Job Introduction
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.
The Role:
To deliver the English National Curriculum to students in Key Stages 3, 4, or Post-16. The ideal candidate will set high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge students both academically and socially. They will also adapt curriculum delivery to meet the diverse learning needs of students with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
Hours: 37.5Hours
Contract: Maternity Cover - 2 terms - Fixed Term contract
Grade: Grade 3, 4 or 5 depending on experience
Salary: £34,653.00 - Grade 3
£41,490.00 - Grade 4
£48,022.00 - Grade 5
Location: Inscape House School, Cheadle
Responsibilities include but are not exhaustive;
Grade5;
- Ensure that the teaching and learning of the English curriculum across the school is of a consistent and high quality.
- Support teachers of English with their subject content knowledge and pedagogy.
- Take accountability for the progress of English across the school.
- Lead on a subject area across the school from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. (This is likely to be part of a subject team)
- Develop or support the production of Schemes of Work and resources to support the delivery of your subject curriculum across all Key Stages.
- Manage a budget for your subject area and take responsibility for ensuring that a range of resources are available to staff for the delivery of the subject area.
- Be responsible for the progress of students across the school in English
- To provide professional leadership and management of a subject area i.e. lead the English curriculum team.
- To line manage staff according to Trust policy and support, challenge and develop them in their roles thus ensuring a culture of accountability at all levels.
- To prepare agendas for relevant meetings.
- To participate in meetings and strategic planning.
- To carry out other responsibilities as required by the Deputy Head or Headteacher from time to time.
Grade 4;
- Manage a team of EAs effectively.
- To ensure that all EAs are punctual, have high attendance and are always mentally present to facilitate learning.
- Complete human resource processes with a team of EAs such as return to work from absence, professional discussions/supervision, professional development reviews and performance management, including target setting.
- To address underperformance issues as soon as they arise with EAs completing the necessary paperwork and informing Deputy Head. Persistent issues to be addressed jointly with Deputy Head
- Ensure that EAs have the academic and social skills required for the students’ needs by advising on relevant training available within the Together Trust with the approval of the Deputy Head/Head Teacher
Grade 3:
- To effectively deploy Education Assistants (EAs) to facilitate learning, ensuring that all support positively impacts on the development of every student’s independence.
- To create and maintain a high level of accountability on EAs for the learning and development of academic and social skills throughout the school day.
- Have a secure knowledge of the English Curriculum
- Have a secure knowledge of the Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE subject specific curricula.
- Be able to foster and maintain students’ interest in your preferred key stage and subject, and address misunderstandings
- Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of Standard English.
- Develop a love of reading for pleasure in learners.
About you;
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of working with children who are autistic and have communication difficulties, ADHD, mental health and or sensory processing differences
- The ability to work co-operatively with parents
- The ability to use information technology to communicate with others, track academic progress and share planning and resources
- Excellent knowledge of understanding at both theoretical and practical levels of current perspectives on autism spectrum conditions
- Knowledge of current development in education generally and special education in particular
- High level of resilience
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of health and safety expectations affecting children and adults across the school.
Benefits
- Eligible for Teachers’ Pension Scheme and its associate Death In Service benefit
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you
The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).
This role will involve regulated activity.
