About the School:
Pencoedtre is currently going through an exciting transformation following a challenging few years which has been fully documented in the press. Significant organisational change has already taken place, making the school an exciting and vibrant place to develop your career.
- A recently appointed Executive Headteacher and Head of School have joined the
school with extensive experience in school improvement.
- The professional development programme will mirror the programme at Whitmore
High School which received two case studies in its recent inspection, one for
outstanding professional development.
- The Whitmore High School professional development lead has been seconded to
Pencoedtre to ensure new staff receive the very best support. They are fully
supported by two outstanding lead practitioners who will work extensively with new
staff.
WHY CHOOSE US:
Pencoedtre High School is a 11-18 truly comprehensive School based on the M4 corridor in Barry, at the start of an amazing journey. The school is part of the Vale of Glamorgan's 21st Century School Strategy Project, benefiting from a purpose built £35 Million new school. The school is a vibrant mix of cultures and backgrounds. We have pupils from the full range of the academic spectrum including Additional Learning Needs, BESD, Hearing Impaired and Autism.
Further details about our school can be found on our school website: Pencoedtre High School
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role:
Pay Details: Grade 4, SCP 5 - 7, £24,790 - £25,584 (pro rata), £12.85 - £13.26 (Hourly Rate)
Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: 32.5 hrs per week x 39 weeks - Term time only and will include inset days
Main Place of Work: Pencoedtre High School
Description: We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistants to work with learners that needs support to develop strategies to improve their engagement and their progress in school.
The successful candidate will be joining an enthusiastic, committed, supportive and solution-focused team within either the KS3 or the KS4 Hwb. We continue, as a school, to make innovative changes to continue our drive for school improvement and maximise the opportunities for the children and young people in our school. The successful candidate will be joining an enthusiastic, committed, supportive and solution-focused team.
About you / You will need:
• EWC
• DBS Enhanced with Child
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