Goldington Academy · Bedford, East of England
We are excited to be recruiting for the position of Display Assistant and are seeking a dedicated individual who is eager to join a school community that prioritises staff wellbeing and invests in professional development. Contract Details: Hours: 7.5 hours per week Working Days: To be agreed - can be over 1 or 2 days Time: To be agreed, within the core school day Term Time Only: Plus one training day Key Responsibilities: The role involves preparing and organising resources, mounting and maintaining displays, liaising with staff across the school, and planning ahead for key events such as open evenings and parents’ evenings. You will bring flair, initiative and a keen eye for detail, ensuring displays are regularly refreshed and the school looks welcoming at all times. This is an ideal role for someone who is highly organised, imaginative, flexible and enjoys working as part of a school community, with a genuine passion for creating stimulating visual environments. At Goldington Academy, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive environment. If you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Having achieved a 2022 Ofsted grading of ‘good’ overall, with personal development, leadership and management being recognised as ‘outstanding,’ we are determined not to be complacent and want to achieve even more for our students and staff. Our motto is ‘Engaging Minds, Nurturing Success and Inspiring Futures,’ and the school seeks to achieve this in many different ways. Our February 2022 Ofsted report begins with the following paragraph: “Pupils are proud of their school. They enthuse about it to their parents, who know that they feel safe and happy. Pupils have many subjects to choose from, so everyone gets a chance to shine. They know that leaders have very high expectations of what they can achieve.” We were delighted that our 2023 GCSE results confirmed we are in the top 2% of schools in the country for progress of pupils between ages 11 and 16, and that our 2024/2025 GCSE results continued to be very strong. . What can we offer you? Full support from a dedicated team of senior leaders Excellent teaching resources Robust behaviour system A range of staff benefits including a cash health plan and access to a cycle to work scheme The school’s successes are well documented and more information about these can be found on our website Home | Goldington Academy but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Karen Chisnall chisnallk@goldington.beds.sch.uk for more information. We are aware of commitments you will have made to your schools and the children therefore we can be flexible on start dates for the right candidate. Conditions of Service All appointments will be in accordance with the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. Equal Opportunities Goldingt