Job Description

Tilbury Pioneer Academy is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.

We are looking to recruit:

A person who is a positive team player interested in working with young people in an educational environment
A person who can facilitate high quality learning within the classroom
Main Duties

To supervise classes in the absence of the class teacher
To ensure that the lesson objectives are met and that work set is completed
To establish and maintain a constructive, purposeful and safe working atmosphere
To support the administration of the cover procedures
To promote and reinforce the school's values
Knowledge/Skills

Good literacy and numeracy as well as a broad interest in the Primary curriculum
An interest in and an understanding of how young people learn
Able to form positive relationships with school students while exercising authority in the classroom
Sound judgement in the classroom including patience, tenacity and a sense of humour
Able to understand broad issues in an educational context
Candidates are advised to refer to the job description before making an application. Should you wish to apply for the role, please fill in our application form below and use the contact details on it to send it to us.

Applications should be submitted by 12 noon on 24 May 2019

The Gateway Learning Community is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.