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Coombe Wood School

Croydon

Salary:
Spine point 18-25, Grade 4/5
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
24 June 2019

Job overview

Career Opportunity

An opening has arisen for a dedicated, efficient and practical person interested in supporting student learning in our new school. Currently, with only Year 7 onsite - to be joined by a further 180 students in September - we have worked hard to ensure that our core values are practised in the classroom to promote a calm environment where learning is encouraged and students take pride in their progress. Your role will be dedicated to supporting specific students and offers a varied range of responsibilities for which we are seeking at least A level standard of education.  Initially based in specially adapted temporary accommodation, the career prospects have significant potential as the school grows rapidly and moves to the planned, adjacent, brand new permanent building. 

Combining traditional and cutting edge teaching methods, Coombe Wood uses effective models of in-class support that enable students to be as independent as possible, while receiving the scaffolding they need to encourage achievement. Teaching Assistants need to communicate closely with the subject teachers so that they gain a sound grasp of lesson content and can confidently support students in their care. They may also withdraw groups for specialist intervention work and experience of some Special Educational Needs support would be an advantage.

As with all roles that support learning, staff are required to be flexible so the remit includes both group support and individual work with some of our students; we all encourage a tidy, smart working environment that promotes a pride in the school. If you are an enthusiastic team player ready to join us on this journey, please access further details of the duties which are listed in the Job Description in the Candidate Pack available for download on  http://www.cws-croydon.co.uk/Current-Opportunities 

This role has the potential to be refined and more specialised as the school grows towards its 1680 student roll capacity. * hours to be confirmed with the successful candidate.

Ethos 

Our ethos derives from the theoretical and practical nature of sport with TEAMWORK, RESPECT, ENJOYMENT, DISCIPLINE and SPORTSMANSHIP as its core values. All staff are expected to demonstrate and support these in their everyday work. Coombe Wood School teaching and non-teaching staff will work closely together across many different areas of the school to ensure the best possible learning experiences for our students.

Coombe Wood School is part of Folio Education Trust: http://www.folio-education.co.uk/. This is a local collaboration of schools, with future possibilities of shared training or working at more than one school, so by becoming part of the team at Coombe Wood School, your career will experience wider benefits.


Location

This is a new secondary fully-inclusive co-educational school, serving the communities of South and Central Croydon, established to meet an urgent rising local demand. Initially housed in temporary accommodation, the site for the ‘new build’ school is opposite Lloyd Park in South Croydon, with an excellent Tramlink service to and from East Croydon station (just 5 minutes’ journey-time away) and a short walk from several bus routes. Over £35 million is being invested in building a state-of-the-art school which will include enhanced sports facilities, comprising a competition-sized sports hall, a full-size 3G artificial surface and aspirations to include a closed circuit cycle track (CRC) and 8-lane athletics track. 

Application Procedure

If you have any queries please email Folio’s HR Trust Lead, Mrs J Baker   careers@cws-croydon.co.uk

Please download the application form from http://www.cws-croydon.co.uk/Career-Opportunities  or https://www.tes.com/jobs/  . Please note that to comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines CVs cannot be accepted as a valid form of application.

The completed forms should be emailed to careers@cws-croydon.co.uk 

Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 25th June

Interviews: Wednesday 3rd July

Folio Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The recruitment process will include an enhanced DBS check, medical screening, confirmation of right to work in the UK and all other pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.

The Candidate Privacy Notice (“Privacy Notice”) is published on our web site www.folio-education.co.uk


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About Coombe Wood School

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About us – context, location and buildings 

This fully inclusive secondary co-educational school was established in 2018 to meet an urgent rising local demand. 

The site of our new building and extensive grounds is opposite Lloyd Park in South Croydon, with an excellent Tramlink service to and from East Croydon station (just 5-minute journey-time away,) and a short walk from several bus routes. 

Our £35 million building and facilities offer specialist teaching spaces for all subjects including Music, Dance, Drama, Science, Design Technology and Art. In addition, students benefit from indoor and outdoor auditoriums, a brand new Health Related Fitness building offering dedicated health and well-being studios and competition-sized spaces for gymnastics, netball, football and basketball. The school is set in spacious parkland grounds which offer a range of outdoor learning opportunities across all subject areas.

Underlying every aspect of school life and pinned together by a set of strong core values which are owned by all children and staff;

TEAMWORK, RESPECT,  ENJOYMENT, DISCIPLINE and SPORTSMANSHIP

The School is working towards  being the healthiest school in the UK, prioritising participation in a healthy lifestyle.

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