Leader of Alternative Provision

TEACHING POST

TLR 1A

Full Time Permanent

Required for September 2023 or sooner

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy for an exceptional Leader of Alternative Provision to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We recognise the potential in all our students, we have high expectations and insist on high standards for all. Sir Thomas Wharton was judged ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted:

“The strong focus on fostering pupils’ character gives the school a distinctive feel. Pupils are proud of their school. They look smart and keep the school site tidy. Pupils enjoy positive relationships with staff. Pupils learn about the importance of respect, integrity and compassion. Staff set a good example and pupils conduct themselves in a mature way. Pupils are polite and helpful to visitors. They are excellent ambassadors for their school.” (Ofsted Sept 2021)

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, inspirational, and dynamic professional to lead the Alternative Provision, including curriculum, at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy.

The successful candidate will have a 50% teaching timetable and will lead our dedicated team of professionals who run our alternative provision, this includes three full time support staff who are solely based in exceed to support with students’ welfare. The successful candidate will also be supported by curriculum specialists who deliver the lessons within the alternative setting.

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy has a strong team ethos with professionals who work together to achieve our Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’.  If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Principal and key Middle and Senior Leaders is warmly welcomed, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The ideal candidate will:

·    be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards of teaching and learning and leadership.

·    have good knowledge of partnership working with external agencies.

·    have the skills and personal qualities to lead the Alternative Provision within the Academy

·    be an excellent professional with high expectations of all learners and staff within the team.

·    fully 'buy in' to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.

·    have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.

·    be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.

·    have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.

·    be a team player and work closely with other professionals to develop and implement effective strategies to break down barriers and maximise achievement and to ensure systems and processes are rigorously adhered to.

·    have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.

·    be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers.

·    have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates.

In return we offer:

·     excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD).

·     an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven and supportive staff, including mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team.

·     modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning.

·     an opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy Trust.

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

For further information please contact: Mrs Nichola Winder, PA to the Principal at n.winder@stwacademy.com.

The 'Application Form', 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link: Maltby Learning Trust - careers

Closing Date: Monday 6th February 2023 at 9:00 am