Welcome to Birley Spa Primary Academy

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Our values

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Creativity

Perceiving the world in new ways and making connections. Being able to generate solutions.

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Resilience

Being able to recover from difficulties and challenges. Seeing mistakes as the first steps to new learning.

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Endeavour

Striving to achieve the best and valuing the achievements of others.

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Aspiration

Having high expectations and working hard to achieve the best.

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Teamwork

Working collaboratively and encouraging other members of the school community to be the best version of themselves.

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Empathy and Tolerance

Being open minded to opinions and beliefs that may differ to our own. Being patient, understanding and accepting of difference.

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‘Being the best me I can be!’

We are a busy and friendly school with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community.

Birley Spa is a passionate community of life-long learners who strive for excellence. We are inspired by each other’s achievement and success. We are constantly developing and updating our resources and curriculum to offer our pupils the best opportunities possible to enable them to succeed now and in the future.

Children’s learning and development are at the centre of everything we do, so we develop strong links between home, school and the local community. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find the information you are looking for.

Melany Pemberton, Executive Headteacher and Cathy Gibson, Head of School

Contact us with any queries you may have.

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  • Salary: NJC 2 – 7 (£23,656 – £25,584 full time equivalent) actual salary pro rata on 39 weeks per year.
  • Closing Date: 25th November 2024

As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with children to help them succeed academically and socially. Your role will involve supporting teachers with lesson delivery, assisting with pupil behaviour management, and helping students with SEND.

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  • Salary: NJC 12 – 17 (£27,711 – £30,060 full time equivalent) actual salary pro rata on 39 weeks per year.
  • Closing Date: 21st November 2024

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise lessons in the absence of teachers, assist with resource preparation, and help maintain student records. The role also includes behaviour management, exam invigilation, and contributing to a positive school atmosphere through additional activities.

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  • Salary: NJC 15 – 20 (£29,093 – £31,586 full time equivalent) actual salary pro rata on 39 weeks per year.
  • Closing Date: 21st November 2024

This role combines attendance improvement, safeguarding, and administrative duties to ensure students have the best chance to succeed. Responsibilities include promoting punctuality, engaging with families through home visits, assisting students experiencing EBSA, and managing attendance records.

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