Springwell is a primary aged special school. We work with pupils with a range of learning difficulties including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Complex Learning Difficulties, Autistic  Spectrum Disorders, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Speech and Language Difficulties.

We require two dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced and appropriately qualified teachers to join our highly effective team. We are looking for candidates with the ability to motivate and enthuse our pupils. 

Classroom Assistant - EYFS/KS1

Permanent

Required as soon as possible

Band 5 £23,500 (whole time)

Actual Salary £20,303 - £20,763

37hpw, term time only + 5 additional days (195 days per annum)

Eldon Grove Academy are seeking to appoint a committed and highly effective Classroom Assistant, who will contribute to meeting the needs of all pupils in all aspects of the Primary Curriculum and the wider life of the school. The post, in the first instance, is for Reception. The successful applicant will become part of a forward thinking stand out school which became part of the Extol Trust on 1st July 2013.

The successful candidate should have:

• The ability to work with groups and individual pupils under the guidance of a teacher;

• The ability to inspire, engage and motivate children to learn;

• Experience of working with children in Early Years or KS1;

• A good knowledge, and understanding, of Development Matters and the National Curriculum for KS1;

• A good knowledge, and understanding, of intervention;

• High expectations and experience of working as part of a team;

• Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability.

In return, we can offer:

• A strong supportive and inclusive school ethos;

• A talented and hardworking staff team;

• A committed approach to school improvement and development of all staff.

Eldon Grove Academy, as part of Extol Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

• This post is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

• Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Please email completed application forms to: admin@eldongroveacademy.co.uk or post to Eldon Grove Academy by the closing date specified. Correct postage costs are the responsibility of the applicant. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th May at 12pm

Shortlisting: Friday 17th May at 1pm

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 22nd May.

Classroom Teacher

Temporary Contract to 31/8/2025

To start September 2024

We are looking to appoint for September 2024, an experienced, inspiring and motivational teacher. We are looking for teachers who want to ensure that their talent is nurtured and developed or recently qualified teachers who are looking to be supported in furthering their career through an introduction to leadership or more experienced teachers who want to inspire and excite their professional colleagues.

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly motivated, inspirational and have the capacity to deliver exciting learning opportunities to meet the needs of all pupils;

• Have drive, vision and interpersonal skills to support the work with colleagues, pupils, parents and our partners;

• Want to be an influential member of an innovative academy Trust;

• Have a passion for working with children;

• Have a willingness to commit to the wider life of the academy.

We offer:

• A strong, supportive and inclusive school ethos;

• A talented and hardworking team of staff;

• A committed approach to school improvement and development of all staff;

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team and Local Governing Body;

• Engaged and passionate pupils;

• Opportunity to access Trust wide networks and career progression.

Eldon Grove Academy, as part of Extol Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

• This post is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

• Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Application form and further details are available below.

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Please email completed application forms to: admin@eldongroveacademy.co.uk or post to Eldon Grove Academy by the closing date specified. Correct postage costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd June 2024 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Monday 3rd June 2024

Interviews will be held: Friday 7th June 2024