37 hours per week, plus 10 additional days, Term Time only
Salary: Grade 6, SCP 12-14
Actual salary: £24,687 - £25,500
Outwood Academy Freeston has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and inspirational Inclusion department, supporting our students in the Learning Resource centre. This rewarding position would suit someone working in a school with experience of supporting the learning of students; someone looking to further progress their career in an educational environment.
The right candidate will have a passion for books and work closely alongside the English department. The role will focus on supporting students to improve their reading through effective tracking and interventions.
A key priority of the role is increasing the Literacy levels of our students, especially those who may face obstacles developing their literacy skills. This may include group work with students who may be disadvantaged within elements of their education. There is scope for creativity and themed events within the Academy and interaction and support with all curriculum areas.
In addition to normal library duties the role also involves assisting with reading interventions and playing an active role in our Accelerated Reader Project.
Applicants should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and have excellent IT skills.
The successful candidate needs to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise work to ensure that strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on one’s own initiative, as well as part of a team is essential.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
1. Organising books and creating engaging displays.
2. Timetabling English LRC lessons and supporting classes through book boxes, small group reading and other relevant activities.
3. Running reading assessments and monitoring scores. In conjunction with the English department, analysing relevant data and implementing timely reading interventions.
4. Promoting a love of reading by organising author visits, competitions and opportunities to promote a love of literature.
5. Supporting reading interventions such as 'Reading Buddies' and 'Reading Fluency'.
6. Managing LRC stock, book returns and orders.
The role is permanent and you would be instrumental in supporting our amazing students, assisting them by creating a culture of success, ensuring they have a positive attitude to learning to increase their life chances, attainment and social and emotional development.
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Lisa Allott
We are an 11-16 academy, based in Normanton, Wakefield in West Yorkshire. Part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.
We aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning, giving young people the knowledge, skills, values and confidence to succeed in life.
We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. We are innovators with a knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, helping them to reach their potential.
We have won numerous awards as a school and being an IQM Centre of Excellence highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
Our first OFSTED judgement was Requires Improvement, with good for Leadership and Management and Curriculum and we strive on our journey towards becoming Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status. If you share our vision, join our family.
Our teams are the beating heart of our organisation. Not only do you get a competitive salary but also access to our reward and recognition centre, Outwood Plus.
Developed in conjunction with our colleagues, Outwood Plus is packed full of discounts, designed to save you money on everyday purchases, and has a range of resources dedicated to improving the physical, mental and financial well-being for everyone in the family.
No matter what role you play in improving the lives of our students, you get full access to this from day one of your employment.
· Great discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers.
· Excellent pension scheme to secure your future retirement.
· 24/7 GP access to get you the help & support you need faster.
· Practical and emotional support for personal, legal and financial issues.
· Paid leave for those important moments in life that really matter.
· Access to workouts, recipes, money tools and much more!
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.