Academic Instructor

Teaching Fellow Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Teaching Fellow to join our team at Longsands Academy. As a Teaching Fellow, you will play a key role in supporting the professional work of teachers and contributing to the raising of student attainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
• Facilitate and encourage a learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• Contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• Support the work of classroom teachers and the students under their supervision.

Requirements

• A minimum 2.2 Degree, with a demonstrable passion for your subject.
• Be an excellent role model who actively promotes the skills, attributes, and behaviour important in a classroom.
• Experience of working with young people in a busy environment.
• An understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
• Experience of working in a primary or secondary school.
• Expertise in communicating to groups of people, especially young people.
• Good working knowledge of and skills in Office applications, e.g. Word, PowerPoint, and internet/email.
• Be willing to apply for Teach First Training Programme for the 2023-24 academic year.

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working opportunities from your first day.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.

About Us

Longsands Academy is a successful 11-18 comprehensive school in St Neots, a market town with good facilities, within easy reach of Cambridge and with excellent transport links to London. We value Continuing Professional Development as a department and strive to ensure every member of the department has the opportunity to experience external training, as well as using our department meeting time to deliver impactful and inspiring CPD.

Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being a diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other's unique individuality, background, and heritage. We are a 'Disability Confident Employer' and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills, and qualities.