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Welcome to The Kite Academy Trust Career Site
Flying High Together
Overview
Our Multi Academy Trust (MAT) was formed in October 2015 with five local schools coming together to provide the very best for all of our children, families and staff. With a clear focus on leadership, governance, teaching and learning, Cross Farm Infant, The Grove Primary, Lakeside Primary, Mytchett Primary and Sandringham Infant began collaborating at every level with the shared aim of raising standards and improving outcomes.
On 1st December 2016, we welcomed Holly Lodge Primary to the Trust, followed by The Ferns Primary on 1st June 2019 and Hale Nursery & Primary on 1st October 2019. Most recently, we were joined by Folly Hill Infant on 1st March 2022.
Our Trust now comprises seven primaries and three infants, along with four nursery provisions, in the Frimley, Mytchett, Ash Vale, Farnborough and Farnham areas. Our COIN Centre, at The Grove Primary Academy, has specialist provision for 14 children with specific communication needs.
Following the arrival of our new CEO and Director of Education at The Kite Academy Trust in September 2023, this is a new era for our forward thinking, people and pupil centred Trust. We now offer many unique and unrivalled benefits to our pupils and people. You can expect to join a Trust team who will place your workload, professional development and personal wellbeing at the centre of all that we do.
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CURRENT OPENINGS
Job Title
Learning Support Assistant (Nursery)
Location
Camberley, Surrey
Posted
25th April 2025
School
Lakeside Primary Academy
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Salary
£22,860 - £25,305 FTE (£17,595 - £19,477 actual)
Hours
Full Time
Description
Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy Learning Support Assistant (Nursery) Full Time 32.5 hours / Permanent contract / Term time Including INSET days Salary: £22,860 - £25,305 FT ...
Job Title
Learning Support Assistants
Location
Camberley, Surrey
Posted
24th April 2025
School
The Grove Primary School
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Salary
£22,920-£25,305 FTE (£17,641 -£19,477 actual)
Hours
Full Time
Description
The Grove Primary Academy Learning Support Assistants Full Time 32.5 hours / Permanent contract / Term time Including INSET days Salary: £22,920 - £25,305 FTE (actual salary £17,6 ...
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Our Trust is built around our shared vision - to be a first class, inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking family of local academies - and our ‘AIR’ values of Aspiration, Integrity & Respect. Our staff are at the heart of our success, collaborating at every level to create high quality, vibrant and inspiring learning journeys for our children to enjoy. Our staff are important to us and we are committed to being an Employer of Choice:
- We are a forward-thinking, evolving Trust, making our academies exciting, innovative places to work
- Each Academy maintains their individuality and capacity for innovation, while contributing to Trust-wide collaboration that facilitates sharing of knowledge, experience and best practice
- Our well-established networks provide support for all staff groups
- We encourage career development for all staff through our ‘Pathways’ programme, including opportunities for secondment within the Trust for both teaching and support staff
- Our ‘Professional Growth’ staff appraisal process encourages staff to take responsibility for identifying their own strengths and areas for development
- We invest in high quality, varied CPD for all staff which comprises a mix of internally and externally facilitated courses
- We know how important it is to achieve a good work-life balance and offer benefits such as flexible working and sabbatical leave
- Our Induction Policy provides a comprehensive welcome programme, along with our Early Career Teacher Induction Policy which offers tailored support through a combination of mentoring and networking sessions
- We recognise the School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions, the Teachers' Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme
- Our Admissions Arrangements offer children of staff preferential admission to the academy where they work
- Our staff can access discounted childcare at our academy breakfast and after-school clubs
- Staff have access to a benefits programme with discounts and special offers, and wellbeing support services
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What our staff say
"Being in a one form entry academy could be tricky but the links with other academies is really strong."
"It's been a pleasure receiving excellent practical advice in a way which has been friendly, down to earth and manageable.…you have been mindful of wellbeing and the everyday practicalities."
"I can't imagine how much work has gone into planning all the twilight sessions but just wanted to say thank you. I think the options offered look fantastic - considering how the training budget in most schools has been squeezed, I think we're incredibly fortunate to have this on offer."
"The opportunity to visit other academies in the Kite really helps to develop understanding of different contexts."
"There is a very strong team who all support each other and are involved in supporting the vision of the Trust and academies. It is a friendly and welcoming place to be for new staff. All staff know all children in the academy."
"It’s great having networks for NQT+1 as well as NQTs and SCITTS- it recognises the challenges we face in Year 2."
"‘There is great teaching at the academy; there is a degree of autonomy that enables teachers to ‘have a go’ at new ways of teaching and tackling new topics which is enabling."
“Exciting to hear about the new opportunities coming- a clear career pathway ahead to harness the talents and aspirations of the team.”
“Great improvements, I love the new KAT, love the new Assessment system, love the PD, exciting opportunities, wouldn't want to work for another Trust and for the 1st time in my career seriously considering opportunities in leadership.”
“It's an enormously exciting time to be part of the trust.”
“LOVING the new leadership pathways and opportunities!”
“Working together is making such a difference to ALL pupils.”
“One team is a great approach.”
“So proud to be part of our Trust.”
“Thrilled with all the work that is going on to make the Trust a great place to be.”
“Lots of exciting opportunities coming up. Definitely becoming a place for people to enjoy working at.”
“It is exciting to be part of this journey and looking forward to where Kite Academy goes next.”
“I am loving the positive changes implemented since September. The vision moving forwards is clearly & the culture around this positive too!”
Our Schools
Select a school below to learn more or view jobs
Cross Farm Infant Academy
Camberley, GU16 6LZ
Folly Hill Infant School
Farnham, GU9 0DB
Hale School
Farnham, GU9 0LR
Holly Lodge Primary Academy
Ash Vale, GU12 5PX
Lakeside Primary Academy
Camberley, GU16 6LG
Mytchett Primary and Nursery School
Camberley, GU16 6JB
Sandringham Infant School & Little Badgers Nursery
Frimley, GU16 9YF
The Ferns Primary Academy
Farnborough, GU14 9FX
The Grove Primary School
Camberley, GU16 8PG
Wyke Primary Academy
Guildford, GU3 2HS
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