IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Thank you for taking an interest in an opportunity to work at our academy.
Below you will find details of both Teaching and Support Staff vacancies currently available within the school. All teaching staff roles are also advertised via The Teaching Vacancies Website, click here for more information.
As part of our on-going commitment to promoting equality and valuing diversity, St George’s Academy is committed to eliminating discrimination against any individual on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act (2010). The Academy operates an Equal Opportunities Policy, the aim of which is to ensure that unfair discrimination does not take place in recruitment. In order to help the Academy monitor the effectiveness of this policy (and for no other reason), you are asked to provide the information requested on the separate Equal Opportunities monitoring form. This information is confidential and the information on the form will not be taken into account when considering the application.
Applicants may only apply by completing the relevant Academy teaching or support staff application form. Please note that lone CVs are not acceptable. If you are unable to access the online application form due to disability or limited access to a PC, please contact the HR Office.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Additional employment checks will also be carried out for all roles in accordance with “Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges”.
It is strongly advised that you complete and return your application form as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment. Whilst the planned closing date is included, the vacancy may be closed early should sufficient applications be received.
St George’s Academy is a large, successful, 11-18 mixed secondary school of 2,377 students (including 349 in the sixth form and 531 on our Ruskington Campus) with outstanding facilities in all areas. The Academy serves Sleaford, Ruskington and the surrounding Lincolnshire villages.
For more information about the Academy please read our Prospectus, which is available on this website.
If you would like to join a very supportive team in an Academy of enthusiastic and friendly dedicated staff, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Should you have any questions or wish to arrange an informal visit to the Academy, you can contact us by email to jobs@st-georges-academy.org or by calling 01529 301162. Informal visits are welcomed to all roles and can be offered outside of core school hours where this would be helpful.
HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT - SPECIALIST ALTERNATIVE PROVISION MATHS LEAD
Salary: Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale, UQT pts 1-6
Hours: Full time Instructor / Unqualified Teacher Role
Contract Basis: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 17 April 2023
In response to the growth of the Academy and the increasing SEN and Pastoral requirements of our students, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic HLTA – Maths Lead to join our SEN team.
Playing a pivotal role in the development of the Academy’s brand new Specialist Alternative Provision, the successful candidate will provide valuable support and capacity to identified groups of year 10 and year 11 students.
Specifically the HLTA – Maths Lead will:
- Work in partnership with the Alternative Provision SENCO Lead, as part of a dedicated HLTA and LSA team, providing skilled support to raise the learning and attainment of identified groups of students.
- Give support to students, individually or in groups, so they can access a reduced and focused curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement. This will include a particular focus on developing the whole child including skills for adulthood and employability.
- Assess student needs and progress and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support learning, remove barriers and promote student independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
- Undertake timetabled lessons for groups of up to 8 students. Timetabled lessons will include a focus on Maths, Life Skills and potentially one or two other qualifications, plus non-qualification activity such as cooking, sport and gardening.
- Lead on the delivery and assessment of GCSE Maths as appropriate, working in liaison with the Academy Director of Maths, to include planning, adaptation of resources, marking and reporting.
- Work in collaboration with the SEND and Pastoral senior leaders, to establish and implement adapted and appropriate systems to reward and recognise positive behaviours and ensure a ladder of consequences for negative behaviours.
The successful candidate will have experience in working with students aged 11-19 and a proven track record of successfully working with disaffected young people. The successful candidate will also require excellent interpersonal and communication skills as essential elements of the role will include building positive relationships, supporting self-belief in the students, removing barriers and being tenacious.
The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant discipline for working with young people aged between 11-19. They will also hold a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
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Corporate Services - Finance Assistant
Salary: NJC Scale 1, pts £18,497 to £19,002 (actual)
Contract Basis: The post is offered on a permanent basis
37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 17 April 2023
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to provide essential administration assistance and support to the day-to-day operation of procedures and routines related to Finance, Pupil Premium and Free School Meals.
The successful applicant will have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and preferably experience of working in a generalised finance administration role.
You will be required to have good working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office, in particular MS Word, Excel and Outlook. You should also have experience of providing administrative support in a busy environment.
The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification in a related area or have the ability to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates accountability, ownership of work duties and activities and carries them out with accuracy, integrity and customer focus.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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ADMINISTRATION PASTORAL SUPPORT FOR PASTORAL LEAD
Salary: NJC Scale 4, pts 7-11 £19,048.06 to £20,482.90 (actual)
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Usual working hours are 8:00 to 4:00 with an earlier finish of 30 minutes one day per week, to be agreed dependent on Academy needs)
Contract Basis: Fixed term for one year in the first instance
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 17 April 2023
We are delighted to be able to advertise the above opportunity to work alongside our existing Pastoral team. This role will be based on our Sleaford Campus.
Key responsibilities will include administrative tasks where set jobs will be assigned to you as priority. The post holder will also take a lead in providing administration support related to student suspensions, paperwork required for outside agencies and parental letters. This will include but will not be limited to filing, typing and sending letters, reprographics work and data input.
The post includes using our BROMCOM electronic recording and reporting system and the ability to analyse data. Full training is provided.
Your role is also supporting our team of Student Progress Managers by investigating high priority behaviour incidents and meeting with students/parents as required.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in working with students age 11-19, have excellent organisational, administrative and inter-personal skills and will work well under pressure. Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team is essential, as are excellent keyboard skills, accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines / respond to changing circumstances. Experience of working in a similar role is desirable but not considered essential.
The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications.
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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Salary: NJC Scale 1, points 1-3 £13,926.85 to £14,307.71 (actual)
Hours: 39 weeks per year (primarily term time with flexibility for up to 6 weeks to be worked during school holiday periods) 30 hours per week
Contract Basis: Fixed term for 1 year in the first instance.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 27 March 2023
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Technician to help with the smooth running of the Design and Technology Department at our Sleaford Campus.
Whilst primarily a term time role, the nature of the duties to be supported allow flexibility for specific activities to be completed during school holiday periods. Working arrangements will be reviewed and agreed on an annual basis but with a general expectation that a minimum of 33 weeks will be worked during term time. The remaining weeks will be planned in consideration of the departmental requirements and in agreement between the Head of Faculty and post holder. The post therefore offers a unique opportunity to support the Teaching and Learning of our students, with opportunity to take some leave during term times.
Duties will include maintaining, servicing and cleaning equipment; maintaining hygiene and health and safety standards throughout the department; pre-class preparation for displays and exercises; ensuring equipment and materials are available for staff and that work areas are kept clean and tidy. A willingness to be flexible, a cheerful disposition and an interest in technology are required. Current and relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
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ASSISTANT STUDENT WELL-BEING SUPPORT OFFICER
Salary: NJC Scale 5, pts 12 to 17, £20,595.48 to £22,570.45 (actual).
Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Usual working hours are 8:00 to 4:00 with a finish of 3.30 one day per week, to be agreed dependent on Academy needs) Part time hours will be considered
Contract Basis: Fixed term basis of 1 year in the first instance.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 27 March 2023.
We are seeking to appoint an innovative and resourceful person to support students in our Well-being Hub. Our aim is to encourage a Positive Mental Health lifestyle and improve resilience with a small number of students who find mainstream schooling difficult. You will need to be comfortable working on your own with a small group of children.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, being able to deal with sensitive and confidential issues. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
The successful candidate will join a very supportive pastoral team.
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APPRENTICE- LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Salary: Apprentice rate of £4.81 in the first year (due to increase to £5.28 per hour from 1 April 2023)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract Basis: 21 months Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Monday 27 March 2023
We are seeking to appoint two Level 3 (Advanced) Teaching Assistant Apprentices in partnership with Priory Apprenticeships.
These fantastic opportunities will develop your skills as a Teaching Assistant whilst working with individual children having special or particular needs, in accordance with the child’s statement where appropriate and/or groups of children as directed by the teacher. You will also provide support to the SEN Manager/Principal/Teacher across a range of child-centred activities to promote child development and learning.
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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Salary and Allowances: NJC Scale 1, pts 1-3, £15,087.42 to £15,500 (actual)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract Basis: Fixed Term for 1 year in the first instance
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 27 March 2023
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who is keen to be part of a team supporting the work of a successful department.
You will be required to work with individual children, having special or particular needs, in accordance with the child’s statement where appropriate and/or groups of children as directed by the teacher. You will also provide support to the SEN Manager/Principal/Teacher across a range of child-centred activities to promote child development and learning.
Applicants must have a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications. The ability to travel between the two campuses is considered essential.
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COVER SUPERVISOR
Salary: NJC Scale 3, pts 5-6, £15722.05 to £16,008.44 (actual)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
(Usual working hours are 08:30 to 3:30).
Contract Basis: Fixed term for one year in the first instance.
We are seeking to appoint Cover Supervisors, to join the existing Cover team within St George’s Academy at both our Sleaford and Ruskington sites.
The successful candidate will be required to cover and supervise students and their work when a teacher is absent.
The ideal candidate will:
- be able to motivate and inspire pupils;
- have experience of working with children and managing behaviour;
- have good attention to detail;
- be keen to learn and develop their skills
- be flexible and committed to supporting the work ethos of the Academy
For an application form please click here.
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CASUAL COVER SUPERVISOR
Salary: NJC Scale 3, pt5, currently £11.18 per hour
Hours: Casual basis – to be arranged by prior agreement subject to the needs of the Academy
Hours offered will usually fall within the core school hours of 8:30 – 3:30, term time only, 38 weeks per year
Contract Basis: Casual Worker Agreement
We are seeking to appoint a bank of casual Cover Supervisors, to join the existing Cover team within St George’s Academy.
The successful candidates will be required to cover and supervise students and their work when a teacher is absent.
The ideal candidates will:
- be able to motivate and inspire pupils;
- have experience of working with children and managing behaviour;
- have good attention to detail;
- be keen to learn and develop their skills
- be flexible and committed to supporting the work ethos of the Academy
For an application form please click here.
To view the job description for the role, please click here.
Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, click here.
Please complete the Privacy Notice Form, and submit with your Application Form, click here.
