Associate Teacher

We are seeking an outstanding individual to supervise whole classes during the absence of teachers. Associate Teachers will give instructions for the lesson as provided by a teacher and the primary focus of the role will be to maintain good order and to keep students on task.

This post is 32 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus non-pupil days)

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Should you be successful during the shortlisting process interviews will be held face to face at the school.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• To supervise individuals or very small groups of students as required.


• To give administrative and technical support to subject departments, provide examination supervision and accompany school trips.


• Supervise students during lunch and break times as required
  
  Excellent literacy and numeracy skills


• Good knowledge of child development and learning processes and reasonable understanding of the education system.


• Ability to provide consistent professional standards regarding work and behaviour.
  
  The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.


The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.


• A Competitive Salary


• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish


• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships


Employee benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme


• Pension scheme


• Free membership to Perkbox


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms


Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.