Teaching Assistant - English
Droylsden Academy
Tameside
- Expired
- Salary:
- Band D (scp 16 – 18) £13,232 - £13,728
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, talented Teaching Assistant to the Academy. The post-holder will work to the Faculty Leaders of Learning Support and English and will be an active member of the Learning Support Team. The post-holder will support teachers in class to ensure such students develop excellent attitudes to learning and follow our core values of politeness, hard work and honesty.
Closing Date: Thursday 18th October 2018
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 22nd October 2018
This fixed term appointment is funding dependant and has the possibility of being extended for a further 12 months if the funding application is approved for Academic Year 19/20
The School
Droylsden Academy is enjoying a period of rapid improvement; this is a very exciting time to join us as we are building a team of committed professionals who are driven in making our vision of becoming outstanding a reality.
The Academy was recently inspected (September 2017) and Ofsted noted the rapid progress our school is making. The result of this inspection was the School being judged good in all areas.
“Pupils behave well, they are proud of their school and take on leadership roles readily”
“The school’s core values of politeness, hardworking and honesty are in abundance”
“Pupils are interested in their learning because teachers have excellent subject knowledge and plan carefully”
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. To ensure this, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Interested applicants should complete an expression of interest detailing how you satisfy the person specification on a maximum of 2 sides of A4 letter (Font size 12).
Completed applications should be returned to the:
Human Resources Department
Droylsden Academy
Manor Road
Droylsden
Manchester
M43 6QD
Attached documents
About Droylsden Academy
Droylsden Academy is an 11-16 Co-Educational School in Tameside, Greater Manchester. It is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (2022 and 2017). The Academy serves over 900 students and employs over 100 teachers and support staff. The school is heavily over-subscribed, has an impressive state -of-the art modern building and is in a very strong financial position.
The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022, with Droylsden Academy as its founding member. Our Multi Academy Trust (MAT) is a sponsored Trust (sponsored by Tameside College and Clarendon Sixth Form) and currently has one secondary school and an Associate Member secondary school (soon to become a full member).
Our Trust mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.
Please have a look at our Trust website for more details at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.
Co-Headteachers
Mr E Mayell and Mrs G Arnold
Values and vision
Droylsden Academy is built on three core values. Our school encourages students to become great learners through hard work, politeness and honesty
Ofsted Report
Droylsden Academy is a good school:
“Pupils are proud to attend Droylsden Academy”
“Pupils are happy and accepting of each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”
“Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement are high. Pupils rise to these standards”
“Pupils behave well and work hard”
“Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They develop leadership skills and they are well prepared for life in modern Britain”
“Teachers are successful in helping pupils to deepen their understanding of ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective support helps pupils remember more over time”
“An extensive programme of pastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”
“Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs”
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