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Teaching Vacancies; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

West Craven High School in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, is seeking a dedicated candidate to join its learning support team, assisting pupils with basic numeracy and literacy and supporting teachers in planning and delivering learning activities.

Experience in education or childcare is valued, with essential classroom understanding and a proactive, energetic approach. The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusivity, and ongoing professional development within Pendle Education Trust.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade C/4, incl Maths and English or equivalent Level 2 numeracy and literacy
• Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent (CACHE/NVQ L2/NNEB) Desirable
• Level 3 Childcare or Teaching and Learning qualification Desirable
• Degree Desirable

Skills

To be flexible and able to take both a

To be a good communicator

To promote equality of opportunity

To undertake the role with energy

Education

GCSEs incl Maths Eng

Level 2 Childcare

Level 3 Childcare

Degree

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Attainments

• 4 x GCSEs at grade C or 4, including Maths and English, or equivalent Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification Essential
• Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent, e.g. CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB Desirable
• Level 3 Childcare or Teaching and Learning qualification Desirable
• Degree Desirable

Knowledge

• Experience of working with children in an education or childcare environment Essential
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities Essential
• Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with learning strategies and national curriculum Essential
• Experience of basic administrative tasks Desirable
• Experienced/trained first aider Desirable

Skills and Abilities

• To be flexible and able to take both a proactive and responsive approach towards the role Essential
• To be a good communicator and be able to present to a wide range of audiences Essential
• To promote equality of opportunity throughout all aspects of Academy life Essential
• To undertake the role with energy, enthusiasm and tenacity Essential

Attitudes and Beliefs

• Commitment to excellence Essential
• Commitment to inclusivity, equality and diversity Essential
• Commitment to the role of secondary education in developing children’s life chances and enabling them to achieve their full potential Essential
• Commitment to ensuring a healthy and safe environment and the welfare of children and staff Essential
• Commitment to regular and on-going professional development Essential
• Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and conduct Essential

What the school offers its staff

West Craven is a small and vibrant secondary school for young people aged 11 to 16 years which serves this local Lancashire/Yorkshire community.

Barnoldswick is located on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border with both Leeds and Manchester drivable in just under an hour. Preston, Skipton and Bradford are easily commutable and the town is on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Bronte Country and the Forest of Bowland. The Lake District, Morecambe Bay and the Fylde Coast are all a short drive away.

Our vision is to create a culture and ethos which promotes high aspirations and expectations, balanced with the highest level of care and support. We want students to love coming to West Craven, love learning and love being part of the academy family. The vision involves educating the whole child; our academy motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ means ‘We Are Preparing for Life’. We encourage all students to get fully involved in the life of the academy and the opportunities beyond the classroom.

As an academy at the heart of the community we want close links with our feeder primary schools, local businesses, colleges and training providers. The school is on a programme of rapid transformation and improvement. As part of Pendle Education Trust since 2016, the future of the school is bright.

By joining the West Craven High School family you will become part of a supportive and ambitious team. We have regular staff training and dedicate time to continuing professional development and staff wellbeing. Our culture is about always looking at how we can share best practice with each other and improve together.

We collaborate with our colleagues at Colne Primet Academy as well as the three primary academies in our Trust family and have the support of the Pendle Education Trust core team for functions such as Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Health and Safety, IT, Marketing and Governance.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/page/?title=Safeguarding+and+Child+Protection&pid=58