Teaching Assistant Level 1/2
CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.
Oulton Academy is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ mixed secondary school catering to over 1,000 students aged between 11 and 16. Located in the picturesque village of Oulton, South Leeds the school is rapidly becoming the school of choice in the area, with student numbers increasing year on year.In December 2022 we were selected for the governments School Rebuild Programme and plans are well underway with this exciting project.
Oulton Academy joined Carlton Academy Trust (CAT) in April 2024, which proudly oversees three secondary schools, three primary schools, and three special schools, collectively educating nearly 5,000 students and employing almost 1,000 members of staff.All CAT schools are rated either Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
The school has been on a remarkable improvement journey over the last four years and in a historic milestone, Oulton Academy proudly secured its first Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating after 20 years and is the only ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in the local area.Outcomes at the school have significantly improved, and in November 2024, Oulton Academy earned a place in the top 24 best state secondary schools in West Yorkshire.
The recent Ofsted report commended the school for its ‘unwavering dedication to fostering academic achievement, personal development and a supportive learning environment’.
Our journey to achieving Outstanding! - Oulton Academy
We are seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic school team. The Teaching Assistant will ensure that the needs of our pupils are met. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and the impact that good teaching can have on the lives of children young people.
Employee welfare is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support colleagues physical, mental and financial wellbeing. These benefits include a fully funded Health Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme, in addition to salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes.Staff also have access to exclusive Trust discounts at Iveridge Hall Health Club and Spa, just 500m from the school.
Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust
We hope you are excited by this opportunity and look forward to welcoming applications from colleagues who share our values and ambition to deliver excellence for all to our students.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit the Carlton Academy Trust website by following the link below and completing an application form. Alternatively please complete an Application Form and Equalities Monitoring Form on TES.
Vacancies - Carlton Academy Trust
We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager:-
E: recruitment@catrust.ukW: www.carltonacademytrust.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 16th May – 10am
The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.