Phase Lead: Upper Phase (Years 8, 9, 10, 11)

Our setting is pretty unique… and you will need to be, too!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated leader who can drive developments across our Upper Phase (Years 8, 9, 10, 11) and ensure the day-to-day operational running of the phase is smooth, supporting students’ emotional regulation and minimising barriers to learning. We need a skilled and committed leader who is able to shape and influence their phase in a way that brings team members with them whilst appreciating and working with the diversity that a SEND team brings. You’ll work closely with the other Phase Leads to ensure transitions are smooth and the overall curriculum offer meets the needs of our SEND learners, most of whom are Autistic. You’re also likely to bring experience of working with the secondary age range in terms of developing qualifications, accreditations and a curriculum that is engaging and challenging for young people with SEND, as well as developing work experience opportunities.

All our Phase Leads at the academy also lead on a curriculum area, from Reception to Year 13. Leading on a curriculum area means there are exciting opportunities to work across the phases with other colleagues and year groups. The curriculum area is open to negotiation, and it’s a great way to demonstrate your impact across a whole setting in readiness for what is likely to be your next step to leadership at a senior level.

To be successful, you will:

• Be likely to have had experience in both mainstream and special settings
• Have knowledge and experience of Autistic learners
• Be someone who enthuses and motivates colleagues to be their best selves
• Have high professional standards
• Forge positive relationships with students, staff and families
• Be able to plan and deliver innovative and inspirational lessons to SEND learners
• Be ready for a middle leadership role and have aspirations to go even further
• Be excited about the prospect of accessing professional development opportunities that will help you grow and develop in your role, as well as sharing and disseminating good practice with colleagues

About us

Our purpose-built building opened in January 2018 and provides 100 places for students aged 3–18 with a diagnosis of Autism and/or severe learning difficulties. The academy is very popular and currently has 107 students on roll from Reception to Year 11. Our students have a complex range of needs and cover a full breadth of academic ability. We teach our students in small classes of 8–10 students with high levels of adult support.

In return

Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

For further information, please click here.

Closing date: Monday 22 April 2024.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.