Ascend Learning Trust Jobs

OUR MISSIONWelcome to Ascend Learning Trust, where we pride ourselves on our core motto:’Together we Belong, Believe, Become’As a community of schools we strive to achieve this through our relentless commitment tour values of’ Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity’ for all of our students, with the potential of every individual within ourcommunity valued. Create and foster a culture of kindness and inclusivity with high expectations and standards.Develop and retain high calibre professionals who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.Deliver unmissable education which inspires limitless horizons.Develop foundations that ensures Ascend Learning Trust is robust and resilient and able to provide a world class education forgenerations to come.OUR VISIONAscend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone.All our young people receive a holistic world-class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges.They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.OUR VALUESCompassion - To always show kindness, inclusivity and empathy to each other and to encourage others to behave this way.To care for those around you and to consider the needs of all.Aspiration - To ’dream big’ and to set your goals with no limits.You work hard towards your goals and follow your dreams and always believe that anything is possible.Respect - To treat everyone as you would always wish to be treated in both words and actions.This means listening to others, appreciating differences, showing kindness and always being considerate.Dedication - Always try your very best to commit to and achieve all of your goals and never give up even when things are tough.Face challenges courageously and keep focused on your goals.Integrity - Holding true to what you believe in and act in a way that shows this.Always be honest and if you are in the wrong accept feedback and apologise.WHY JOIN US?ALT is committed to its staff and we offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores,restaurants, cinema and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a great bike scheme. As a signatory of MindfulEmployer we are committed to reducing the stigma attached to mental health and work with schools to develop a strategyfor wellbeing.We can also offer you excellent CPD opportunities, whether you are a Leader, Teacher, Classroom Assistant or member of oursupport team we can support you to be the best you can be. If you want to be part of our vision, mission and values, and youare willing to go the extra mile to make a real difference to children’s lives, we would be pleased to receive your applicationfor employment with us.For further information on recruitment please contact: recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.ukSAFEGUARDING STATEMENTAscend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adultsand expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-representedgroups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whetherthese are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. Theonline search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work withchildren. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employmenthas included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the currentor most recent employment, any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.