The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and dedicated to making a difference to children's learning. You will need to
enjoy working with children and be passionate and committed to helping children
develop as independent and confident individuals. This role will help support
pupils to access all aspects of learning and self-help skills. You will work
closely with class teachers and phase leaders.
You will need to have a NVQ level 3 and a GCSE or equivalent in English
and Maths (C or above) with a high standard of written and spoken English. First Aid qualifications would be desirable.
This permanent position will be for a
total of 30 hours per week. You would be expected to attend all INSET
days.
We are looking for an individual who:
Why would you like to work at Cherry Tree?
A visit to the school is recommended. Please contact via email: admin@cherrytree.herts.sch.uk or phone 01923 245490 to arrange a suitable time. Further information about our school can be found on our website www.cherrytree.herts.sch.uk and our Twitter feed @CTS_Watford @headcherrytree
Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All
post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check. We require you to disclose any previous criminal
convictions our cautions even if they are spent. Please be aware
that online searches may be completed as part of our pre-recruitment checks. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Declaration Form
prior to interview.
When recruiting and selecting staff, the Trust is required to comply with all relevant employment legislation to ensure we are recruiting within the law as well as complying with the Trust’s Equality Policy. The Selection Criteria document is critical in the process and sets out the requirements which the person appointed should have in order to perform the duties of the post satisfactorily and against which applicants will be assessed. The selection criteria will be used throughout the recruitment process as an objective test of assessing candidates at shortlisting, test and interview stages. Shortlisting will be completed by assessing against the advertised person specification. Our interviews will always include relevant questions relating to teaching and will include questions on child protection and/or safeguarding, behaviour and safety. There will also be an observation element to the selection day and a task.
Deadline for application: Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 9th July 2024
Cheska Tyler
01923 245490
admin@cherrytree.herts.sch.uk