Vacancies
Kelmscott is an equal opportunities employer. To view our Equal Opportunity Policy (.doc) and Prevention of Illegal Working document, click on the buttons at the top of this page.
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Kelmscott School is a highly ambitious school in the heart of East London. Waltham Forest (London Borough of Culture 2019) reaps the benefits of the character, diversity and cultures within our borough, the things we have in common and the things that make us different. Our school motto is ‘Putting Learning First’ something that we hold dear. We hope this language gives you a good indication of what we value as a school. Teachers at our school are happy and as a result, we have low staff turnover. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance is a priority for us as we believe that our staff, work at their best when they are also able to commit fully to their family and personal lives. Behaviour of students at Kelmscott is exemplary. Our behaviour systems are designed to allow teachers to teach and our students to learn. Our classrooms are ‘disruption free’ something we would be happy to show you.
Ofsted has recently inspected the school and graded us as a good school. We are pleased that the inspection team were able to witness two very typically exciting and inspiring days here.
Our vision of teaching and learning at Kelmscott School is to ensure it provides the best possible opportunity for students of all abilities and backgrounds to reach their fullest potential.
Our school is on an exciting journey which we would love for you to be part of. We have what we believe to be a number of unique selling points that all our visitors experience first-hand when they come to our school. To get a flavour of these USPs, do have a look at our Twitter @KelmscottSchool.
As well as a supportive and friendly environment, Kelmscott offers a range of interesting employee benefits including:
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Regular staff breakfast
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Reduced gym membership at Walthamstow Leisure Centre
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No staff meeting either side of a school holiday
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Increased usage of live marking to manage teacher's workload
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Required for May 2024
Salary details: Scale 5 point 12.
33.5 hours per week. Term Time Only
Actual Salary: £24,261 - £25,790
The Governors of Kelmscott School are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic colleague to join our thriving SEND department. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, inspirational and creative Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who is able to provide high quality and varied support to a range of students, as well as motivate them and be a good team player. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain excellent career experience and be part of our exciting continued professional development programme, tailored to their specific needs.
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The role will include:
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Promoting student’s independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
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Supporting students individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
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Identifying and supporting individual students’ needs and provide appropriate support and resources under the guidance of the SENDCO
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Working closely with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of students
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Co-ordinating and delivering interventions/lessons to small groups of students with SEND, within a particular area of need (numeracy, literacy, communication and interaction, or SEMH)
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Responsible for monitoring groups of students with SEND including assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development.
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Working closely with students and their families to develop, implement and monitor Individual Education Plans
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The successful candidate must meet the Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or have the equivalent qualifications and experience, as well as excellent Literacy/Numeracy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.
Closing date: 15th April 2024
Interviews date: Week commencing 22nd April 2024
Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.
For an application pack and further details, please click the links below:
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All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address:
Akin Nidai – Assistant School Business Leader: a.nidai1@kelmscott.waltham.sch.uk
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Kelmscott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Child Protection screening and checks with past employers. References will be taken up prior to interviews. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires all employers in the United Kingdom to make basic document checks on every person they intend to employ.
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Teaching Assistant
Required for May 2024
Salary details: Scale 3 point 5-6.
36 hours per week. Term Time Only 8:15am - 4:20pm
Actual Salary: £23,354 - £23,706
The Governors of Kelmscott School are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic colleague to join our thriving SEND department. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, inspirational and creative Teaching Assistant, who is able to provide high quality and varied support to a range of students, as well as motivate them and be a good team player. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain excellent career experience and be part of our exciting continued professional development programme, tailored to their specific needs.
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The successful candidate must meet the Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or have the equivalent qualifications and experience, as well as excellent Literacy/Numeracy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.
Closing date: 15th April 2024
Interviews date: Week commencing 22nd April 2024
Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.
For an application pack and further details, please click the links below:
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All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address:
Akin Nidai – Assistant School Business Leader: a.nidai1@kelmscott.waltham.sch.uk
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Kelmscott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Child Protection screening and checks with past employers. References will be taken up prior to interviews. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires all employers in the United Kingdom to make basic document checks on every person they intend to employ.
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