Learning Coach

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Learning Coach at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. This role offers an opportunity to work in close partnership with the senior leadership team to ensure that standards across the school are outstanding.

Co-op Academy Belle Vue opened in September 2021 as the newest secondary school in the Co-op Academies Trust. We align our culture with the trust ‘ways of being’ and our unique CARE principles. Our academy is:

• A cooperative community where students from different backgrounds, beliefs and cultures grow together, developing the skills and character they need to be successful beyond their time at the academy
• A community where staff work together to create an inclusive, welcoming and highly ambitious learning environment
• A community where local residents and organisations are empowered to work together for the success of all.

At Co-op Academy Belle Vue, we do things differently and better. We deliver an outstanding well rounded quality of education for our students with an entitlement of the most powerful knowledge for all. The implementation of our curriculum is securely embedded and our intent statement is consistently implemented. 

Our new building represents not just bricks and mortar, but an investment in the future of our students and community. We are excited to offer our students access to the latest resources and technology, and to provide them with an inspiring and dynamic learning environment. We empower our students to think creatively, to collaborate, and to achieve their full potential. We will strive to foster a culture of excellence and inclusivity, where every student feels safe, valued and supported.

At Co-op Academy Belle Vue, we are committed to creating something special, a culture of high expectations with the ways of being and our CARE principles at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to provide an exceptional educational experience for our students and to foster a community where everyone feels valued and supported. To achieve this, we are looking for a subject expert who will lead and model excellence consistently. 

100% of staff say leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality education to all students. This is realised through strong, shared values, policies and practice.

Staff ‘Big Voice’ Survey 2023

The ideal candidate will be highly successful and have experience of working with special educational needs, with the ability to enthuse, motivate and inspire children, generating a love for learning.The ultimate purpose of your role is to ensure that all students with SEND make expected progress based on their prior performance and above national average in outcomes. As a setting we want to harness students’ independence, in preparation for adulthood and post

16 education.

The Learning Coach role is multifaceted, involving you monitoring your caseload of students, carrying out effective intervention, which may be 1:1 or in a small group. Observing students in lessons to identify their strengths and difficulties is also a key part of your role to plan appropriate personalised intervention and, from your findings, support classroom teachers through further CPD opportunities. You will also be expected to liaise with families and other relevant outside agencies. You are an integral part to the tracking of outcomes and feedback in the annual review process for EHCP students. Furthermore, you will investigate any student who may be showing traits or signs of SEN in your area.

Even though the majority of Learning Coaches have an individualised specialism, it does not mean you do not support or help other students. The Inclusion department works as a

team and you are expected to be actively involved with any student on the SEND register. The department is forward thinking, creative, listening and acting upon trustworthy

research, including external professionals. You are encouraged to keep up to date with the

latest SEND research. We all strive to be the best we can be, expect the best for our

students and will not be complacent. You will actively take responsibility for SEND students and work collaboratively with all staff within the Academies.

The successful candidate will have recent experience and evidence of substantial impact on the improvement of a school or academy in areas relevant to this role.

Scott Fletcher

Head of Academy