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The North School · Ashford · Kent

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and committed person to join our highly regarded student support team within the school.

The successful candidate will provide supervision of classes in the absence of the subject teacher. The job is not a teaching role but will require good classroom management skills as well as a confident personality, excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to a varied and constantly changing routine.

This job allows for a large amount of autonomy in the classroom and would suit a person looking for an exciting and rewarding job, possibly before embarking further in a career in teaching.

We are look for someone who:

  • Relishes the challenge of working with young people.
  • Has a good standard of basic education. Has an NVQ level 2 in relevant qualification (or equivalent).
  • Previous experience of working with young people in a similar environment.
  • The ability to take charge of a classroom and give clear instructions and guidance to students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

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About this school

The North School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Not rated
Pupils
1,270
Avg teacher salary
£47,158
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.5:1
Academy trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL

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Salary
£14.09 - £14.99
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
13 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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