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£9.47 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay; inclusive of National Living Wage Foundation discretionary allowance)

Are you looking for a flexible role that provides full training and the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team?

Maltings Academy and New Rickstones Academy in Witham, Essex are graded 'Outstanding' and 'Good' by Ofsted respectively. Both have a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff.

We are recruiting a number of Reader-Scribes to join our Inclusion team. During examinations you will read and/or scribe for students taking internal and external examinations, in accordance the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) Regulations. Full training will be provided.

Hours are on a casual, as and when required basis throughout the academic year. Shifts will vary (from minimum 2 hours to all day) but you will need to be able to start work at 8am. The role is to work at both Maltings Academy and New Rickstones Academy.

Academy employees receive discounted membership at Witham Leisure Centre and linked centres in the Fusion Group.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Louise Collins, Inclusion Administrator on 01376 512 911 extension 1208 / lcollins@maltingsacademy.org

As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.

This position is required to start as soon as possible after the closing date.

Closing date: Sunday 29 October 2017

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. For further information on this position and to make an application please visit: http://bit.ly/2yB7jIo

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our websitehttp://www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/our-teaching-school/our-school-direct-teacher-training-vacanciesfor further details.

Information about the School

New Rickstones Academy is a secondary school based in Witham. This is an exciting time to join New Rickstones Academy as we continue to expand. Over the last 8 years, student numbers have more than doubled, leading to oversubscription and the addition of a new building in September 2022 to accommodate the growing demand. We maintained our 'Good' OFSTED rating in 2023. Whilst learning is our core aim, mutual respect and fantastic working relationships between students and staff is what makes New Rickstones Academy what it is, and makes me proud to be Principal.

New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with modern facilities and a friendly and supportive staff team. The academy is proud to boast high staff retention and development. We have an extensive and hugely successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff. If you are considering a role at New Rickstones Academy, please arrange a visit and come and see the academy for yourself.

About the Trust

Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) is a national family of schools comprising 57 primary, secondary and special schools in England supporting each other to deliver our mission of providing an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

We employ over 4,000 people across the country, each committed to ensuring that every child receives their entitlement to a high level education. We have a dedicated recruitment team to place teachers and support staff within schools they will thrive in and encourage career development opportunities.

Every decision we make is with students’ learning and interests at the forefront of our minds. Our schools dedicate focused time on formal academic learning with plenty of support for students’ wellbeing - as well as making sure there is time for some fun, too!

Benefits

• Career development and training
• Great pension
• Healthcare cashback and helpline
• Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice
• Salary advances
• Affordable loan scheme
• Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings
• Discounted gym membership
• Travel and leisure scheme

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here. We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.

To find out more about AET please click here.