Do you want to make a difference to students who need that extra support to engage them in learning? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We need someone who can work alongside students with additional needs, social and emotional as well as special needs, in order to build resilience and develop strategies to engage with learning.
Package DescriptionBeing an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Main ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibility of this role is to support the progress of students with special educational needs in consultation with teaching staff.
The Ideal CandidateAre you someone who: -
Is flexible and patient with a passion for getting the best for and from young people?
Is able to work on own initiative?
Is able to communicate at all levels?
Is competent with numeracy and literacy skills?
This s a temporary position to cover maternity leave. The core working hours are up to 30.2hpw, 39 weeks a year (this is term time plus 5 staff training days)
About the school/organisationNorthgate High School is an 11-18 school situated on the edge of Ipswich. Our school is an impressive site, with purpose-built centres maintained and equipped to the highest standards, including recent investment in technology.
We embrace three core values of Respect, Determination and Teamwork. These values are fundamental to the calm and positive learning environment that we strive to achieve at all levels across the school.
Following Ofsted’s 2019 inspection, we remain a ‘Good’ school. Ofsted noted that “pupils enjoy coming to this school” and that “the Sixth form is a vibrant learning community, where every student is valued as an individual".
The ethos at Northgate is underpinned by our genuine desire to support the wellbeing of every student and staff member ensuring that they can realise their full potential. We value our staff highly and, if you join us, you will be working in a school that is committed to staff wellbeing, offers a first class professional development programme carefully linked to the School Improvement Plan and Performance Objectives. This means that our CPD programme strengthens the link between personal autonomy and our aims as a school. We maintain positive links with other local schools and universities.
Along with the extensive CPD programme we offer a competitive pension scheme and benefit package which is available to all staff.
