Teacher of Animal Care 0.6
The Ladder School
Walsall
- Expired
- Salary:
- UQ1 - 6 (Negotiable for an exceptional candidate).
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 June 2019
Job overview
The Ladder School is looking to recruit an outstanding Teacher of Animal Care to join our team for September 2019.
The Ladder School is an academy that is part of The Mercian Trust. The Ladder School is a Free School set up by the trust to offer effective alternative provision for the young people of Walsall.
Based on the edge of Walsall town centre there are excellent links to the local and wider community. The Ladder School will operate under a commissioning model, where local mainstream schools will identify students at risk of permanent exclusion and will move them to The Ladder School, to reform their behaviour and enable them to be successful in their future.
Teacher of Animal Care must be willing to teach the subject up to level three. Applications from those with/without Qualified Teacher Status will be considered for the posts.
Animal Care is currently being delivered as part of our KS4 pathways and we are introducing the course in September to our band new KS5 provision. We currently work with local organisations to give students hands on experience and we are in the process of introducing school pets to support the delivery of the course.
We will move to a brand new bespoke building in the next two years and plans are underway to have an urban farm. The successful applicant will have oversight of this section of the project.
CPD will be provided to ensure that the successful candidate has the skills to deliver these courses. There will be the opportunity for an exceptional candidate to gain their Qualified Teacher Status.
GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C are the minimum requirements for this post. We would welcome applications from graduates who are considering teaching as a career. Staff with experience in a school setting are also encouraged to apply.
Staff should have a real interested in the pastoral aspects of education and should be outstanding in managing challenging behaviours.
The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view or download by logging onto the School website: www.ladderschool.org.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications: Friday 21 June 2019 at 9am.
Interviews: Wednesday 26 June 2019.
Attached documents
About The Ladder School
- The Ladder School
- 40 George Street, Walsall
- West Midlands
- WS1 1RS
- United Kingdom
The Ladder School is an academy that is part of The Mercian Trust. The Ladder School is a Free School set up by the Trust to offer effective alternative provision for the young people of Walsall.
The Ladder School was established in January 2019 and has now moved in to a brand new, purpose-built building based on the edge of Walsall town centre where there are excellent links to the local and wider community. The Ladder School operates under a commissioning model, where local mainstream schools identify students at risk of permanent exclusion and moves them to The Ladder School, to transform their behaviour and enable them to be successful in their future. These students have struggled in mainstream education environments and benefit significantly from the smaller class sizes and additional support on offer at The Ladder School.
Mission Statement
The Ladder School is a safe, well ordered and caring environment for learning. It delivers high quality education to all its students and supports them to develop their individual potential for growth, self-worth and self-control.
High quality outstanding teaching, and clear and consistent guidance and support facilitates students in succeeding in education. Our broad and balanced academic and vocational curriculum will provide students with access to a broad range of accredited qualifications as well as educational and social experiences, which will address their learning and emotional needs. Our purpose is to support every student to develop their true potential, make positive contributions to their families and find fulfilment in employment.
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