This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and dedicated individual, who is passionate about supporting the development of children, to join our thriving school in September 2024.

Your opportunity

The successful candidate will support the class teacher in the delivery of learning and teaching activities. They will initially be based in the upper school in Key Stage 2, assisting in the classroom and running interventions with small groups and individuals. Training will be provided to help undertake these responsibilities where needed. 

What we are looking for

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual who will be passionate about children's learning, development, and welfare. Individuals who can assist in preparing the classroom, support the children and teacher with professionalism. Experience working within education would be desirable, however, the successful candidate will be able evidence their understanding of the role through their application and interview.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Warren Mead Schools

Our school sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Warren Mead Infants and Warren Mead Juniors, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Danetree Primary School, Cuddington Croft Primary and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

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 Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options 
• Generous holiday allowance 
• Work life and family friendly policies 
• Employee wellbeing initiatives 
• Access to a staff benefits portal 
• Community and collaboration working model 
• Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. 

The Details

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: GLF Associate 2 point 1 £20, 809 FTE

Actual Salary: £16,161.40 pro rata

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 08.30 – 3.30pm, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus INSET days)

Closing Date: 1st July 2024

Interview date: TBC

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.