Heart Education Trust

A Multi Academy Trust established in 2013 for schools in Norwich and Norfolk.

Minibus Driver

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Minibus Driver –

The HEART Education Trust, Lingwood Primary Academy, Station Road, Lingwood NR13 4AZ

Salary:           Scale C4 (£9.45 per hour)

Job Type:      15 hours per week, mornings & afternoons

7.45-9.15am & 2.45-4.15pm Monday-Friday (term time only)

Fixed term post until July 2022 (poss. to extend)

Start Date:   21 February 2022

We are looking to appoint a Minibus Driver to join our friendly staff team.  Duties will include driving the school minibus to transport staff and pupils safely and responsibly between our Trust academies in Lingwood and Norwich.  The role is 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday (term time), working both the morning and afternoon school runs.  You will have a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach.  Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and be over the age of 22.

Job Purpose: To drive HET minibus in a responsible and competent
manner, ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users,
members of the public and yourself at all times.

Principal Accountabilities
1. Driving school vehicle
2. Responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of the children.
3. Carry out driver’s daily and weekly vehicle checks, and to carry out basic maintenance.
4. Report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents
5. Be responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out
6. Ensure the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use.
7. Refuel vehicles as required.
8. Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage.
9. Maintain and help to promote a good school image, working attire should be worn at all
times and kept in a clean and tidy condition.
10. Work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from
time-to-time
11. To undertake any other associated duties as required by the Headteacher.
12. Plan alternative road routes to and from school when necessary
13. Supporting with the boarding and alighting of passengers with disabilities.
14. Take the lead during emergency situations to ensure all passengers are safe.

Must have a clean driving licence (held for over 2 years) and be aged over 22 years old.

To be considered for the role please complete the application form below and email to hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is also attached below for your reference.

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SEN Teaching Assistants

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Post Vacancy:    1:1/SEND Teaching Assistants – various roles available across the Trust academies (Heartsease, Henderson Green, Valley and Lingwood Primary Academy)

Salary:     Scale C – D: £9.27-£10.03 hourly rate

(£18,075.62 – £19,563.37 FTE)

Hours:                  27.5hours per week

Contract Type:  This is a Part Time position (Term time only plus one additional week) fixed term until July 2022 in the first instance

Start Date:          ASAP/ongoing

We are looking for 1:1/SEND Teaching Assistants passionate about special educational needs and inclusion to begin or simply to develop their career further in this area. The role of SEND TA will be working as part of the team at our Academies, supporting the teaching staff in the delivery of quality learning and teaching of pupils with special educational needs. The HEART Education Trust has a reputation for outstanding inclusion and SEND provision and we are looking for someone who shares our passion to join our team to enable us to continue to develop our provision.

If you are a highly motivated individual committed to providing high quality inclusive education for all pupils and enabling all pupils to achieve their potential this will be a rewarding role with opportunities for further career development and progression, including the opportunity to undertake specialist SEND training.

This is a teaching support role that means all your time and energy can be committed to ensuring that the pupils with Special Educational Needs are at the centre of everything that you do. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Trust and to make a significant contribution to the educational outcomes for SEND students. We are looking forward to appointing an inspiring individual who will continue the outstanding support for the students and contribute to the development of the pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

About The HEART Education Trust
The HEART Education Trust is a Norwich based trust, consisting of 4 Primary schools with approximately 1,000 pupils. 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.

Here is what our staff have to say about The Heart Education Trust and working within it:-

“The inclusion team at Heart Education Trust are always there to support teachers and support staff. This welcoming and thoroughly experienced team is always ready with resources, advice and guidance in supporting teachers and support staff with adapting their lessons to meet the needs of all of their learners. The Inclusion team are known within the Trust for their well-resourced and highly professional training sessions.” (Deputy Head in Trust academy)

“The Trust has a fantastic in house CPD programme which all members of staff are actively involved in. Working for the Heart Trust means working as one big family. Even though I work in a one form entry school, I always know there are other teachers from my year group to call on for support and advice. The Trust is very supportive if ever you have any worries or issues. Staff mental health and wellbeing is an important issue to leaders..” Teacher, Lingwood Primary Academy

“The opportunities are endless and perfect for career development. I have never worked with a more caring and trustworthy team. It is no exaggeration to say I start and end my working days with a big smile on my face – I love working for the Heart Education Trust!” Teacher, Heartsease Primary Academy

If you are motivated and excited to join our amazing team and make a lasting difference to young peoples’ lives, we would be delighted to meet you.

Complete the attached application form and email us at: hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk. (We are unable to accept C.V.’s only).

Job description/person specification can also be found attached below.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced D.B.S. and full pre-employment checks. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
We will take references prior to interview, and all posts are subject to a probationary period.

Closing Date: N/A ongoing recruitment; applications will be considered on an ongoing basis

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Pool Maintenance Operative

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Salary:           Scale B (£8.91 per hour)

Job Type:          7.5 hours per week (3 x half hour sessions daily: 10.30am, 12.30 & 3.00pm Monday-Friday), fixed term (with a view to extend), term time

Start Date:   As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a Pool Maintenance Operative to join our friendly Facilities team.  Duties will include cleaning the changing rooms/poolside and testing water levels (PH, chlorine etc) at the Swimming Pool building, Heartsease Primary Academy, Rider Haggard Road, Norwich NR7 9UE, to the standard laid down by the Trust.  You will have a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach.  You will receive training as required, although previous cleaning experience, particularly within a school environment is desirable.

The HEART Education Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising of four primary schools in Norwich: Heartsease Primary Academy, Lingwood Primary Academy, Valley Primary Academy & Henderson Green Primary Academy.

A copy of the job description/person specification can be found below. To apply, please complete and return the application form below to:- hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk

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.

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Wanted: Charity Trustee & Company Director for a Multi Academy Trust (Norwich)

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This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a business professional to use their skills and expertise to benefit the children of Norfolk.  Make the most of your abilities by giving back to your local community!  

At The HEART Education Trust, we believe that we are here to provide better life-chances for children through education.  As a four primary school multi-academy Trust in the Norwich area, we serve some of Norfolk’s most disadvantaged children.  Those children are the future, and regardless of their starting points in life, they will change the world.  However, a lot goes into running an organisation with such high aspirations, and we need to ensure that we have the right people in leadership.  Whilst we have an Executive Board responsible for the management of the Trust, it is important that we have a robust system of governance in place.  We achieve this through an internal control and risk management framework and a Board of Trustees with the a compilation of skills and knowledge.  We are currently seeking a trustee with a professional qualification or experience in finance and accountancy.

When you join The HEART Education Trust, you join an organisation with the passion and commitment to change lives.  As a trustee, you will be responsible for:

  • ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
  • overseeing and ensuring effective financial performance  

For more information on what the role entails, please see the Academy Trust Handbook 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academies-financial-handbook/academy-trust-handbook-2021

Interested applicants should contact the Company Secretary at hazel@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk  

Please note, this is a voluntary role.  

Kickstart Placements – Teaching Assistant/ Early Years and Graduate Teaching Intern roles available:

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Want a Kickstart?
Trainee Teaching Assistant:
The role of a Trainee Teaching Assistant would include the following duties:                            
1)To work under the instruction/direction of senior manager/teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching of pupils.
2)To work with primary age children in the classroom
3)To undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher;
4)To encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, and enable pupils to become more independent learners.
5)To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the classroom                  
6) To develop a knowledge of learning and supporting pupils in a primary education setting


Early Years Teaching Assistant:
The job placement is in our Nursery or Reception class and is that of a trainee Early Years Teaching Assistant. Duties will include:            
1)To contribute to a planned programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in our Nursery or Reception (2-5 years old)
2)To contribute to a record of achievement file on key children, for parents/carers;
3)To support all staff and engage in a good staff team;
4)To uphold standards within the Setting by adhering to all policies and procedures;
5)To Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members;
6)To be flexible within working practices of Setting. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc;
7)To Work alongside the Early Years Teacher and staff team to ensure high quality provision for all children
8)To respect the confidentiality of information received;                                                                
9)To learn and develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker.        
10) to learn about early childhood development and the Early Learning Framework

Essential skills, experience and qualifications:
Good literacy and numeracy skills. Preferably at least a grade ‘c’ or equivalent in GCSE English and Maths, confident in the use of IT, and interested in working with children.

25 hours per week
Term time, 5 hours daily, 9am-3pm with one hour unpaid lunch break
National Minimum wage

Details of employability support:
School based work mentor, on the job training in the role. Access to a range of training relevant to both a school and other workplaces including Safeguarding, Health and Safety and a full induction process. Trust based mentoring in applying for further study, employment including support for writing CVs, applications and interview skills.
Graduate Primary Teaching Intern:
To gain valuable school experience as an introduction to teaching and to provide the experience required for PGCE and SCITT teaching schemes. The placement will give the intern the opportunity to provide support for pupils in their learning; to support an appropriately broad; balanced,
relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils by supporting groups/individuals within lessons.
Delivering intervention programmes to group/individuals, assessing, recording and feedback on progress and attainment of pupils.

Essential skills, experience and qualifications:
At least a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant field, GCSE maths and English at a minimum of a ‘C’ grade or the equivalent

25 hours per week
Term time, 5 hours daily, 9am-3pm with one hour unpaid lunch break
National Minimum wage

Details of employability support:
School based work mentor, on the job training in the role. Experience required for applying for PGCE, SCITT and Teach First will all be provided. Opportunities to observe teaching and to undertake some team teaching with your mentor. Access to a range of training relevant to both a school and other workplaces including Safeguarding, Health and Safety and a full induction process. Trust based mentoring in applying for further study, employment including support for writing CVs, applications and interview skills.

To apply please speak to your Work Coach.

Supply Teacher Opportunities Norwich

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We regularly have short term and medium term supply work available, ranging from a day to cover teacher sickness, to a whole term to cover longer term absences. We are keen to engage qualified teachers for these casual assignment opportunities. We will carry out full safer recruitment and then keep you on our books to advise you of available assignments from time to time. This means that you get to work with a Trust whose policies and pupils you become familiar with, making the role less stressful than walking into a brand new school each time. And because we don’t end up paying fees to an agent, we can pay pension contributions for assignments you complete – meaning you may end up much better off than simply signing up with an agency. To apply, please contact our HR Department hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk