Thriftwood School & College, Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8RW

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
30hrs 35min per week:  08.40-3.10 with 25mins lunch
£22,369.00+ pro-rata
Required as soon as possible 

Would you like a job in Chelmsford that fits around your personal life?

Would you like to join a friendly team of like-minded colleagues?

Would you like to leave work each day knowing you’ve made a difference?

Thriftwood is a well-respected, ‘Outstanding’ provision for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.  Our students have a range of different needs, which may include difficulties with communication, social or physical skills and, because of this, they often need a little extra help to manage everyday activities.

At Thriftwood, we believe that learning is life-long and that it applies to everyone, including our staff.  Prior experience of working in education isn’t therefore necessary – our most important requirement is for someone with an open-minded, ‘can-do’ attitude, who is willing to learn in the role.

 We can offer you:

• A range of high quality professional development opportunities
• Varied, interesting and highly rewarding work
• Support to progress your career at Thriftwood and across the SEAX Trust schools
• Very competitive pay, including an additional week’s pay per annum to cover training and development
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, including an employee assistance programme offering free counselling to all staff and their close family members
• A social, caring and dedicated team of colleagues, focussed on the best outcomes for all students and staff
• A bright new future

Don’t just take our word for it, come and visit our school. Experience is not essential, just the right attitude!

LGPCD Pay Scale: 4, Point 7 (Range 7-8)
Actual Salary: From £16,239.00 (point 7) under 5 years’ service to £16,452.00 (point 7) over 5 years’ service, per annum (pro-rata) depending on experience and length of service

To Apply: Please complete a SEAX Trust Application Form available at www.thriftwoodschool.com and www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

For additional information and queries please telephone Tracey Imhof on 01245 266880.

Due to our safer recruitment policy a SEAX Trust Application Form must be completed in full.  We do not accept applications via CV only.

Thriftwood is part of the SEAX Trust group of special schools

The SEAX Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This includes obtaining references, medical checks and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Thriftwood School & College
Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RW

Middle School Phase Leader
Permanent
STPCD Leadership Points 3-7
£46,548 to £51,470 per annum
(subject to national pay award September 2023)

Required:  September 2023

Closing Date:  16th May 2023 (midday)
Interviews      23rd May 2023

Thriftwood School & College is an outstanding, inclusive, and forward-thinking specialist academy for young people aged 5-19. The academy caters for pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, including MLD, ASC, and additional complex needs. All have an EHCP. Thriftwood is based on two sites in Chelmsford and student numbers have grown steadily in recent years, with a total of 262 now on roll across the sites and 60 in the Middle School Phase. This rise is projected to continue, with the total number on roll expected to increase to over 300 in the next few years.

We now have a very exciting opportunity to appoint a Phase Leader of Middle School, who will be based at the School site, leading and overseeing the provision for pupils aged between 11-13yrs.  The School is set in beautiful, mature grounds in the heart of Galleywood, on the outskirts of Chelmsford, yet within easy reach of the A12. It enjoys its own wildlife, and Forest School areas, a number of play and develop- ment environments including a sand barn, sensory room and outside gym trail and offers specialist classrooms and facilities for cookery, art, PE and music therapy.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate recent, successful previous experience in SEND and have the necessary qualities and experience to move into a Phase Leadership role. You should be someone of the highest moral integrity, who is committed to high quality teaching and learning. Your positive attitude should inspire and engage the young people, parents/carers and staff team. Above all, you must share Thriftwood’s relentless focus on providing the very best for all of its young people with a vision for its continuing success and future development.

To Apply: Please complete a SEAX Trust Application Form available by clicking on the application form link below.  Also available at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

For additional information and queries please telephone Tracey Imhof on 01245 266880.

Due to our safer recruitment policy a SEAX Trust Application Form must be completed in full.  We do not accept applications via CV only.

Please return your application to tracey.imhof@thriftwoodschool.com

Thriftwood is part of the SEAX Trust group of special schools

The SEAX Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This includes obtaining references, medical checks and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.

For a full application pack please click on the links below: -

Thriftwood School & College - Slades Lane Galleywood

BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER
Fixed Term Contract (12 months from start date)
37 hours per week / Part-time hours will be considered
Scale: 8, Point 25 (range 25-28)
Actual pay (for 37hrs per week):  £28,986.00 per annum (pro-rata), Point 25

Required:  As soon as possible

Thriftwood School & College are looking to appoint a Business Support Manager to work in conjunction with the SEAX Trust Business Team to ensure systems and procedures follow the requirements of the SEAX Trust.  The SEAX Trust Business Team will provide advice and monitoring support:

• To ensure that management and operation of financial planning and procedures are highly effective, supporting the Leadership Team in making budgetary decisions and informing long-term planning.
• To advise the Local Academy Committee and School Leadership Team on non-teaching matters as required so as to contribute to the successful and effective operation of the Academy and the Improvement Plan.
• To report regularly on all finance to the Headteacher and SEAX Trust central staff.

To Apply: Please complete a SEAX Trust Application Form in full available by clicking the Application Form link below.  

For additional information and queries please telephone Tracey Imhof on 01245 266880.

Due to our safer recruitment policy a SEAX Trust Application Form must be completed in full.  We do not accept applications via CV only.

Please return completed application forms to tracey.imhof@thriftwoodschool.com

Thriftwood is part of the SEAX Trust group of special schools

The SEAX Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This includes obtaining references, medical checks and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Thriftwood School & College, Fox Crescent, Chelmsford CM1 2BN

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT/SENIOR LEARNING MENTOR
30hrs 35min per week
£22,369.00+ pro-rata
Required as soon as possible 

Would you like a job in Chelmsford that fits around your personal life?

Would you like to work with respectful, well-mannered students and join a friendly team of like-minded colleagues?

Would you like to leave work each day knowing you’ve made a difference?

Thriftwood is a well-respected, ‘Outstanding’ provision for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.  Our students have a range of different needs, which may include difficulties with communication, social or physical skills and, because of this, they often need a little extra help to manage everyday activities.

At Thriftwood, we believe that learning is life-long and that it applies to everyone, including our staff.  Prior experience of working in education isn’t therefore necessary – our most important requirement is for someone with an open-minded, ‘can-do’ attitude, who is willing to learn in the role.

We can offer you:

• A range of high quality professional development opportunities
• Varied, interesting and highly rewarding work
• Support to progress your career at Thriftwood and across the SEAX Trust schools
• Very competitive pay, including an additional week’s pay per annum to cover training and development
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, including an employee assistance programme offering free counselling to all staff and their close family members
• A social, caring and dedicated team of colleagues, focussed on the best outcomes for all students and staff
• A bright new future

Closing Date: Monday 26^th June 2023 12noon
Interview Date: Monday 3^rd July 2023

To Apply: Please complete a SEAX Trust Application Form available at www.thriftwoodschool.com and www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

For additional information and queries please telephone Gemma Baker on 01245 262779.

Due to our safer recruitment policy a SEAX Trust Application Form must be completed in full.  We do not accept applications via CV only.

Thriftwood is part of the SEAX Trust group of special schools

The SEAX Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This includes obtaining references, medical checks and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Thriftwood School & College, Fox Crescent, Chelmsford CM1 2BN

CLASS TEACHER - With an interest in Music and Mathematics for SEN MLD Students Aged 14-19
Full-Time Permanent
Main Pay Range + 1 SEN Point in accordance with School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions Document.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 23^rd May 2023
Interview Date: Thursday, 25^th May 2023

Required September 2023
We have an exciting new opening for an experienced and motivated Class Teacher to work with students aged 14-19 on the College site.  This is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to be part of an innovative, inspiring learning environment with high expectations of students and staff.

The role includes:

• To assist in maintaining and developing the College as ‘outstanding’, providing the highest standard of teaching and learning for all students. Support the Leadership Team (LT) to secure an excellent curriculum and assessment strategy providing a high-quality education system that achieves high standards for students;
• Undertake all aspects of a Class Teacher’s responsibilities as shown in the Teacher Standards;
• Plan, prepare and deliver motivating lessons in accordance with the academy’s Teaching & Learning Policy and Curriculum Offer.

What we offer:

• A busy and creative learning environment
• A highly supportive team of staff
• Career pathways
• High quality professional development opportunities for all staff
• Parents and staff who work hard together in the interests of all pupils
• Varied and interesting work
• A supportive Trust
• Social activities

Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification information.

A SEAX Trust application form MUST BE COMPLETED - available on the school & college website at www.thriftwoodschool.com with additional information, Essex Job Scene website or on request from the college office by calling 01245 262779
Return completed form to gemma.baker@thriftwoodcollege.com

For additional information and queries please telephone Gemma Baker on 01245 262779.

Due to our safer recruitment policy a SEAX Trust Application Form must be completed in full.  We do not accept applications via CV only.

Thriftwood is part of the SEAX Trust group of special schools

The SEAX Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This includes obtaining references, medical checks and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.