Literacy Coordinator, Grafham Grange School

Salary: R4 £20,004.25 - £22,310.19 per annum (FTE £24,377 - £27,187)

Location: Grafham Grange School, GU5 0LH

Working Pattern:  34.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus 5 weeks paid holiday

Grafham Grange School is a special school for 70 students aged 10 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health as their primary identified need. It is situated in 42 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside in Bramley offering significant opportunities for outdoor learning.

The school offers a curriculum that covers academic and practical subjects allowing all students to find their talents and strengths whilst focusing on the skills they need to build better futures. The bespoke approach to learning means students grow in self-confidence and are prepared to take their next steps in their lives after school.

Grafham Grange are totally committed to providing life chances and opportunities for all their students. To find out more about us visit www.grafhamgrangeschool.org.

As Literacy Co-ordinator at Grafham Grange you will have the opportunity to transform the lives of young people who have not had the easiest starts to their lives. Your target will be to open the world, and the rest of the curriculum, to our students, many of whom have struggled with literacy throughout their school lives. The great impact this role will have on students makes this a crucial role to the future success of Grafham Grange students.

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified person who will co-ordinate Literacy support within the school, aiming to secure high quality learning and teaching, effective use of resources, and the highest standards of achievement for all students.

It is highly desirable, but not essential, that you have experience of working with students with SEMH and associated complex learning difficulties, which includes challenging behaviour. It would also be desirable, but not essential, to have a Level 3, or higher, qualification in working with learners with Specific Learning Difficulties or similar.

The school is extremely well supported in its continual drive for excellence through its Governing Body and OHCAT. OHCAT is a national leader in SEND and provides us with the high quality training and support required for all staff to develop their professional skill and ability. The school is committed to CPD across its staff teams.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school and/or phone Robin Bertrand for an informal discussion prior to submitting an application. Informal visits can be arranged by phoning the School Office on 01483 892214. Applicants must have their own transport due to the rural location of the school.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Grafham Grange School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Robin Bertrand via email r.bertrand@grafham-grange.co.uk to arrange a time to speak with Robin Bertrand (Principal).  

 To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact schooloffice@grafham-grange.co.uk. 

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 18th April 2022 5pm

Interviews will take place on: 28th April 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.