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Working for TPAT and Benefits

Working for TPAT and Benefits

 ‘The Trust that Schools want to join’   Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances.  If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise.  Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities.  Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

 If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

  • A competitive salary
  • National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eye voucher scheme
  • Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issues hhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/ 


Information for Applicants 

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The aims of our Safer Recruitment procedures are to help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children or are otherwise unsuited to working with them.

All vacancies have:

• A job description outlining the duties of the post, including safeguarding responsibilities.
• A person specification which will include a specific reference to suitability to work with children.
• Online application form whioh all applicants are to complete in full which contains questions about their academic and full employment history and their suitability for the role (in addition all applicants are required to account for any gaps or discrepancies in employment history).

THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM WOULD NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN FULL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY OF OUR ROLES.

References will be requested at the selection stage directly from the referee.

They will be asked:

• The referee’s relationship with the candidate;
• Details of the applicant’s current post and salary;
• Performance history and conduct;
• Any disciplinary action involving the safety and welfare of children, including any in which the sanction has expired;
• Details of any substantiated allegations or concerns relating to the safety and welfare of children;
• Whether the referee has any reservations as to the candidate’s suitability to work with children. If so, the Trust/Academy will ask for specific details of the concerns and the reasons why the referee believes the candidate may be unsuitable to work with children.

Interviews

At least one member of each interview panel will have completed Safer Recruitment Training. The selection process for every post will include exploration of the candidate’s understanding of child safeguarding issues.

Pre-Employment Checks

All staff will require an enhanced DBS. Additionally, Prohibition and Overseas checks will also be completed if necessary.


If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful.