Heart Education Trust

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

Nursery Assistant

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Post Vacancy:    Nursery Assistant – Bishy Barney Bees Nursery, Heartsease Primary Academy, Rider Haggard Road, Norwich NR7 9UE

Salary:                 Scale C (£18,075.62 – £18,805.88 FTE)

Job Type:             This is a permanent post, term time (38 weeks) + 1 week, 33 hours per week

Start Date:          January 2022 or ASAP

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate willing to work within the Early Years sector. Bishy Barney Bees Nursery at Heartsease Primary Academy is on a journey to Outstanding and is looking to appoint the very best practitioner wanting a challenging and varied role and to be part of an exciting period in the nursery development.

You will have:

  • Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or be willing to undertake this qualification
  • experience of working or volunteering with children in a school or Early Years setting (2-5 year olds)
  • good English and maths skills
  • the ability to relate well to children and adults, understanding their needs and being able to respond accordingly
  • good influencing skills to encourage pupils to interact with others and be socially responsible
  • the ability to work under the direction of the class teacher but also to work independently and use initiative appropriately
  • personal care skills including openness to supporting dressing and toileting needs
  • the ability to maintain confidentiality in all school matters
  • the ability to encourage and enable others to develop their full potential
  • open-mindedness and patience
  • a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach

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. 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.

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.

We can only accept Application forms specific to the Trust these must be completed and returned to
hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk

Application Closing Date:   31 December 2021                                     Interview Date: 7 January 2022

If you have not had a response by the interview date, please take this as unfortunately, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

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Teacher – KS1/2 (full and part-time)

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Location:             Henderson Green Primary Academy, Earlham Grove, Norwich NR5 8DX

Salary:                  Dependent on experience

Job Type:             2 fixed term posts; full-time 1.0FTE (KS2 – Yr 3 January until Easter 2022) and part-time 0.4FTE (KS1 – Yr 2, January until August 2022)

Start Date:          January 2022

We are looking for passionate and proactive teachers who are committed to helping our pupils succeed. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment at our Henderson Green Primary Academy.

You will also:

  • be an experienced classroom practitioner (however NQT + 1 year will also be considered)
  • be an inspirational and innovative teacher, willing to put children’s learning at the heart of all you do
  • be someone who knows high expectations matter
  • 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

About The HEART Education Trust

The HEART Education Trust is a Norwich based trust, 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.

Listen to what our staff say…

‘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. 

The Trust places great importance on teachers being able to carry out their own research into different teaching methods and to work on these in our classes. I really value the opportunity to try out new teaching methods with my class and share the outcomes with my colleagues.’ Lorraine Y2

‘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!’  Charlotte Y3

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.  Ofsted have 3 I’s and so do we… imagination, inspiration and innovation.  We are waiting to hear from you!

Complete and return the application form below to us at hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk or call 01603 343541 for more information. 

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: 15 December 2021                              Interviews: Friday 17  December 2021

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Head of Pastoral & Behaviour

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Location:             The HEART Education Trust, Heartsease Primary Academy, Rider Haggard Road, Norwich NR7 9UE; this is a Trust based role and will require the post holder to move across the Trust sites

Salary:                  £30,000 – £35,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Job Type:             Permanent; full-time

Start Date:          September 2021

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.  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.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive leader who is committed to helping our pupils succeed.  You will work with the Headteachers, Inclusion Team and other school staff, parents, pupils and outside agencies to ensure the safeguarding, behaviour and welfare of pupils across the Trust, under the instruction of the Head of Quality Assurance (Inclusion).  You will lead on Safeguarding matters across the Trust, prepare for and represent schools at CIN and CP conferences and keep staff aware of child protection procedures and any changes to Safeguarding statutory guidance.  You will establish and maintain effective links with external agencies, write reports, attend meetings and deliver staff training.

Your role will also include working with the Headteachers and the Inclusion Team to lead our team of Pastoral Assistants to uphold the Trust’s pastoral ethos and ensure the consistent implementation of The HEART Education Trust’s Behaviour Policy, achieving high standards of behaviour and pupil wellbeing across our schools.  As part of this role you will line manage the Trust Attendance Officer and the Family Support Worker to ensure outstanding attendance and high-quality support for all our families across our schools.

This is a non-teaching role that means all your time and energy can be committed to ensuring that the pupils are at the centre of everything that you do.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Trust and to make a significant contribution to the educational outcomes for all our pupils. We are looking forward to appointing an inspiring individual who will continue the outstanding support for the pupils and contribute to the development of the Pastoral, Safeguarding and Inclusion Team.

You will also:

  • Have appropriate qualifications to the importance and seniority of the role (e.g. QTS, Social Work)
  • Have experience of working within a school environment
  • Have a thorough knowledge of Safeguarding and the statutory requirements and regulations referring to schools (e.g. DSL)
  • Have an understanding of Behavioural Principles relating to children
  • Have the ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
  • Have the ability to convey information clearly and accurately and maintain efficient record keeping systems
  • Produce accurate records and reports and analyse information to evaluate and implement effective plans in response
  • be flexible and able to demonstrate the ability to lead a team
  • be enthusiastic and have a sense of humour
  • have good ICT, English and maths skills

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.” (Teacher in Trust school)

“One of the main reasons I enjoy working for The HEART Education Trust is the strong sense of community and teamwork that runs throughout the schools. All staff are dedicated to providing the best possible education they can for the children and do this successfully by supporting each other and working collaboratively.” (Deputy Head in Trust school)

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 and return the application form below to us at HR@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk.

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: 9 July 2021; interviews w/c 12 July 2021

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Trust Senior Thrive Practitioner

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Location:             The HEART Education Trust, Heartsease Primary Academy, Rider Haggard Road, Norwich NR7 9UE; this is a Trust based role and will require the post holder to move across the Trust sites

Salary:                  Scale E £15,561 – £16,507 actual p.a. (£21,168 – £22,457.00 FTE)

Job Type:             Permanent; part-time 32.5 hours per week

                             Term time (38 weeks) plus one week

Start Date:          September 2021

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. 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.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual who is committed to helping our pupils succeed.  You will work with the Head of Pastoral and Behaviour, Headteachers and other school staff, parents, pupils and outside agencies to develop the Thrive Approach ethos across The HEART Education Trust academies and within families, under the instruction of the Head of Quality Assurance (Inclusion).  You will provide training for school staff in the Thrive Approach and line manage the individual school Thrive practitioners.  You will initiate and run a range of parenting programmes and maintain links with parents/children and external agencies.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Trust and to make a significant contribution to the educational outcomes for our pupils and families. 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 Pastoral, Safeguarding and Inclusion Team.

You will also:

  • have current Thrive Practitioner status
  • have experience of practising the Thrive approach in a primary school environment
  • be willing to undertake further training (as necessary)
  • have experience of using Scholarpack or other similar MIS software
  • have experience of working with parents and families of primary age pupils
  • have the ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
  • have the ability to convey information clearly and accurately and maintain efficient record keeping systems
  • 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 ICT, English and maths skills

Here is what our staff have to say about the Inclusion Team 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 school)

“Our schools achieve great things because we work together, not apart. We launch our children into a fun, innovative curriculum in which every child can succeed in. I am proud to be part of the HEART Education Trust family.” (Teacher in Trust school)

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.

For further information please see the job description attached below. To apply complete and return the application form below to us at: hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk.

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: 9 July 2021; interviews w/c 12 July 2021

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