Learning Supervisor
The King's School
Pontefract
- £22,039.46 - £24,153.13 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 7, Scale Range 18 - 23 (£29,269 - £32,076 per annum, reduced to £22,039.46 - £24,153.13 per annum due to part time hours and term time working)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 December 2023
Job overview
Join our team of dedicated support staff and become an essential part of the educational journey of our pupils, ensuring their success and wellbeing!
What does this role involve?
We’re seeking a fantastic Learning Supervisor to become part of our team at The King’s School. As a Learning Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the continuity for learning in the absence of regular teaching staff.
To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate flexibility and initiative, and show that you have the skills to motivate engage and inspire students, whilst actively contributing to the high expectations and achievements of the school.
Previous experience is not necessary as extensive training will be provided. The role does not require a teaching qualification but is suitable for those considering teacher training in the future.
Some of your key duties will include:
- Responsibility for agreed learning activities for students on a short-term basis.
- Working within an established Behaviour and Relationships Policy to manage behaviour constructively.
- Providing pastoral support to students, where appropriate.
Why choose The King’s School?
At Pontefract Academies Trust, our mission is to run top-quality, high-achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. We understand the importance of attracting, building, and retaining talent, and supporting employees in their professional growth to give us capacity to deliver consistently high standards.
At The King’s School we make no apologies for our aspiration: to become a school of educational excellence that makes positive change to the lives of the children we service. We are proud to have inherited a rich heritage of over 400 years of history, and as one of the oldest secondary schools in the country, we are excited by the challenge of leaving a legacy for many years to come.
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
- Generous employer pension (LGPS Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund).
- Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
- Flexible working requests always considered.
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Reduced gym membership at Aspire Health Facilities across the region.
- Childcare vouchers.
- Employee assistance programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).
- PAT on the back scheme.
- Life assurance of at least three times your salary.
- Free flu vaccinations.
Next steps:
Please click here to view our 2022 – 2025 Trust Strategic Plan, or click here to access The King’s School website.
To arrange a visit to the school, or for further information on the role, please contact admin@kings.patrust.org.uk or call 01977 703270.
Please click here to access our website and submit your application on our Face-Ed system no later than 10:00am on Friday 15th December 2023.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Attached documents
About The King's School
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As a proud member of Pontefract Academies Trust, The King's School is renowned for its educational excellence and for consistently achieving strong academic results. Established in 1139, The King's School stands as a beacon of education for almost nine centuries. We take great pride in being more than just a secondary school; we are a caring, high-performing community where students can become the best version of themselves, proudly carrying the legacy of The King's School.
With a remarkable history spanning over 850 years, our school is deeply rooted in tradition, but it is the people that make The King's School exceptional. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff, in collaboration with parents, strives to provide a first-class education, ensuring every student receives the opportunities they deserve.
An incredible culture
The King’s School is more than just a workplace; it is a great place to work. Our staff are at the core of our success- everything we achieve is attributed to their hard work and dedication, and we, therefore, ensure they are well looked after.
No matter your role, if you're a part of our school, your contributions will be genuinely valued. Everything we do at The King’s School is based on great relationships, and it is important to us that staff are happy in their work. This means a balance of challenge, support, recognition, and plenty of opportunities for development and career progression.
What staff say about working with us
"Being part of the Senior Leadership Team at The King's School is a privilege. I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to work with our committed teachers who are passionate about their craft and who are dedicated to the wonderful young people that we serve. As a senior leader, I have regular opportunities to further develop my skillset and be involved in the wider school community." - Senior Leader
"Working at The King's School for the past 12 years has been an incredibly rewarding experience. As a middle leader for Year 10 and 11, I feel privileged to support students through such a pivotal stage of their education, alongside a team of dedicated and compassionate colleagues. I've had the opportunity to take on a variety of roles and engage in high-quality professional development, which has enabled me to grow both personally and professionally. The culture here is one of warmth, ambition, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every young person - and I'm proud to be a part of it." - Middle Leader
"During my first term at The King's School, I have received the warmest of welcome from both students and staff alike. It has been a rewarding experience to continue my teaching career in a middle-leader role in such a strong support system." - Middle Leader
“I could not have imagined settling into a new job with such welcoming and supportive staff better than how I started my teaching career at The King's School. All departments have a fantastic team mentality, allowing several strong professional relationships to be made to help enhance my knowledge of the profession. All of this has enabled an incredibly enjoyable and strong start to my teaching career." - Teacher
"As a Teacher of Drama at The King's School, I have been honoured to work with wonderful colleagues and be supported by the Senior Leadership Team. I have had the freedom to develop lessons which have been influenced by CPD and Elevate sessions that have improved my teaching practise. I look forward to coming to work every day knowing that the students are outstanding and the school supports my enthusiasm towards my subject." - Teacher
Ofsted
The King's School was inspected in October 2022 and was rated 'Good' across all five judgement areas.
"Pupils who attend The King's School receive a broad and ambitious education that prepares them well for their future."
"Bullying is uncommon. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere around the school."
"Pupils are polite, respectful and accept each other's differences."
"Staff share leaders' ambition for an exceptional education for all pupils."
"Pupils' well-being is a priority for all staff."
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