Support Assistant L4 (Cover Supervisor)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Term: Permanent
Contract Type: Full time 37hrs per week term time only
Salary N5 £21,397 - £23,024 actual pro rata
About the Trust
Gosforth Group are a dynamic and diverse Multi Academy Trust – this means we have a clear energy and purpose and all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability. We are a growing multi-academy trust currently comprising of 6 academies, two of which opened in September 2021. The Trust currently has approx. 6000 students and 650 staff. ‘Create your future’ encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all of our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations.
About the Academy
Gosforth Academy is based in the heart of Gosforth on the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne. The academy is easy accessible by car, bus and metro and has free onsite staff car parking.
The academy is a diverse and highly successful school with a superb record of academic excellence and achievement, providing secondary education from year 9 to 13.
About the role
We are seeking a colleague who has a passion for making a difference to the learning experience of our students. You will be required to supervise classes during the absence of the class teacher and will be expected to work with and supervise small groups of students under the guidance of senior staff. You will support a variety of subjects across the school site. This will include supporting the work of the Pastoral Team, implementing work programmes, managing student behaviour and assisting students in relevant activities in line with the school’s and Multi Academy Trust’s policies and procedures.
We can offer you:
- An opportunity to work in an excellent school with highly skilled professionals and enthusiastic and motivated students
- Benefits including excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
- A school with its community at heart
- Free use of gym and excellent sports facilities
- An exciting programme of staff well-being activities, from football to surfing!
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference. If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a highly regulated environment or educational setting or have demonstrable transferrable experience. It could be of interest to aspiring or retired teachers, or to people leaving another public service. If you feel you meet the requirements of the role and share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or would like to arrange an informal visit to the academy, please contact Rachel Harker, Human Resources Manager on telephone number 0191 255 9107 email Rachel.harker@ga.newcastle.sch.uk
To apply Please complete an application form and email to hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 20th November 2023
A tentative date for interviews has been scheduled for Wednesday 22 November 2023, and shortlisted candidates will be notified as soon as possible after the closing date.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here.
Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview, will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.