Are you interested in transforming children’s lives, making a difference in our community and looking for your nest step? This is an exciting opportunity at Venture Academy for a period of maternity cover, that requires an enthusiastic and passionate individual with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.
Ormiston Venture Academy is an outstanding academy where the contributions and aspirations of students and staff alike are valued. We have a culture of collaboration and are wholly committed to the development of our staff to ensure you have access to the best professional opportunities through both the Ignite Teaching School and our partnerships beyond Venture.
By joining Venture, you are becoming a part of a national academy trust while maintaining a clear focus on working closely with our local community to ensure we are moulding the young people of the future.
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
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This role is for a total 37 hours per week, working 42 weeks per year (term time plus staff development days) for a period of maternity cover. The role of a Raising Achievement in the Academy is vital in promoting and supporting Year 11 pupils with their needs in their learning experience.
As our ideal candidate, you will have experience working with students in an educational setting and possess a solid understanding of a range of specialist equipment, as well as basic first aid knowledge. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are key, including the ability to guide and encourage students, liaise with colleagues, and maintain confidentiality. A strong awareness of medical conditions such as asthma and epilepsy, along with a good understanding of health and safety procedures, is essential.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the academy via email at: hr@ormistonventureacademy.co.uk
Come and be part of our brilliant staff community by joining our team!
Please apply before the closing date stated above. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Ormiston Venture Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
All the academy policies can be found here: https://ormistonventureacademy.co.uk/key-info/policies