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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
We are looking for a new member of staff to join our dedicated department and support team. Candidates will have a kind, caring and empathetic disposition and demonstrate enthusiasm to work with children that have complex needs. It is desirable to have a background with transferable skills that will enable them to support pupils within the secondary curriculum. This is an exciting time to be in the Department as we are growing, so we need committed people who are interested in developing young children into adulthood. You need to be supporting and inspiring, with good communication, literacy and numeracy skills as well as proficient IT skills. It will be essential to work as part of a large team, with a flexibility to work with a variety of needs. Our key commitment is to keep our young people safe and making them happy to be and learn in school. 5 A*-C GCSE passes including English and Mathematics are required as a minimum. An ability to support children with physical difficulties is required, including assisting with wheelchair users.
You will be a meticulous administrator, have a passion for working with data and systems whilst also having excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This role will involve close working with pastoral teams, members of the Senior Leadership Team, Educational Welfare Officer and Designated Safeguarding Leads, as well as liaison with parents/carers and their children.
You will be working in a forward looking and supportive School with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in January 2019. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff. All staff have access to sports facilities, Local Government Pension Scheme, and a private employee assistance programme.
Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Darrick Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.
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Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 25 hours 5 days per week, 38 weeks per year
Salary: (See job description for salary)
Closing Date: as soon as vacancy is filled, therefore early applications are encouraged
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Darrick Wood School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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MIDDAY SUPERVISOR
Midday Supervisors are required to join our team supervising pupils during the lunch break each day.
You will be working in a forward looking and supportive School with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in January 2019. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff. All staff have access to sports facilities, Local Government Pension Scheme, and a private employee assistance programme.
Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Darrick Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.
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Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 5 ½ hours per week, 38 weeks pa (term time only)
Salary: Full time equivalent £21399, £2993 pa actual
Closing Date: as soon as vacancy is filled, therefore early applications are encouraged
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Darrick Wood School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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Pastoral Support Assistant
Darrick Wood School requires a Pastoral Support Assistant who will team up with our existing Pastoral Support Assistant to provide behaviour support and manage issues that arise in our Hub/Referral Rooms, reporting into the Senior Support Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in an inclusive school, committed to helping all students achieve highly whatever barriers they face but also where disruption free learning is seen as paramount. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to encouraging students to focus on learning and to be successful in a school which expects the highest standards of behaviour.
You will be working in a forward looking and supportive School with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in January 2019. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff. All staff have access to sports facilities, Local Government Pension Scheme, and a private employee assistance programme.
Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Darrick Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.
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Start Date: Immediate start subject to notice
Contract: 27 ½ hours per week, 38 weeks per year (9am-3.30pm 5 days)
Salary: Scale 3 Point 4 £24408 pro rata £15558.96 pa actual
Closing Date: Noon, Friday, 31st March
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Darrick Wood School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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Teacher of RS for a maternity cover
We are seeking a committed and motivated Teacher of RS for a maternity cover position starting after Easter 2023.
You will be working in a forward looking and supportive School with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in January 2019. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff.
Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Darrick Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.
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Start Date: Easter 2023
Contract: Full or Part time (0.60FTE)
Salary: MPS/UPS
Closing Date: As soon as the vacancy is filled.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Darrick Wood School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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Physics Teacher
Darrick Wood School requires a well-qualified full time permanent Physics Teacher from September 2023.
You will be working in a forward looking and supportive School with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in January 2019. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff.
Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Darrick Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.
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Start Date: September 2023
Contract: Full Time open to ECTs
Salary: MPS/UPS
Closing Date: noon, Tuesday 28th March 2023
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Darrick Wood School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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Head of Spanish
Required for September 2023, a well-qualified and inspirational Head of Spanish.
Spanish is fast becoming a very popular choice for students at Darrick Wood. If you are excited about the opportunity of leading an established Department to achieve even greater success, then we look forward to receiving your application. We are also interested in appointing a Head of Faculty to lead all of MFL. If you are interested in this, please indicate on your application. All applicants should be able to teach Spanish to A level and at least one other language (French or German) to GCSE.
You will be working in a forward looking and supportive School with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in January 2019. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff.
Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Darrick Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.
Supporting Documents
Start Date: September 2023
Contract: Full Time
Salary: TLR2a
Closing Date: noon, Friday 31st March 2023
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Darrick Wood School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.