Post Vacancy:    Cover Supervisor at Valley Primary Academy

Salary:                 Scale E (£12,871.15 – 14,344.44) commensurate on experience and qualifications.

Job Type:             This is a permanent post, term time + 1-week 30hours per week.

Start Date:          ASAP

About The HEART Education Trust

The HEART Education Trust is committed to improving the life-chances of children and young people through excellence in education, encouraging pupils to challenge themselves and hold high aspirations in their academic learning, personal and social development. We encourage pupils within our family of Trust Academies to challenge both the self and externally imposed restrictions, to hold high aspirations for their futures and to develop a thirst for learning. We understand that the way to achieve this is through ensuring consistently high standards of teaching and broad opportunities for learning via a rich and relevant curriculum. Our Trust Academies aim to ensure that our pupils are well prepared to make the most of future opportunities as citizens within an ever changing world.

Valley Primary Academy is a fully inclusive school which celebrates the uniqueness of all learners so that the pupils develop in to confident individuals who flourish. We are a dedicated team working hard to support pupils to excel and achieve.

We are looking to appoint a cover supervisor who has experience of working across the primary phase – EYFS, KS1 and KS2 – to cover PPA sessions. When not covering classes, you will support Y2 and deliver intervention programs.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual who is committed to helping our pupils succeed.

You will:

• have experience working across the primary phases
• have experience working with SEN children, delivering intervention strategies and/or speech and language intervention                                                                                                                                  
• have a good level of resilience and determination to raise pupil aspiration
• appreciate the challenges of a diverse school community and a willingness to be part of a highly valued team. 
• enjoy working with children and be able to demonstrate the ability to form positive and

 supportive relationships with children and adults

• be able to use initiative to support behavioural and learning needs
• be flexible and able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team
• be enthusiastic and have a sense of humour
• have good English and maths skills

We can offer you

•     A warm, friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team

•     Children who respond positively to praise and want to do their best in their learning

•     CPD opportunities to train and learn new skills

The HEART Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and comply with Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.

Application forms are specific to the Trust and must be requested by emailing
hr@ thehearteducationtrust.co.uk.

Visits to Valley Primary can be arranged by calling the school directly on 01603 742969

Application Deadline: 3pm – 10^th October 2019

Interviews: WC 14^th October 2019

C/o hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk

Class Teacher EYFS        

Salary MPS           

Our Trust is growing and so can you!

The HEART Education Trust is a Norwich based trust consisting of 4 Primary schools with around 1100 pupils.

We are looking to appoint a FT Reception teacher at Heartsease Primary Academy from October half-term 2019.

If you are looking to take the first steps in your career, or want to expand your career in a school where opportunities are limitless, we can offer you:-

• Modern well-resourced buildings
• Highly supportive and experienced teams
• Outstanding CPD
• Opportunities for career development
• Children who are keen and eager to learn
• The Trust follows STPCD and Burgundy Book
• Company pension scheme provided (TPS)

If you are passionate about making a difference in education we would love to hear from you.

You will be:

• An experienced classroom practitioner
• An inspirational and innovative teacher willing to put children’s learning at the heart of all you do
• Someone who knows high expectations matter

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and comply with Child Protection policies and practices.

Visits to Heartsease Primary most welcome.  Please telephone the school office for an appointment.  Application forms are specific to the Trust and must be requested by emailing hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk

We are unable to accept applications submitted on Norfolk County Council application forms.

Closing date for applications 27^th September 2018

Interviews week commencing 7^th October 2019

The Trust is currently recruiting new Trustees! This is an unpaid voluntary role.

The Trust is currently seeking to recruit trustees, as a priority, who have some or all of the following skills, qualifications or experience:

1. Experience of charity law and governance.
2. Experience of chairing a board/governing board or committee.
3. Experience of agreeing organisation expansion plans and conducting due diligence on other organisations prior to signing a legally binding contract.
4. Experience of property and estate-management.
5. Experience of inspection and oversight in the school sector.

However, the Trust would also be interested to hear from candidates who are experienced or skilled in the following areas:

1. Understand current national education policy and the local education context.
2. Understand school sector risk management including conflicts of interest/loyalty.
3. Experience of curriculum development, school assessment and progress/attainment.
4. An understanding of special education needs and disabilities (SEND).
5. Financial management expertise including funding allocation/budget monitoring, and financial solvency. Able to contribute to financial self-evaluation and efficiency drives.
6. Experience of HR policy and processes including employment legislation, executive recruitment, performance management and pay.
7. Experience of school sector HR policy and processes.
8. Experience of marketing, media and PR.
9. Strong communicator and experienced in building strong collaborative relationships.  

To apply, please contact us for an Application Form or send your CV to hazel@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk