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About The Pioneer Academy

The Pioneer Academy (TPA) is an academy trust with schools across South East London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex.  All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. 

We offer excellent career opportunities, personalised induction, high quality professional training and coaching for all staff throughout their entire careers, from bespoke ECT training to accredited middle and senior leadership programmes.   

Our staff work together in partnership, sharing expertise and supporting one another, to ensure excellence within our trust, as well as reducing workload and actively supporting staff well-being.  This is accompanied by a deep culture of coaching and self-development to ensure that everyone reaches their full potential. 

As a growing multi-academy trust, The Pioneer Academy is always seeking to recruit talented professionals who share our moral purpose.  If The Pioneer Academy's motto – "Safe - Happy - Learning" – resonates with your own values and beliefs, we would be interested in hearing from you.   

 

The Pioneer Academy Vision

We put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child.

 

The Pioneer Academy Expectations

Safe:

·         Schools are safe and secure.

·         Safeguarding is effective and robust

·         Similarities and differences are celebrated; everyone thrives and flourishes

 

Happy:

·         Pupils and staff are positive and succeed in a supportive environment

·         Wellbeing for all

·         High standards of attendance and enjoyment are outcomes of an inclusive TPA school

 

Learning:

·         Learning is achieved by the successful sequencing of memorable experiences

·         Learners are engaged, resilient and enthusiastic

·         Learning outcomes are ambitious due to knowledgeable and effective teaching

The Pioneer Academy Vacancies

Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Early Career Teacher (ECT)

The Pioneer Academy, Keston, Greater London

The Pioneer Academy, Keston, Greater London

We are recruiting ECTs across our The Pioneer Academy schools in all regions (see list of schools below)

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £39,851.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS1 - MPS2 (Outer London Weighting or Fringe allowances included depending on school's location)
New SHARE

Senior IT Technician - South Coast Region

Senior IT Technician - South Coast Region

The Pioneer Academy, Keston, Greater London

The Pioneer Academy, Keston, Greater London

Senior IT Technician required to join our central team working primarily in our South Coast Region.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £36,582.00 - £42,059.00 Annually (Actual)
      TPA18 / NJC 20-28
New SHARE

Cleaner

Cleaner

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Woodcote Primary School are looking for additional cleaners to join their large support team.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  TPA1 / NJC 2 - 4 £28,220 - £29,025p per annum FTE
New SHARE

Family Support Worker & DSL

Family Support Worker & DSL

The Crescent Primary School, Croydon, Surrey

The Crescent Primary School, Croydon, Surrey

We are looking for a experienced Family Worker with DSL responsibilities to join our support team.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Full-Time
  £30,893.80 - £33,254.58 Annually (Actual)
      TP15 / NJC 15 - 20 - £33,985 - £36,582pa FTE
New SHARE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Holland Junior School, Oxted, Surrey

Holland Junior School, Oxted, Surrey

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our support team.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Full-Time
  £25,304.70 - £26,915.42 Annually (Actual)
      TPA14 / NJC 14 - 18 - £31,499 - £33,504pa FTE
New SHARE

SEND Teaching Assistant to join The Roost

SEND Teaching Assistant to join The Roost

Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex

Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex

SEND Teaching Assistant to join The Roost, our Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) facility at Moulsecoomb Primary School

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Full-Time
  £20,662.61 - £21,672.94 Annually (Actual)
      £26,403- £27,694 pa (FTE)
New SHARE

1:1 Teaching Assistant - EYFS

1:1 Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Woodcote Primary School are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their support team, Level 3 and SEN experience is desirable

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £17,438.86 - £18,714.95 Annually (Actual)
      TPA4 / NJC 2 - 7 - £28,220 - £30,285 OLW (FTE)
New SHARE

Teaching Assistant - Level 3 & SEN experience desirable

Teaching Assistant - Level 3 & SEN experience desirable

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Teaching Assistant required to join out team at Woodcote Primary School - Level 3 & SEN experience desirable

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  £17,438.86 - £18,714.95 Annually (Actual)
      TPA 4 / NJC points 2 - 7 - £28,220 - £30,285pa FTE
New SHARE

SEND Intervention Teacher

SEND Intervention Teacher

Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex

Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex

Brand new role for a SEND intervention teacher teaching SEND interventions to identified groups of pupils across the school.

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
      Teachers Main Pay Scales MPS1 - MPS6
New SHARE

SENDCo Assistant

SENDCo Assistant

Red Hill Primary School, Chislehurst, Kent

Red Hill Primary School, Chislehurst, Kent

SENDCo Assistant required to join our support team working closely with the SENDco and Family Worker at our lovely school in the heart of Chislehurst.

  Fixed Term/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  £22,139.07 - £23,440.50 Annually (Actual)
      TPA8 / NJC 6 -10 - £29,855 - £31,610pa FTE
New SHARE

Class Teacher - Upper KS2

Class Teacher - Upper KS2

Southborough Primary School, Bromley, Kent

Southborough Primary School, Bromley, Kent

Class Teacher - Upper KS2

  Permanent | Full-Time
  Teacher Main Payscale M1 - 6
New SHARE

BANK STAFF - Site Team

BANK STAFF - Site Team

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Join our Team of Bank Staff at Edenbridge Primary School.... Casual contact, covering staff sickness & leave

  Casual Contract | Part-Time
  TPA 2 / NJC 2-4 £25,500 - £26,259pa FTE
New SHARE

BANK STAFF - Extended School Play Workers (Breakfast and After School Club)

BANK STAFF - Extended School Play Workers (Breakfast and After School Club)

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Join our Team of Bank Staff at Edenbridge Primary School.... Casual contact, covering staff sickness & leave

  Casual Contract | Part-Time
  TPA 3 / NJC - £25,500 - £27,049pa FTE
New SHARE

BANK STAFF - Teaching Assistants - General and 1:1

BANK STAFF - Teaching Assistants - General and 1:1

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Join our Team of Bank Staff at Edenbridge Primary School.... Casual contact, covering staff sickness & leave

  Casual Contract/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  TPA4 / NJC 2 - 7 - £25,500 - £27,049 pa (full time equivalent)
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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The Pioneer Academy Vacancies

Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Early Career Teacher (ECT)

The Pioneer Academy, Keston, Greater London

The Pioneer Academy, Keston, Greater London

We are recruiting ECTs across our The Pioneer Academy schools in all regions (see list of schools below)

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £39,851.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS1 - MPS2 (Outer London Weighting or Fringe allowances included depending on school's location)
New SHARE

Senior IT Technician - South Coast Region

Senior IT Technician - South Coast Region

The Pioneer Academy, Keston, Greater London

The Pioneer Academy, Keston, Greater London

Senior IT Technician required to join our central team working primarily in our South Coast Region.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £36,582.00 - £42,059.00 Annually (Actual)
      TPA18 / NJC 20-28
New SHARE

Cleaner

Cleaner

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Woodcote Primary School are looking for additional cleaners to join their large support team.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  TPA1 / NJC 2 - 4 £28,220 - £29,025p per annum FTE
New SHARE

Family Support Worker & DSL

Family Support Worker & DSL

The Crescent Primary School, Croydon, Surrey

The Crescent Primary School, Croydon, Surrey

We are looking for a experienced Family Worker with DSL responsibilities to join our support team.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Full-Time
  £30,893.80 - £33,254.58 Annually (Actual)
      TP15 / NJC 15 - 20 - £33,985 - £36,582pa FTE
New SHARE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Holland Junior School, Oxted, Surrey

Holland Junior School, Oxted, Surrey

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our support team.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Full-Time
  £25,304.70 - £26,915.42 Annually (Actual)
      TPA14 / NJC 14 - 18 - £31,499 - £33,504pa FTE
New SHARE

SEND Teaching Assistant to join The Roost

SEND Teaching Assistant to join The Roost

Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex

Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex

SEND Teaching Assistant to join The Roost, our Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) facility at Moulsecoomb Primary School

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Full-Time
  £20,662.61 - £21,672.94 Annually (Actual)
      £26,403- £27,694 pa (FTE)
New SHARE

1:1 Teaching Assistant - EYFS

1:1 Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Woodcote Primary School are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their support team, Level 3 and SEN experience is desirable

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £17,438.86 - £18,714.95 Annually (Actual)
      TPA4 / NJC 2 - 7 - £28,220 - £30,285 OLW (FTE)
New SHARE

Teaching Assistant - Level 3 & SEN experience desirable

Teaching Assistant - Level 3 & SEN experience desirable

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey

Teaching Assistant required to join out team at Woodcote Primary School - Level 3 & SEN experience desirable

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  £17,438.86 - £18,714.95 Annually (Actual)
      TPA 4 / NJC points 2 - 7 - £28,220 - £30,285pa FTE
New SHARE

SEND Intervention Teacher

SEND Intervention Teacher

Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex

Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex

Brand new role for a SEND intervention teacher teaching SEND interventions to identified groups of pupils across the school.

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
      Teachers Main Pay Scales MPS1 - MPS6
New SHARE

SENDCo Assistant

SENDCo Assistant

Red Hill Primary School, Chislehurst, Kent

Red Hill Primary School, Chislehurst, Kent

SENDCo Assistant required to join our support team working closely with the SENDco and Family Worker at our lovely school in the heart of Chislehurst.

  Fixed Term/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  £22,139.07 - £23,440.50 Annually (Actual)
      TPA8 / NJC 6 -10 - £29,855 - £31,610pa FTE
New SHARE

Class Teacher - Upper KS2

Class Teacher - Upper KS2

Southborough Primary School, Bromley, Kent

Southborough Primary School, Bromley, Kent

Class Teacher - Upper KS2

  Permanent | Full-Time
  Teacher Main Payscale M1 - 6
New SHARE

BANK STAFF - Site Team

BANK STAFF - Site Team

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Join our Team of Bank Staff at Edenbridge Primary School.... Casual contact, covering staff sickness & leave

  Casual Contract | Part-Time
  TPA 2 / NJC 2-4 £25,500 - £26,259pa FTE
New SHARE

BANK STAFF - Extended School Play Workers (Breakfast and After School Club)

BANK STAFF - Extended School Play Workers (Breakfast and After School Club)

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Join our Team of Bank Staff at Edenbridge Primary School.... Casual contact, covering staff sickness & leave

  Casual Contract | Part-Time
  TPA 3 / NJC - £25,500 - £27,049pa FTE
New SHARE

BANK STAFF - Teaching Assistants - General and 1:1

BANK STAFF - Teaching Assistants - General and 1:1

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge, Kent

Join our Team of Bank Staff at Edenbridge Primary School.... Casual contact, covering staff sickness & leave

  Casual Contract/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  TPA4 / NJC 2 - 7 - £25,500 - £27,049 pa (full time equivalent)
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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