One Degree Academy are seeking to appoint an outstanding Associate tutor to help develop our new school. We are looking for someone with a positive and professional attitude, who will thrive serving the needs of our school community. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to help grow One Degree Academy and to be part of something profound and special. Working week Monday to Friday - term time only 08:00 - 16:30 40 hours per week Candidates must be 18 Positions available 2 Wage £10.50 per hour Wage rises to national minimum wage after 12 months if over 19 years. Qualification Teaching Assistant level 3 Duration: 16 months Training provider: LMP Education Duties and responsibilities Successful candidates will: • Have an unfaltering commitment to serving the Academy, it’s students and staff • Welcome feedback and be committed to the idea of continuous improvement and self-development • Be committed to the One Degree Academy vision and values. In this role, you will have the opportunity: • To join an engaged team and organisation utterly committed to developing its staff through incremental improvement; step-by-step • To play a key role developing our school, with the potential to progress as we grow • To be part of something profound and special Successful candidates will: Supporting Teaching, Learning and Assessment • To work with teachers to assess the needs of individual students and take action to support their learning needs • To observe, record and feedback information on student progress. • To support whole class teaching • To support as required in the design, implementation and review of individual education plans for specific students • Support, both as directed and through own initiative, groups of or individual students • To lead small group teaching as required Pastoral Care • To help promote and safeguard the welfare of all students • To promote self-discipline, high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes on the part of all students and to implement policies and procedures to foster them • To ensure that a high standard of care and good order for all students is maintained through the implementation of ODA behaviour systems Communication and Community Links • To fully support the life and work of the Academy • To develop and maintain positive and effective professional relationships with colleagues, parents and the local community Other • To undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Principal & Senior Leadership Team • Plan and lead after school clubs or additional activities on a regular basis Culture • Support One Degree Academy’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures • Help to create a strong school community, characterised by consistent orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships • Help to maintain a school culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement • Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals in and beyond the school Skills and Attributes Genuine motivation to motivate, inspire and support all students to achieve and succeed Alignment with One Degree’s vision and values and a strong commitment to delivering it Genuine belief in the potential of every student's ability to progress Take personal responsibility for their own actions Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve practice and outcomes for students Ability to enthuse and inspire others Ability to thrive in a ‘no excuses’ culture Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and awareness of health and safety. A passionate desire to make a difference and to close the achievement gap A flexible approach to working patterns and expectations, understanding the evolving nature of the role and school A good sense of humour, energy and enthusiasm Education and training Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent About the employer One Degree Academy is an innovative school. We opened in September 2016 and were graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in February 2019 and December 2024. A founding principle is the idea that tiny changes can have profound effects and that a committed focus on seemingly minor details leads to continuous and sustained improvement. In short, we know that any giant leap to success is preceded by lots of small steps. That is why we place a high value on training and development. One Degree Academy is a great place to develop your career and become part of an inspiring team. www.onedegreeacademy.org LMPEducation