We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver and coordinate literacy provision, including provision for learners with English as an additional language (EAL).

The successful candidate will require detailed understanding of the ways in which children learn to read, including expertise in phonics, spelling and comprehension strategies. Alongside this, a love of reading, an understanding of the secondary English curriculum, excellent interpersonal skills and an appreciation of different cultures are essential characteristics of the successful candidate.

Recent experience of planning and delivering literacy interventions is also essential.

Applicants should be keen to:

• Work with colleagues to establish a broad and effective literacy offer as part of the school’s reading strategy.
• Play a key role in the delivery of literacy interventions and the integration of students with English as an additional language.
• Develop teachers’ understanding of literacy, and in particular of phonics.

Chorus Education Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust, founded by Silverdale School in Sheffield. We collaborate with primary and secondary schools across South Yorkshire and north Derbyshire, drawing on the outstanding expertise in our region to ensure every child gets the very best education possible.

As part of our values, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at Chorus. We actively celebrate colleagues’ different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

The Trust Central Team is based at Acres Hill Business Park, Acres Hill Lane, Sheffield S9 4LR. The successful candidate will be required to travel to all our schools to attend meetings when required.

Chorus Trust is proud to support flexible working arrangements and would also welcome discussions on hybrid working for this role.

Required to start as soon as possible, an experienced HR Consultant to work within the Central Team. Previous experience in an education setting (and/or public sector) would be an advantage; however, proven experience of general HR advice and supporting with HR casework is essential.

The successful candidate will provide professional HR advice, guidance and support to all stakeholders including Senior Leaders on all aspects of the HR function. The postholder will support the Director of HR and will be responsible for designated HR casework.

The successful candidate will be able to work at pace, contributing effectively to the team and be a self-motivated individual. As an employer we invest in our employees and develop our talent, giving access to CPD that supports our employees to be the best they can be.

Applicants are welcome to discuss any aspect of the role with Carly Braid, Director of HR.

The successful applicant will lead one of our Key Stage teams overseeing the pastoral care of students.

The Key Stage Leader will be responsible for the behaviour, attendance and safety of students and will design and implement support strategies. They will implement school procedures and processes and monitor and track student pastoral and academic performance.

The Key Stage Leader will work with pastoral managers, form tutors, well-being and safeguarding practitioners and senior leaders to ensure all students achieve their full potential, particularly learners most in need of support.

The Key Stage Leader will also have a teaching timetable to ensure the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum.

Westfield School is looking to appoint a Pastoral Manager.

This role will:

• Take a lead role in providing appropriate pastoral support to students across Westfield School and especially to one year group currently Year 10.
• Work with other pastoral support and teaching staff in the development and implementation of bespoke support plans to improve attendance, behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Provide information, advice and support to enable students to make positive choices about their attitude to learning, progression, behaviour or attendance.
• Work closely with the Head of Key Stage.

The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills and have experience of working with students aged 11-16 years. The successful candidate will also need to establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a positive role model and setting high expectations.

If you want to work in an inspiring, fully inclusive environment with students who want to succeed and alongside friendly, supportive staff, then we want to hear from you! You will join a passionate and dedicated team, a school with strong leadership, and a trust who is committed to providing professional development and opportunities for all colleagues.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Psychology and/or Sociology. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our highly successful Social Sciences Department which consists of 5 teachers. The successful candidate would be required to teach A level Psychology and/or Sociology and would also have the opportunity to teach GCSE Sociology and Level 2 and 3 Health and Social Care.

Silverdale School Sixth Form is highly successful, popular and was judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in October 2022.  There are multiple Psychology and Sociology A level teaching groups and so this is a great opportunity to start or further your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative environment.