What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
-A good standard of education of A-Level or above (orequivalent)
-Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
-Ability self-evaluate learning needs and actively seeklearning opportunities
-Ability to relate well to children and adults
-Work constructively as part of a team
-Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare and rights of young people
-Excellent interpersonal skills both in workingrelationship with young students and in formingeffective professional relationships
-Enthusiasm, drive and love for the job
-Committed to high personal standards at all times
-Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationshipsand personal boundaries with children and youngpeople
Desirable:
-Librarian training/ qualification or willingness to complete training
- Experience in working in a secondary school or education environment
-Adaption of ICT equipment to specific student needs
-Understanding of child development
-Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
What the school offers its staff
Lifestyle and wellbeing
-Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme
-Four electric car charging points
-Family-friendly policies
-Attractive salary and pension
-Generous annual leave entitlement
-Free one-to-one wellbeing support
-Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
-Free/discounted access to the school’s onsiteGym (conditions apply)
-Cycle to work scheme
-Techscheme – save money on the latest techfrom Apple and Currys PC World
-Blue Light Card - Discount Scheme
-Staff social events-Onsite catering (8.00am - 1.30pm daily)
Statutory and other benefits
-The full range of statutory benefits includingsick pay, maternity, parental, and adoptionleave
-Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy
-We will honour your continuity of service inother state-funded schools in relation to sickpay and pension rights.
-Provision of all necessary IT equipment.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer and value and respect diversity across our whole school community. Bournside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.