Part time KS2 Teacher - West Vale Academy

Application closing date 09/06/2023 Location Halifax Salary £14,000 - £21,842 (£28,000 - £43,685 FTE) MPR/UPR . Package 0.5 FTE (2.5 days). Required from 1st September, Temporary until 31st August 2024. Job category/type Schools Attachments Blank Part time KS2 Teacher - West Vale Academy Job description We are seeking an inspirational teacher to join our team on a temporary basis. The Great Heights Academy Trust is at an exciting stage of growth and development. Currently we are a growing multi-academy trust with seven schools in the West Yorkshire area. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub. At West Vale Academy, we believe that children are best nurtured towards reaching their full potential when they are happy and secure in their school environment. We are aware that all parents want the best for their children and our aim is to provide every pupil at the Academy with the best possible start to their education. The role is to carry out the professional duties of a teacher including responsibility for an assigned class, including management of the class and the safety of the pupils, during on/off-site activities. You will:

• be able to promote independent learning in pupils who are ambitious and embrace challenge

• have a clear understanding of the ways in which children learn and a range of effective teaching styles which meet children's individual needs

• be a well organised and an effective communicator who can work as part of a team

• be confident in your ability and work with initiative

• be able to smile a lot and model high expectations of yourself and others

• be caring, friendly, adaptable and hardworking

• be based in KS2

In return we offer the successful applicant:

• Relevant professional development opportunities, in-house, within our Trust and within our cluster

• Generous PPA time, allowing additional time dedicated to preparation outside of the classroom

• Collaborative planning opportunities

• Clear and high-quality schemes of work to base teaching and learning opportunities on

• A supportive, nurturing environment

• Excellent behaviour from our fantastic children

• A supportive community of families

• A focus on workload and wellbeing for all staff

Previous applicants need not apply. An early application is preferable, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Closing date for applications: Friday 9th June 2023 at 9am. Interviews: w/c 19th June 2023. Visits to school are warmly welcomed. If you would like further information about the role, please contact Laura Horsfall, Principal, on 01422 372804. Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the appropriate pre-employment checks that will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK before the appointment is confirmed. The Trust strives to create an inclusive working environment for all and is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, celebrating and promoting diversity. We are committed to ensuring security and protection of personal data, in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data will be used for the purpose of recruitment and employment processing. If you would like to learn more about the post, please download our application pack from https://greatheightstrust.org.uk/employment-opportunities/ . Please return your completed application form by email to Katherine Humphreys, HR Manager: recruitment@greatheightstrust.org.uk or alternatively post to: Great Heights Academy Trust, 1st Floor Riverside Mills, Saddleworth Road, Elland HX5 0RY, marking the envelope ‘FAO Katherine Humphreys’. West Vale Academy Stainland Road Greetland HX4 8LS

Send to a friend Job title Part time KS2 Teacher - West Vale Academy Application closing date 09/06/2023 Location Halifax Salary £14,000 - £21,842 (£28,000 - £43,685 FTE) MPR/UPR . Package 0.5 FTE (2.5 days). Required from 1st September, Temporary until 31st August 2024. Job category/type Schools Attachments Blank Job description We are seeking an inspirational teacher to join our team on a temporary basis. The Great Heights Academy Trust is at an exciting stage of growth and development. Currently we are a growing multi-academy trust with seven schools in the West Yorkshire area. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub. At West Vale Academy, we believe that children are best nurtured towards reaching their full potential when they are happy and secure in their school environment. We are aware that all parents want the best for their children and our aim is to provide every pupil at the Academy with the best possible start to their education. The role is to carry out the professional duties of a teacher including responsibility for an assigned class, including management of the class and the safety of the pupils, during on/off-site activities. You will:

• be able to promote independent learning in pupils who are ambitious and embrace challenge

• have a clear understanding of the ways in which children learn and a range of effective teaching styles which meet children's individual needs

• be a well organised and an effective communicator who can work as part of a team

• be confident in your ability and work with initiative

• be able to smile a lot and model high expectations of yourself and others

• be caring, friendly, adaptable and hardworking

• be based in KS2

In return we offer the successful applicant:

• Relevant professional development opportunities, in-house, within our Trust and within our cluster

• Generous PPA time, allowing additional time dedicated to preparation outside of the classroom

• Collaborative planning opportunities

• Clear and high-quality schemes of work to base teaching and learning opportunities on

• A supportive, nurturing environment

• Excellent behaviour from our fantastic children

• A supportive community of families

• A focus on workload and wellbeing for all staff

Previous applicants need not apply. An early application is preferable, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Closing date for applications: Friday 9th June 2023 at 9am. Interviews: w/c 19th June 2023. Visits to school are warmly welcomed. If you would like further information about the role, please contact Laura Horsfall, Principal, on 01422 372804. Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the appropriate pre-employment checks that will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK before the appointment is confirmed. The Trust strives to create an inclusive working environment for all and is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, celebrating and promoting diversity. We are committed to ensuring security and protection of personal data, in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data will be used for the purpose of recruitment and employment processing. If you would like to learn more about the post, please download our application pack from https://greatheightstrust.org.uk/employment-opportunities/ . Please return your completed application form by email to Katherine Humphreys, HR Manager: recruitment@greatheightstrust.org.uk or alternatively post to: Great Heights Academy Trust, 1st Floor Riverside Mills, Saddleworth Road, Elland HX5 0RY, marking the envelope ‘FAO Katherine Humphreys’. West Vale Academy Stainland Road Greetland HX4 8LS