Associate Teacher

Job Title: Associate Teacher - Permanent

Hours and working pattern: 37hpw, plus 5-day training days (8.00am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 2.30pm Fridays)

Grade: C1, 12 - 17

Salary: £27,711 - £30,060 FTE (£23,843 - £25,854 Actual)

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and compassionate Associate Teacher to join our committed, hard-working and dynamic staff team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and eager to contribute to the academic and personal development of students and would particularly suit someone who is thinking about a career in teaching.

As an Associate Teacher, you will support the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality lessons, providing targeted interventions, and assisting with the overall management of the classroom. You will work closely with students, helping them to engage with the curriculum and achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will also be required to supervise lessons using work and resources provided during the short-term absence of teaching colleagues.

Having been a lead school in the DfE's Behaviour Hub programme, you will be supported to achieve good behaviour and classroom management by a team of experienced and dedicated teaching staff and middle leaders. You will have the opportunity to be linked to a curriculum department and involved with the development of a subject specialism under the guidance of the Subject Leader.

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail, effective analytical skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills, together with the ability to work as part of a successful team.
• A commitment to supporting students of all abilities, including those with additional learning needs
• A good understanding of young people and behaviour management strategies
• A commitment to:
  • Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)
  • Will have responsibility for receiving and acting upon any reported concerns and ensuring that the Child Protection Policy is implemented and promote best safeguarding practice across the school as part of the Student Support Team.
  • Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

• Be a part of our rapidly improving school
• An organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core
• The opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school
• The successful candidate will join a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way
• Have the opportunity to work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD and national teacher meetings held annually in London.
• Be part of a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students
• Work in an award-winning state of art building

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please send the following:

• A completed application form.
• Applications should be made electronically in Word or PDF format to recruitment@pudseygrammar.co.uk.
• Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes.
• In support of your application, you may include a covering letter. This should be in addition to the completed application form.
• Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: https://www.pudseygrammar.co.uk/

Closing date for applications: 16.04.2025 at 8.00am

Successful candidates will be contacted directly with details of the interview.

Interview date: 24.04.2025

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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