We offer an exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals to join our Learning Support Team to support our students with SEND needs.
The successful candidate(s) must have excellent communication skills, a calm and patient personality and a caring approach to supporting young people.
What we are looking for:
● Be enthusiastic and committed to work well as part of a team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently
● Be committed to developing and sharing outstanding practice across GLF Schools
● Excellent IT skills
● Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
● Be passionate about the children’s learning and welfare
● Educated to GCSE level C or above in English and Maths
● Develop effective working relationships with parents/carers, staff, external professionals and the wider community.
● Be committed to personal career progression and enhancement
About de Stafford School:
de Stafford is an 11-16 comprehensive school located in Caterham, Surrey which joined GLF Schools MAT in December 2016. The school has a PAN of 180 students per year group. The school serves predominantly the local Caterham community with the majority of students residing within the CR3 catchment area.
Our Core Values:
• Grow
• Learn
• Believe
• Achieve
Why work at de Stafford School:
• An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the local community
• A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
• Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
• An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT
• Recognition of previous school continuous service
• Onsite parking
• Access to CareFirst, an advice and information service
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
● A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
● 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
● We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
● Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
● Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
● Flexible working options
● Generous holiday allowance
● Work life and family friendly policies
● Employee wellbeing initiatives
● Career pathways and talent management
● Access to a staff benefits portal
● Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
Start Date: September 2024
Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2
Actual Salary: £16,088 - £17,447 (dependent on experience)
Working Pattern: 31.25 hours per week, term time only