What skills and experience we're looking for
At Woodstock Primary Academy our culture is centred around high expectations, team work and mutual respect of the beliefs and religions of all. We aim to support all pupils to develop their unique identities and feel confident to ask questions, valuing every voice.
Our community-centred ethos and curriculum teaches our pupils and families to understand the world around them and value and respect differences. All pupils feel supported to show independence in learning; understanding that they all have the ability to do great things, preparing them for life in modern Britain and to be proud of who they are. At Woodstock our aim is to inspire and ignite curiosity and passion for learning.
This is a fixed term position, until August 2025.
The post is for 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year and will be paid at Grade 3, points 5-6 currently £24,790 to £25,183 (actual salary £18,793 to £19,091)
Woodstock Primary Academy is part of the Learning without Limits Academy Trust (LwLAT) - a small multi-academy Trust based in the heart of Leicester City, serving diverse and vibrant communities.
Why work for LwLAT?
Our strength comes from collaboration, with an emphasis on winning hearts and inspiring minds. We know that by positively celebrating and sharing the great work we are doing, through our vision and values, there are no limits to how high we can aim, and to what our learners, staff and communities can achieve.
As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.
You will:
• Be committed to high expectations and standards of learning, behaviour and aspirations for yourself and our pupils
• Be committed to raising attainment and ensuring all children are making good progress
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a positive attitude and approach to change and development
• Be willingness to participate in and expectation of contribution to the wider life of our school and extra-curricular life
• Have the ability to support the pastoral needs of our pupils
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Favourable annual leave entitlement, above the statutory minimum, plus bank holidays.
• Access to extensive, free and confidential wellbeing services, including counselling sessions, physiotherapy, GP phone and video consultations, menopause support, manspace and mindfulness programmes.
• Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more!
• Cycle to Work – In partnership with Pluxee, this initiative allows you to make Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. Savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient.
• Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing, and you don't need to be a Barclays customer to use the service.
• Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers voucher for eligible staff
• Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff
• Free onsite parking
Further details about the role
This post is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and satisfactory references.
How to Apply:
For safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed LwLAT application forms. CVs and resumes will not be considered.
Closing date: Friday 24th January 2025 at 11.59 a.m.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 10th February 2025 at Woodstock Primary Academy, Hattern Avenue, Leicester LE4 2GZ
Social Media Checks
As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.
Diversity Statement
As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Commitment to safeguarding
Woodstock Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.