Job Description

Teaching School Administrator - Zero hour contract

£8.49 per hour (including outer fringe)

The Wickford Teaching School Alliance is seeking to recruit an administrator, to give support to our Teaching School Director. Duties will include:

• Leading the recruitment of high quality trainee teachers to the Trust.
• Leading research & development across the Teaching School Alliance.
• Leading SLE deployment record
• Being the first point of contact for enquiries to the Teaching School Alliance & The Teaching Schools Council.
• Managing NQT programmes, liaising with participants, planning the programmes and venues.
• Recruiting for and managing continuous professional development opportunities for qualified staff.
• Assisting with the finance, using appropriate software.
• Supporting the administration of the Trust's central team, focussing on the improvement of teaching and learning.
• Providing general administration support.

Due to the varied nature of this position, it will be offered on a casual (zero) hours contract as a fixed-term for a year from July 20th. Maximum of 10 hours per week.

The last date for applications is 22nd June 2018 at 4pm.

To apply for this position please complete and return the application to recruitment@heartsacademy.uk

Application form

The Trustees arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check, prohibition from teaching check, medical screening and will require a minimum of two references.

Exciting opportunity to train as teacher with HEARTS Academy Trust.

The Wickford Teaching School Alliance is at the vanguard of Initial Teacher Training and we offer a number School Direct places on a bespoke school centred salaried and non salaried route into teaching.

Information about the School

HEARTS is a small innovative Academy Trust of six primary schools and an alternative provision for pupils with SEMH challenges. All provisions are based in the south of Essex. Our values are central to all that we do. We work tirelessly to ensure that happiness and hope, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth, spirituality and service are embedded into the curriculum. Our pupils are well-rounded individuals who are ready to face the challenges offered to them. These values are at the heart of all we do and fundamental to our working relationships as well as our pupils' learning. We have high expectations of our employees and offer support and continued development opportunities for all. We expect our employees to live the HEARTS values in their work and relationships with other employees and the community.

The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies

We can offer you:

• access to the HEARTS Extra Programme (Rewards and Benefits)

• an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year

• a two-week October half-term

• supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils

• a highly effective learning environment

• a responsive and involved leadership team

• The HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.

• a school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values

• access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions

For further information about HEARTS, including policies and procedures, please refer to our website: www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk

All of our schools are judged good or outstanding.