TLA Co-ordinator & Cover Teacher : Potential R&R depending on experience

About Us: At Hovingham, our values permeate through everything we do, making it a special place to work. Many visitors comment on the welcoming, warm atmosphere where relationships are valued and nurtured. Our team is dedicated, vibrant, diverse, and caring, always willing to go the extra mile to overcome challenges and strive for success for our children – the most important people in our school!

We are on an ambitious journey of self-improvement, determined and proud to become a great school. One of our core values is perseverance; we never give up and remain positive, giving us the strength to tackle even the hardest work. We do what it takes for as long as it takes!

The Opportunity: An opportunity has arisen for a talented teacher to manage and co-ordinate the TLA cover for Years 1 – 6 by managing HLTAs and other staff involved as well as providing cover yourself. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Teach across Y1 – Y6 as per the planned TLA cover.
• Prepare a weekly TLA timetable ensuring all involved are aware of where they are covering and teachers are aware of who is covering them.
• Check who is absent and adjust the timetable accordingly.
• Plan for own lessons and quality assure the lessons planned by HLTAs.   
• Ensure safeguarding and personal development are pivotal to all you do.

What Success Looks Like After Your First Year:

• Improved Outcomes for Children: You will have made a significant impact on the academic and personal development of the children you teach.
• Effective Implementation of The Way at Hovingham: Your teaching will reflect the values and practices that make Hovingham unique.
• Deep Connection to Hovingham: Your heart and mind will be firmly in Hovingham, understanding why we do what we do and influencing others positively.

Why Apply? If you’re inspired and motivated by the opportunities and challenges at Hovingham, we would very much welcome an application from you.

Open Event for Candidates: We would love to meet you at our open event for candidates:

Date: Tuesday 13th May at 4pm

RSVP: Please email recruitment@hovingham.org to attend.

If you cannot attend this event but would like to have a conversation with a member of the Senior Leadership Team or Principal, please email recruitment@hovingham.org.

How to Apply: Please read the job description and download an application form from our website: https://www.hovingham.leeds.sch.uk/ 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 19th May

Completed application forms should be sent to: recruitment@hovingham.org

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available online.  

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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