Vacancies

This page contains all the current vacancies at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy. To apply for any of the vacancies on this page, complete the application form for the role you are applying for and email to recruitment@lordlawson.academy

Science Technician – Full or Part Time – Permanent

Grade of Post: D (£19,123.73 to £19,737.35)

Permanent, term-time only
Hours of Post: Full Time
Contract Weeks: 52 weeks

Required as soon as possible.

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a successful 11-18 mainstream co-educational academy which has improved rapidly over recent years. We recently celebrated achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in our November 2022 inspection. The improvement in progress 8 scores from 2019 to 2022 indicates we are the most improved school in Gateshead and among the top 10% of schools for improvement in the Northeast of England.

We provide an exceptional programme of CPD for staff. We know this through staff surveys and our exceptionally low levels of staff turnover. Many staff who have left us have gone on to promoted positions. Staff are happy here; Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a good place to work. We have high expectations of our staff and students, but we also know our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them with respect. We value the development of all our staff, and you will develop further during your time here.

Our next steps are to build on our recent achievements, and to improve the attainment and progress of our disadvantaged students, including those with SEND. We also want to engage more effectively with our community and continue to expand our already thriving extra-curricular offer for our students. Alongside these aims, we aim to expand our sixth form further, by attracting applications from other local schools, as well as ensuring more of our students complete key stage 4 with the qualifications required for further academic study.

We are looking to recruit a skilful, passionate, and dynamic technician for our science department.  You will be committed to transforming the life chances of our students. You will be passionate about raising the achievement of all students, particularly the disadvantaged, including those with SEND. You will be keen to learn and develop further, through collaboration with others, and through whole school and departmental CPD.

You will contribute to the development of an excellent standard of practical lessons within the science department. You will help raise the achievement of our students through increasing the quality of practical science provision in the classroom, ensuring student progression by assisting teachers to engage students through practical science work.

We also expect the candidate to be someone who will share good practice to enhance the learning experience of all students. We believe that staff can learn from their peers at all levels, and we operate a professional learning group approach to sharing good practice across the academy.

We are looking for science technician with the capability to assist the science department to provide an excellent quality of education for our students, and with the capacity to develop further.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join us on our journey towards becoming one of the best schools in the Northeast of England. We have further work to do but are well on the way in our improvement plan. The successful candidate will learn and develop here, and will, we hope, go on to achieve great success in their career.

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Monday 25 September 2023 at 9am
Shortlisting to take place: Monday 25 September 2023
Interview Date: TBC – w/c Monday 25 September 2023

Cover Supervisor

Contract: Permanent, 37 Hours per week, Term Time Only
Grade of Post: F SCP 14 to SCP 19, £22,119.44 to £24,687.00 per year

Required as soon as possible, subject to all clearances being in place.

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a successful 11-18 mainstream co-educational academy which has improved rapidly over recent years. We recently celebrated achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in our November 2022 inspection. The improvement in progress 8 scores from 2019 to 2022 indicates we are the most improved school in Gateshead and among the top 10% of schools for improvement in the North East of England.

We provide an exceptional programme of CPD for staff. We know this through staff surveys and our exceptionally low levels of staff turnover. The majority of staff who have left us have gone on to promoted positions. Staff are happy here; Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a good place to work. We have high expectations of our staff and students, but we also know our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them with respect. We value the development of all our staff, and you will develop further as a teacher during your time here.

Our next steps are to build on our recent achievements, and to improve the attainment and progress of our disadvantaged students, including those with SEND. We also want to engage more effectively with our community and continue to expand our already thriving extra-curricular offer for our students. Alongside these aims, we aim to expand our sixth form further, by attracting applications from other local schools, as well as ensuring more of our students complete key stage 4 with the qualifications required for further academic study.

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor join our dynamic and forward thinking Academy. Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is oversubscribed, successful and well regarded by parents and the community.

• To supervise students and their work during periods of short-term teaching absence and provide high quality cover. The role involves taking sole charge of a group of students.
• To supervise classes across the curriculum (KS3 and KS4) following a programme of study.  To actively engage with the class and follow all classroom procedures as per the classroom teachers’ instructions. 
• Recording and reporting attendance of students in accordance with academy policy.
• Supervising entry and departure of students in accordance with academy policy.
• To cover in Year Bases in the absence of the Deputy Head of Year to provide a point of contact for parents and students throughout the day and deal with pastoral issues as they arise. 
• To cover in the Inclusion Centre in the absence of one of the Inclusion Centre staff to provide continuity to the provision, working with the other staff member to supervise the students and help maintain a calm and productive environment. 
• Contribute to raising standards by providing support to departments and the whole academy.  To assist with student intervention as directed.
• During periods when cover is not needed, work under the direction of the line manager, to provide support in the following areas: exam invigilation, support for SEN students, assist year bases, administration support and any other appropriate duties.
• Undertaking and participating in any training as and when required.
• The post holder will undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, in consultation with the line manager.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and parents/carers.
• Follow academy policies, practices and procedures.
• In conjunction with the line manager, take responsibility for personal professional development, keeping up to date with research and developments related to academy efficiency.
• Maintain a professional portfolio of evidence to support the performance management process – evaluating and improving own practice.
• Attend relevant academy meetings, to include staff briefings, head of department meetings, departmental and others as required by the line manager.

The Application

Shortlisting will be carried out according to criteria which will be assessed using the completed application form and the letter of application that should accompany it.  In this letter you should outline the core beliefs which shape your approach to teaching and learning and the impact you have had on the practice of other teachers.  In essence, we want to know what you can offer our academy and our students.

The Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email/phone as soon as possible. 

The interview will be designed to give candidates every possible opportunity to demonstrate their strengths.  It will certainly include an element of interactive work with students which will be signalled clearly in the letter inviting candidates for interview, you will also be given a tour of the academy.

If successful, you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

For further information or an application pack please email recruitment@lordlawson.academy

Completed application forms must be returned to recruitment@lordlawson.academy no later than 9.00am on Monday 25 September 2023.

Can you please supply an email address for both of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.

Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August; if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

HLTA

Required for 1 November 2023 or sooner, subject to all clearances being in place

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) Term Time Only

Grade of Post:  G – £24,246.16 to £26,724.75 – pro rata rate

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a successful 11-18 mainstream co-educational academy which has improved rapidly over recent years. We recently celebrated achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in our November 2022 inspection. The improvement in progress 8 scores from 2019 to 2022 indicates we are the most improved school in Gateshead and among the top 10% of schools for improvement in the North East of England.

We provide an exceptional programme of CPD for staff. We know this through staff surveys and our exceptionally low levels of staff turnover. The majority of staff who have left us have gone on to promoted positions. Staff are happy here; Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a good place to work. We have high expectations of our staff and students, but we also know our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them with respect. We value the development of all our staff and you will develop further as a teacher during your time here.

Our next steps are to build on our recent achievements, and to improve the attainment and progress of our disadvantaged students. We also want to engage more effectively with our community, and continue to expand our already thriving extra-curricular offer for our students. Alongside these aims, we aim to expand our sixth form further, by attracting applications from other local schools, as well as ensuring more of our students complete key stage 4 with the qualifications required for further academic study.

We are looking to recruit a skilful, passionate and dynamic HLTA. You will be committed to transforming the life chances of our students. You will be passionate about raising the achievement of all students, particularly the disadvantaged, including those with SEND. You will be keen to learn and develop further, through collaboration with others, and through whole school and departmental CPD.

You will contribute to the development of an excellent standard of teaching across the school as part of the SEND department. You will raise the achievement of our students by adopting strategies to access the teaching and learning in the classroom and ensuring student progression by implementing bespoke intervention strategies which meet the needs of our students.

The successful candidate will be someone who will share good practice to enhance the learning experience of all students. We believe that staff can learn from their peers at all levels, and we operate a professional learning group approach to sharing good practice across the academy.

The SEND Department consists of an Assistant Principal SENDCo, a Deputy SENDCo and 11 HLTAs/TAs with active responsibilities for an area of SEND. This department is professional, forward thinking, and flexible in meeting our students’ needs both in and out of the classroom.

To be considered for this post you must have a good education background to GCSE equivalent or above and meet higher level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualification (NVQ Level 4/5). We are looking for a HLTAwith the capability to provide an excellent range of support for our students, and with the capacity to develop further.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join us on our journey towards becoming one of the best schools in the North East of England. We have further work to do, but are well on the way in our improvement plan. The successful candidate will learn and develop here, and will, we hope, go on to achieve great success in their career.

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August; if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 25 September 2023
Shortlisting:  Monday 25 September 2023
Interviews:  Week commencing Monday 25 September 2023