 11-16 school is multi-cultural and located close to the town centre, within easy access of the motorway network. Our work is focused on developing the unique potential of every individual whilst working towards becoming an outstanding educational organisation. We are a vibrant, rich and exciting learning community with unique and inspiring opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
We are part of the Batley Multi Academy Trust, whose sole purpose is to provide an outstanding education through our family of schools. Batley Multi Academy Trust currently comprises Batley Girls’ High School and Upper Batley High School.
Upper Batley High School is seeking to employ one permanent and one temporary (for 12 months) Educational Teaching Assistant to join our existing team for 30 hours per week over 5 days. The successful candidates will be required to work as part of a friendly team including teachers and other associate staff to support the learning and welfare of all learners.
The successful candidate will:
- Be involved in assisting teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/prevention of resources
- Provide practical support for learning, educational activities, developing social skills and integration
- Have a strong ethos of effective team working
In return we can offer:
A firm commitment to your professional developmentwith a structure programme of CPD
· A supportive team of exceptional staff and school leaders to ensure success in the role
· Excellent facilities with highly motivated learners, keen to learn and engage in lessons
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive forward thinking school who in return for your commitment and hard work will support you to achieve your own career goals and aspirations.
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About Upper Batley High School
- Upper Batley High School
- Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley
- West Yorkshire
- WF17 0BJ
- United Kingdom
Upper Batley High School is a dynamic and innovative learning community. We are proud that our focus is on educating ‘Tomorrow’s Successful Men’ and we are specialists in the education of boys. We inspire every member of our learning community to be the very best version of themselves each and every day and we strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for forward thinking individuals to join our team on our journey to outstanding.
Upper Batley High School is a school dedicated to delivering academic success, coupled with first class care, guidance and support. Our bespoke, engaging and enriching curriculum ensures our young people achieve at a high level, and our outstanding Career Pathways education inspires our learners to reach their potential and achieve their career goals. We are ambitious for what our learners can achieve, and our curriculum enrichment provides a wide range of experiences outside of the classroom. From the Barnyard to Forest School, from cricket to croquet, from the music recording studio to rocket club there is something for everyone, and plenty of new activities to try. Our school lies at the heart of our community and we firmly believe community makes us.
Our GCSE results are improving rapidly and we were graded as a ‘Good’ school in all areas by Ofsted in 2019, with outstanding provision for careers. Ofsted said our learners are making rapid progress and ‘the school is a harmonious community in which to learn’. We were identified as a Beacon School due to the excellent progress we make with our learners (Northern Powerhouse Report 2016) and we have achieved several awards such as Eco Schools, Gold Award for Mental Health & Wellbeing and our community work is currently featured in an exhibition in the People's History Museum, Manchester.
Our 11-16 school is multi-cultural and located close to the town centre, within easy access of the motorway network. Our work is focused on developing the unique potential of every individual whilst working towards becoming an outstanding educational organisation. We are a vibrant, rich and exciting learning community with unique and inspiring opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
We are part of the Batley Multi Academy Trust, whose sole purpose is to provide an outstanding education through our family of schools. Batley Multi Academy Trust currently comprises Batley Girls’ High School, Upper Batley High School, Healey Junior Infant & Nursery School, Field Lane Junior Infant & Nursery School and Batley Grammar School.
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