Progress Assistant
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- £19,554 (FTE) - £21,166 (FTE)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- June
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2019
Job overview
- Salary: £19,554 (FTE) - £21,166 (FTE)
- Hours: 18 hours per week, Term time only + 5 days
- Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values. Our 2018 outcomes at both GCSE and A Level have offered much cause for celebration. Headline GCSE achievement has risen significantly when compared with 2017 figures.
Situated in Pudsey and just 15 minutes from both Leeds and Bradford centre, we provide places for 1250 students. The Academy has a very special ethos, which visitors continue to comment on. Equity and equality are key drivers for us in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel within a highly inclusive and supportive community.
We are seeking to appoint a candidate on a 12 month fixed term contract initially which will then be reviewed. This role is to support students learning across all key stages, as directed by the classroom teacher. You will support in the classroom, small intervention groups or on a 1:1 basis and act as keyworker for a small number of SEND students. Your experience, skills and knowledge will ensure that students receive specific support for their needs.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting learning for children with Special Educational Needs aged 11-16. You will have the skills to manage pupil behaviour and be able to seek direction and support from the classroom teacher and SEND Leader. A strong understanding of Maths and or Science would be beneficial.
Benefits include:
• Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service
• Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 5% Co-op discount
• Employee wellbeing committee with a dedicated health and well-being day
• Co-operative credit union
• Health-care cash-back scheme
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• Bi-weekly team newsletter to keep you up to date with staff news
Closing date: 20th May 2019
Interviews: Thursday 23rd May 2019
How to apply?
Please complete our application form and submit on TES or email back to hr@priesthorpe.org or post to:
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Priesthorpe Lane
Pudsey, Leeds
LS28 5SG
For further information about Co-op Academy Priesthorpe please visit our website here: www.priesthorpe.coopacademies.co.uk or for further information about Co-op Academies Trust please visit the website here: www.coopacademies.co.uk
Attached documents
- CAT Recruitment Brochure (April 2018).pdf6.57MB
- guidance-notes-for-applicants-how-to-complete-the-application-form.original.docx103.2KB
- Principal's Welcome Letter.pdf141.8KB
- Job Description233.34KB
- Progress Assistant Advert_18hrs_12months.pdf194.42KB
- Applicant Info Pack129.6KB
- Ethos and school values58.19KB
- Letter to applicants32.1KB
- Inspection report462.63KB
About Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
- Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
- Priesthorpe Lane, Pudsey, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS28 5SG
- United Kingdom
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is a 'Good' school in Leeds (Ofsted, 2024) with Outstanding features. It is an 11-18 Academy with a Sixth Form and an intake of over 1000 students and around 135 staff. Originally a co-operative foundation school and part of the Leeds Co-operative School’s Network, they joined the Co-operative Academies Trust in July 2017.
Values and vision:
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe’s ethos is centred upon the core themes of relationships and resilience. These are, in turn, underpinned by co-operative values, which include equality, equity, self-help and self-responsibility. We believe that every student’s abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. The Academy aims to establish values in students which lead to strong relationships underpinned by empathy and humanity, as well as to encourage students to see that mistakes are part of the journey towards excellence.
The development of resilience, the celebration of diversity and a commitment to working collaboratively with the wider community to promote learning, respect and social justice are all part of the school’s mission.
We believe we succeed together.
What makes us different?
All staff, teachers and associate, are responsible for a coaching group of around 12 students which they meet with for 1.5 hours over a week. Full training is offered and this adds a very rewarding element to all roles within Priesthorpe.
What our team does really counts and we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. From career progression and working and making a difference within your local community, to a whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op Academies Trust isn’t just your standard job.
Principal:
Louise Pratt
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