Come to work in a thriving community. The Gosforth Group is a multi-academy trust consisting of six schools (Gosforth Academy, Gosforth Junior High Academy, North Gosforth Academy, Jesmond Park Academy, Callerton Academy and Great Park Academy) committed to providing a superb education for students from Year 5 through to Year 13.
We are seeking the following support staff role:
Maths Support Assistant (Level 4)
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Fixed Term until July 2022
Term/Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only
Salary: Scale N5 (pro rata equivalent £15,664 - £16,955)
You will be required to supervise classes during the absence of the class teacher and will be expected to work with and supervise small groups of students under the guidance of senior staff to help them catch up with missed work or prepare for external exams. This will include supporting the work of the subject team, implementing work programmes, managing student behaviour and assisting students in relevant activities in line with the school’s policies and procedures.
As you will be supporting in the Mathematics department it would be useful for candidates to hold a higher level Maths qualification. This would make an ideal opportunity for a recently qualified Maths graduate who is considering a career in teaching.
What we need:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
- Attention to detail
- An effective team player
We can offer you:
- An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
- Enthusiastic and motivated students
- An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
- A school with its community at heart
- Free use of an on-site gym
- A programme of staff ‘well-being’ activities
If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.
The Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.
If you hold the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
If you have any queries please email hr@northgosforth.co.uk.
Completed application forms to be returned to the PA to the Principal at hr@northgosforth.co.uk.
Closing date is 9am on Monday 4th October 2021