Secondary vacancies | Warden Park Secondary Academy

We currently have the following vacancies:

English Teacher (Part time maternity cover until May 2025)

Cover Supervisor

Minibus Drivers

Science Technician

Exam Invigilators

English Teacher (Part time maternity cover)

Required ASAP

Part time until May 2025

0.2 - 0.4 fte with some flexibility around hours worked

Pay scale: SLT1-9 (TMS equivalent) pro rata of £30,000 - £46,525 (pay award pending)

Are you passionate about English? Do you want to work with driven and well-motivated students? We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our highly successful team for Maternity cover. We are well resourced and have a focus on staff development and training. The successful candidate would join a strong and vibrant department.

The successful candidate will:

· be an enthusiastic practitioner of English;

· have outstanding interpersonal skills;

· be relentless in their commitment to the success of all those that they teach

· be a team player who thrives on working collaboratively with colleagues

If you are looking for a role that will challenge and test your skillset and you would like to be considered for this post, please download an application pack below. Please email your completed application form and covering letter, or direct any questions to jobs@wardenpark.co.uk

Warden Park Secondary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed along with other relevant employment check

Please note: We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

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Cover Supervisor

Required ASAP

Permanent post, Five days (32.5 hours) per week, term time only.

SLT support payscale grade D, pro rata of £24,790 - £25,584 fte

(actual starting salary £18,257.50 - £18,842.27 based on 32.5 hours per week)

Part time applications are welcome.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident and skilled Cover Supervisor to join our team of professionals as soon as possible. The key role of a Cover Supervisor is to work closely with our students across a range of subjects and to ensure they maintain their learning in the absence of their regular teacher. Candidates will have strong organisational and interpersonal skills for this rewarding role and be relentless in their commitment to the success of all our students.

The ability to work calmly and often under pressure is essential. A good working knowledge of current ICT packages is required and previous experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage. However, we have a strong commitment to developing our staff so you can also expect to engage in a range of training activities. As such this is an excellent preparation for anyone considering a career in either teaching or supporting students’ learning.

Warden Park Secondary Academy is a significantly over-subscribed school demonstrating the high regard with which it is held in the local community. The vast majority of our students are committed and hard-working and it is in no doubt that this is a very enjoyable place to work.

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in applying for this rewarding post, please download further information and an application form below and return your completed application form by email to jobs@wardenpark.co.uk. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Graeme Harland (Assistant Headteacher) at gharland@wardenpark.co.uk.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Closing Date for applications: 9am Monday 30th September 2024

Interviews: Thursday 3rd October 2024

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Minibus Drivers

Required ASAP

Casual post, term time only.

£12.16 per hour plus £1.47 per hour holiday pay

We are seeking a suitable experienced person to safely support and drive the academy’s students to and from sports fixtures and other occasional events. The majority of the transport will be required in the afternoon from 2pm. The role involves driving school sports teams and occasionally other student groups to other schools in Sussex and some wider SE locations for after school fixtures in the school minibus. The time commitment will depend on the schedule of matches, prior notice will be given, but the successful candidate will need to be flexible. The successful candidate will work alongside a teacher at all times.

This job is open to applicants aged 25+ who have held a full licence for at least 4 years.

The successful candidate must have a clean current driving licence including at least category D1. Training is provided and you will be required to undertake and pass a short qualification to gain a Minibus Driver Permit. If you already hold a Minibus Driver Permit with West Sussex you will not be required to retake the qualification until expiry. Experience in a similar role or working with young people would be advantageous. You will be well organised and an excellent timekeeper with great interpersonal skills.

If you are interested in applying for this post please download an application pack below, and return your completed application form by email (where possible) to jobs@wardenpark.co.uk. Please direct any questions you may have to this email address

Warden Park Secondary Academy is part of the Sussex Learning Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check along with other pre-employment checks.

Please note: We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 4th October 2024

Interviews: TBC

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Science Techician

Required ASAP

Permanent, part time (3 days), 8:30- 15:30 term time only.

(Preferably Monday, Tuesday and Friday)

Required as soon as possible. Salary grade C, £24,027- £24,404 fte,

Actual starting salary for 3 days (19.5 hours) £10,617.35 - £10,783.93 per annum.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Science Technician to join our thriving Science Department and friendly technician team.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be responsible for maintaining the general safety and cleanliness of laboratories, preparation areas and science stores.
To keep up to date with current health and safety recommendations.
To prepare and deliver lesson materials, including assembling equipment, preparation of solutions and the making of simple apparatus.
To clear materials after use including restocking of solutions, cleaning glassware and disposing of any waste according to guidelines.
To undertake basic maintenance and simple repairs to equipment.
To work efficiently to ensure practical requests are met and any operational guidelines or safety information is given to teachers when necessary.
To undertake training to update knowledge and skills as required.
Working with teachers and the technician team to develop/trial new practical activities.

Training will be provided, but experience of working in a laboratory environment and a Science qualification,would be an advantage.

If this sounds like the job for you, please download further information and an application form below and return your completed application form by email to jobs@wardenpark.co.uk. Please direct any questions to this email address.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Closing Date for applications: 9am Thursday 10th October 2024

Interviews: TBC

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Exam Invigilators

Warden Park Secondary Academy is looking to appoint a number of Exam Invigilators to join our existing team who can be available to work during our exam periods:

Yr11 mock exams (November)
Yr10 internal tests (February)
during the GCSE final exam season in May and June and
ad hoc exams throughout the year

Successful candidates will work under the direct supervision of our Examinations Coordinator and must be willing and able to follow multi-step instructions for each exam they are asked to invigilate. Full training will be provided.

This is a casual contract and any hours worked are claimed on an Academy Claim Form. The rate of pay for our Exam Invigilators is currently £13.63 per hour inclusive of holiday pay entitlement. Candidates should note that there is no obligation for the Trust to offer you work or for you to accept it.

If you are interested in becoming an exam invigilator, please download an application form and further information below. Please email your completed application form and covering letter to jobs@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Joanne Winton on 01444 457881 ext 267.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 11th October 2024

Interviews: TBC

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