Lunchtime Play and Engagement Leader
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Hastings
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark Support Scale (Outside London) 2, Point 6 £15,014 pro rata, (£2,375 Actual) £8.00 per hour
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- November 2017
- Apply by:
- 3 November 2017
Job overview
A rare opportunity has arisen to join our innovative and ambitious support team.
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings. It was recently graded as ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted and has a proven track record of raising standards for all pupils, particularly our most vulnerable.
We have a dedicated staff team committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils. We require dynamic and resilient individuals who are ready to make a real impact in transforming pupils’ lives.
We are seeking to appoint outstanding Lunchtime Play and Engagement Leaders on a part-time permanent basis. This role will involve taking responsibility for ensuring safe, happy lunchtimes for the pupils at Ark Blacklands by engaging in play activities with and taking care of the children during the lunch time period in all areas inside and outside of the school.
The successful candidates will:
· Have good interpersonal skills
· Have experience of establishing positive relationships with children
· Have an enthusiasm for and an active interest in children’s welfare and play
· Engage pupils in purposeful activity during the lunchtime (during both good weather and ‘wet’ lunchtimes)
· Be able to use their initiative and be open to new ideas
We can offer you:
· A supportive school
· Friendly staff and children
· Opportunities for Professional Development
By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.
Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please contact the school on 01424 429279, or email info@arkblacklandsprimary.org for more information.
To apply please go to https://goo.gl/jWF76u . The closing date for applications is 9 am on Friday 3rd November 2017.
Location: Hastings
Start date: November 2017
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 11.50am to 1.10pm, Monday to Friday term time only
Salary: Ark Support Scale (Outside London) 2, Point 6 £15,014 pro rata, (£2,375 Actual) £8.00 per hour
Closing date: 9am on Friday 3rd November
Interviews: Monday 6th November
Ark Hastings Primary Academies are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
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About Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
- Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
- Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings
- East Sussex
- TN34 2HU
- United Kingdom
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy joined the Ark network in 2014, we are a 3 form entry school, increasing to 90 pupils in each year group, ranging from Early Years and Foundation Stage through to Year 6.
Our vision for our pupils is that every child who attends our school will be academically and socially equipped for success at secondary school and, beyond that, in a career of their choice or university. At Ark Blacklands Primary Academy we have high expectations for all our pupils. We are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to ensure each of our pupils succeeds. To achieve their ambitious goals, our pupils and staff work hard and have high aspirations.
Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide the very best care they can for them. The school has put staff development at the heart of its school improvement, ensuring that all staff have the support, training and opportunities they need to develop. We work closely with our Ark colleagues at Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy to share best practice and strive for academic excellence together. We offer our staff at Ark Blacklands twice as many training days as standard and teachers are actively encouraged to participate in training programmes to further their career.
As a school, our focus is always on the best possible outcomes for our young people. That is why we are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that teachers can concentrate on teaching and students on learning. This includes a rigorous behaviour policy.
Curriculum
A strong command of English and maths is vital for success across the whole curriculum. We prioritise these subjects and dedicate extra time to them so that pupils are confident and have the strong foundations they need to succeed.
Ofsted
We were graded "outstanding" in all areas by Ofsted in 2016. Read more about Ofsted's observations or see the the full report.
The Ark network
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is part of Ark, an international charity transforming lives through education. Ark has 38 schools across the UK in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark exists to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Ark schools are all non-selective and in areas where they can make the biggest difference.
Read more about Ark: http://arkonline.org/
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