Educational Psychologist
Ark Victoria Academy
Birmingham
- £38,554 - £48,957 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark Support Staff Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- November 2022
- Apply by:
- 31 October 2022
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Educational Psychologist to work closely with five Birmingham-based Ark schools and have a huge impact on some of our most vulnerable pupils. You will join a wider team of professionals that make up our Inclusion Teams in school and contribute to the well-being and progress of our pupils.
You will undertake pupil assessments with undiagnosed SEND, provide guidance and training for staff to ensure needs are met. You will also provide guidance on reasonable adjustments and adaptations where needed. You will be working closely with SEND, pastoral and welfare teams to ensure early intervention is in place for our most vulnerable pupils.
This role will be based in Ark Victoria Academy, supporting other Ark schools in Birmingham, though there may be some hybrid working available. You must be able to travel across Birmingham to other Ark Schools.
If you are ready to add further value to our educational support team and to work alongside an ambitious and effective regional team, then you will find this job extremely rewarding.
About Ark Victoria Academy
Ark Victoria Academy is a high performing school across all key stages, providing pupils with a unique journey in their education through the curriculum, personal development programme, student experience offer and the vast range of opportunities that we are able to provide as an all-through school. 82% of all grades awarded at GCSE 2022 are grade 4 and above, against a national figure of 73%. 72% of students gained a grade 4 or above for English and maths. At KS2 77% of pupils gained the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against a national figure of 59%.
Whilst being a large school, we are able to retain a family feel, to nurture our pupils through their schooling and ensure that they leave us with the skills and qualifications necessary to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice.
It's for this reason that Ark Victoria Academy was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019, with a strong emphasis on expert subject knowledge from our teachers, strong teaching and leadership and a focus on excellence for our students and staff.
Our website can provide more information about Ark Victoria Academy.
Why work for our school?
Hear what our teachers have to say about working at Ark Victoria Academy: https://arkvictoria.org/page-strips/hear-our-team-0
For an informal, conversation about the role please contact HR Manager, Kelly Mubarik on 0121 393 4459 or k.mubarik@arkvictoria.org
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About Ark Victoria Academy
- Ark Victoria Academy
- Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B10 0HJ
- United Kingdom
About the school
Ark Victoria Academy is a large all-through school, which was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019. Teaching and leadership are strengths and teachers demonstrate expert subject knowledge. Time is given for reading, research and intellectual preparation to ensure teachers hone their craft and continue to develop and improve.
At Ark Victoria we have a strong vision for our school with a focus on excellence, for both our students and our staff, which is underpinned by our values:
Aim high, be brave, be kind, keep learning
As part of the Ark network, our staff benefit from strong links with the wider network; particularly with the other Ark schools in Birmingham. We harness expertise and build subject communities so that our teachers can learn from and collaborate with colleagues. As well as networking with colleagues in other Ark schools, our staff receive high quality training and support.
Our approach
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum through each stage of education. We have high expectations, and that includes high academic standards, a business-like approach in the way students present themselves, and outstanding attendance and punctuality. Sport, performing arts and design feature in both the curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Facilities
We have excellent facilities which include an astro-turf sports pitch, a four-court sports hall, a recording studio, two art/DT rooms, a dance studio, a fitness suite and a performance/school hall.
Why work at Ark Victoria
Ark Victoria Academy is an "all through family school". It is an ethos that we have worked so hard to establish since we opened, and which we know is valued by our families. Ark Victoria provides pupils with a unique journey in their education through the curriculum and wide range of opportunities that we offer as an all through school. We support and empower all staff and pupils to become ambitious, resilient, and kind citizens who understand their role in our community and the wider world. Pupils leave us with the skills and qualifications to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice.
Our success would not have been possible without great teachers, which is why we offer the very best training for all our staff. We provide regular coaching sessions and have an open-door policy for teachers so that peers can share learning and best practice. Our training doesn’t stop once you reach a certain level or learn a certain skill – we’ll support you throughout your whole career, from starting out as a trainee to running your own school. In order to deliver the best training and network events, we offer twice as many training days as standard. Your school will develop and deliver its own training sessions which are responsive to need.
Read our full Ofsted report here.
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