SEMH Teacher - Multi Skills Construction

SEMH Teacher - Multi Skills Construction

Salary Grade: UNQ - M6

Salary Band:£18,169 - £36,961  per annum

Allowance:  SEN1 £2270

Location: St. Luke's Academy

Contract Type: Permenant

Contract Term: All Year round

Closing Date: 25/04/2021

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Hours: 32.5 pw

Start: 01/06/2021 or ASAP

About the Opportunity

• Are you a qualified Teacher/Instructor with Construction and SEMH experience? Or;

• Has your career been in construction but you enjoy teaching? Do you have the ability to teach Secondary students with the same passion you have for the subject? Or;

• Are you excellent at unlocking the potential of students?

At St. Luke’s Academy, we are making significant improvements in producing positive change. After our last Ofsted visit in 2016 we, as a family of colleagues, have been working tirelessly to transform our school into a beacon of outstanding practice within the local community as a school for students with SEMH needs.

We know it’s not an overnight process, but so far we have made excellent progress and we are excited now to be recruiting a driven individual who has the passion for construction to join our team and show our students they can achieve much needed skills for life.

In September 2018 we joined a Multi Academy Trust: The White Horse Federation, so in joining us you will not only have the support and dedication of your immediate team at our Academy, but also through an extended Network of a further 30 schools spanning four neighbouring geographical counties within the South West.

St. Luke’s Academy holds a maximum of 77 students, XX of which are currently filled. You can expect support through daily, morning meetings headed by our Principal Judith Buckingham; as well as a Teaching Assistant designated to each class with a maximum of 6 students per lesson.

If you can:

• Lead on the development and implementation of the Curriculum

• Plan, prepare and implement learning activities so that students enjoy learning, achieve their full potential and experience a sense of wellbeing

• Create a positive learning environment

• Work collaboratively with support staff to plan learning and ensure students make progress

• Be innovative in assessing, recording and reporting progress for students

• Prepare for and contribute to Annual Reviews

• Work in partnership with parents, colleagues and other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for students

• Demonstrate resilience to the needs of students under SEMH and;

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school

Then we want to hear from you!

For full details on this exciting opportunity, please find attached the job description, Little Green Book of our ethos and values and benefits booklet. To discuss the role further, or to visit the school which is warmly welcome, please contact us directly on 01793 705566. You can also learn more about us at http://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/

Benefits

We know that your role requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this we believe you should be rewarded. As a White Horse Federation employee you will have access to benefits listed below.

Some benefits are accessible by all staff irrespective of their contract type (T). Some are only eligible to permanent (P) employees following a successful probation period as noted:

• Car Purchase scheme (P)

• Reward Gateway discounts (P&T)

• Hire purchase Cycle to Work scheme (P)

• Free and confidential advice, information and counselling service (P&T)

• Excellent Pension scheme (P&T)

Why Work With Us

The White Horse Federation (TWHF) is a not-for-profit multi-academy trust that supports and sponsors many primary, secondary and special schools across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Its shared vision for excellence through partnership means it is also committed to keeping the best of what makes a local school great – in other words, the type of schools where TWHF colleagues would be proud to send their own children.

TWHF combines a relentless drive for academic excellence with a shared moral purpose and shared values, while ensuring that fun and happiness are a key attribute of each of its schools. TWHF believes that partnership-working with its schools, pupils and their parents, as well as the wider community, helps creates the best possible outcomes for all children.

TWHF empowers its colleagues through support, training and career opportunities to recruit and retain outstanding staff who are leaders in their field. That way TWHF can ensure that every student achieves their full potential, regardless of background, culture, heritage or ability.

TWHF has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

TWHF recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. TWHF values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, TWHF welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed.   References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview.