Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Kettering Buccleuch Academy; Kettering; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Buccleuch Academy seeks a dedicated Sixth Form Study Centre Manager to join their high-performing team. The ideal candidate will support students' aspirations for university and apprenticeships, ensuring a conducive and organized environment. With excellent communication skills and relevant experience, you will help uphold the academy's outstanding educational standards.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

On-site gym

Extra INSET days

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a secondary school setting.
• Experience with computer and online administration systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff in achieving high standards.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and adults.
• Contribute positively to the school's ethos and values.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Mathematics

Job description

location_on Location Kettering Buccleuch Academy

location_on Location Kettering Buccleuch Academy

location_on Location Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Since becoming an academy in September 2009, Kettering Buccleuch Academy has seen many exciting changes. We are an all-through academy catering for students aged 4-18. We moved into our new, purpose-built building in January 2013. The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with happy and motivated staff, a supportive culture and plenty of opportunities for personal growth with our excellent staff CPD offer. We offer a range of benefits including our wellbeing and workload manifesto, Health Cash Plan, covering healthcare, lifestyle and retail benefits, and an on-site gym which is free for all staff to use.Our pledge to all our academy staff, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more.We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the unique ethos of Kettering Buccleuch Academy for yourself.Kettering Buccleuch Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Salary: £27,025 FTE / £23,917.13 based on 37.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per week

Closing date: 7 th July 2024

Required for: September 2025

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm)

The role

We are seeking a committed, organised and professional Sixth Form Study Centre Manager to work within the Sixth Form team of our academy. Kettering Buccleuch Academy has a high performing thriving, and growing Sixth Form which was rated as Ofsted Outstanding in October 2021. The standards and expectations of the Sixth Form are high, and our students are hardworking and are ambitious about their Post 18 destinations.

Teaching standards are high which reflects in the A Level outcomes. The majority of our students go on to study at university or take up apprenticeships. We are looking for the right person to support our students and staff to continue with these aspirations and high standards.

About You

You have the specialist knowledge, skills, understanding and experience relevant to the nature of this post. You will have prior experience of working within a secondary school setting, supporting students to achieve to their potential.

A Grade C or above at GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics is essential, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have experience using computer and online based administration systems and must be able to adapt and learn new packages.

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as this role includes regular communication with staff, students and parents/carers. You will be able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students and adults working in the school. You will enjoy the challenge of contributing positively to the work, ethos and values of the school and be willing to go above and beyond in this important role.

For more information:

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sam Shaw, Head of Sixth Form: 01536 515644 or [e-mail].