We offer an exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals to join our Learning Support Team to support our students with SEND needs. The successful candidate(s) must have excellent communication skills, a calm and patient personality and a caring approach to supporting young people.

We are interested in hearing from all candidates, regardless of where you stand in your career journey and support flexible working arrangements.

About de Stafford School:

de Stafford is a smaller than average mixed comprehensive school, catering to students aged 11-16 located in Caterham, Surrey. As a proud member of the GLF Multi Academy Trust since 2016, our core values - Grow, Learn, Believe and Achieve – are integral to everything we do. These values reflect our commitment to providing students with an outstanding learning experience, that prepares them for the challenges of the modern world, and helps them build fulfilling futures.

While we recognise the importance of achieving strong examination results, we equally value a holistic education. Our approach balances a strong academic focus with an extensive and diverse enrichment programme, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education.

Our teaching and associate staff members are highly valued, experienced and well-respected professionals. We believe that high quality professional development is crucial for excellent teaching. Continuous Professional Development (CPD), is embedded in our schools culture, ensuring that all staff, regardless of where they are in their careers, have access to ongoing growth opportunities.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will need to be:

• Passionate about the students’ learning and welfare
• Educated to GCSE level C or equivalent in English and Maths
• A pro-active member of the team with a can-do approach
• Flexible and committed
• Keen to be part of the wider school community

Why work at de Stafford School:

• An environment where peers and Line Managers offer exceptional support for and emphasise staff well-being
• Exceptional opportunities for development
• An opportunity to work collaboratively across the wider GLF MAT
• Recognition of previous school continuous service
• Onsite parking and other staff benefits

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 43 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
• 43 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
• Career pathways and talent management
• 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: ASAP

Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2

Working pattern: 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (0830-1515)

Actual Salary: £16,088 - £17,447 (based on hours and weeks of work)

Closing date: 4 November 2024. We reserve the right to conduct interviews prior to the stated closing date at our discretion.

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.