Leader of Learning - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Provision
Biggleswade Academy
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR and 1 SEN point
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter or sooner
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2018
Job overview
Biggleswade Academy is an independent, state funded Academy providing truly comprehensive education and wrap around care for children aged 2-13. We provide statutory mainstream education for around 900 pupils as well as giving approximately 370 session places at the Academy pre-school. All of our teachers deliver high quality learning experiences for our pupils and help us develop a truly 21st Century Curriculum where high standards and expectations are a must.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative teaching professional with a broad base of subject knowledge in SEND to lead our ASD provision. The successful candidate will:
- Lead by example and inspire others whilst offering the right level of support and challenge to colleagues.
- Recognise, understand, and be able to develop excellent outcomes for ASD pupils across the curriculum.
- Effectively support and challenge staff, individually and collectively, to ensure the work of the Academy within this area is effective in fulfilling these aims.
- Lead areas of whole Academy inclusion improvement and development, to further develop knowledge of ASD.
When you step into our dynamic and innovative school it is immediately obvious how much every single pupil enjoys being here. Pick a pupil to tell you what they love about the school. That is how confident we are that we are one of the best schools to further your teaching career.
If you have the genuine passion and enthusiasm to join our dynamic team and don’t want to settle for second best – we want to hear from you.
We offer an organisation committed to innovation and professional development where you will have a chance to grow and have a genuine impact upon the improvement and advancement of the Academy.
For more details, to arrange a visit or to request a recruitment pack please contact vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org
Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service).
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About Biggleswade Academy
Biggleswade Academy is situated on the south side of Biggleswade, an expanding market town in the extreme east of Bedfordshire. The A1 road and a main line train service are convenient and effective links for the town. Bedford and Cambridge are about thirty minutes drive away and Milton Keynes and Peterborough less than an hour.
Biggleswade Academy is a popular, academy, fed by popular Lower Schools within Biggleswade, as well as attracting some students from nearby villages. Our students transfer to Stratton Upper School and other upper schools nearby.
The Academy has a strong Senior Leadership Team and supportive middle management. Alongside the teaching team the Academy has support staff including Cover Supervisors, Learning Support Assistants, specialist Teaching Assistants and Technicians, a Library Co-ordinator and ICT Manager along with a very supportive and professional group of administration and premises staff.
Biggleswade Academy is part of LIFE Academies Trust. The trust team provide support to the Academy in the form of Human Resources, Finance, Facilities Management and Governance Advice
The balanced curriculum provides for the full range of abilities within the school. There is also a wide range of extra curricular activities. These include musical activities, sporting events and field trips.
Buildings and Facilities
The Academy is situated in various separate buildings across 4 sites. The best way to get a feel for the school is to come and have a tour. If none of the Leadership team are available a year 8 monitor will deliver the tour and answer questions – see the academy as they see it!
The main site is in Mead End, this is connected to our London Road (preschool) and Kitelands Road (Reception, Years 1 & 2) sites by a large playing field.
2017 saw the opening of a new building for years 3 & 4. This building is at the Mead End site. The pupils have their own playground but they do get to mix with the older year groups at luch.
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