Pupil Premium Support Assistants (2 posts) Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

1. Pupil Premium Support Assistants (2 posts) Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Full time, Term Time Only, 8.30am- 4.30pm (Mon to Thurs., 4pm –Friday) Grade 6, points 21- 26, £19510-£22668 (pro rata £ 16422-£19080) These are temporary posts until August 2015 which may be extended - depending on funding Start date: 1st September 2014 (or sooner if possible) Parklands High School is a popular and high-achieving school. Levels of achievement have increased markedly over the past three years, along with many other key aspects of the school’s provision. The Pupil Premium is a national government initiative to help raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers. At Parklands we have invested heavily to promote the development of our pupils and staff are encouraged to be innovative and reflective in their practice. The successful candidates will be responsible to the Assistant Headteacher for Student Support and Inclusion, but will work closely with the Achievement Team, teaching staff and additional support staff. You will be asked to work with either KS3 or KS4 Pupil Premium pupils in a range of capacities. In the main you will be expected to provide in-class support for those who may be underachieving in the core subjects of Maths, English and Science, but are not identified as having Special Educational Needs. You will also be required to offer 1:1 intervention, small group work and targeted breakfast, lunchtime and after-school clubs. You may also be asked to provide resources for pupils and attend all meeting and appropriate training events . Candidates should complete an electronic application form, available from the school website. Please specify which post (KS3 or KS4) you are applying for and outline your suitability for the position. Applications are to be returned to: The Headteacher, Mrs C Hollister, via the email address above. For further information regarding the role please email Mrs G Aspinall, Assistant Headteacher at gaspinall@parklandsacademy.co.uk Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 23rd May 2014 Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 9th June 2014 Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time. Parklands High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and pupils and this appointment will be conditional upon DBS enhanced clearance. Parklands High School : An Academy Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1LL Co-Ed Comprehensive with 1053 on roll. Tel: 01257 264596 Fax: 01257 261215 www.parklandsacademy.co.uk Email: admin@parklandsacademy.co.uk Learn, Respect, Aspire, Achieve