Student Progress Leader for Alternative Curriculum

We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to take on the role of:-

Student Progress Leader for Alternative Curriculum

37 hours per week - term time only + 5 days

Grade 6 pt 9 £23194 to pt 17 £26845 (£19862 to £22988)* 

Required for January 2023

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new intervention at The St Lawrence Academy. You will support the education of an identified group of students with challenging behaviour. You will support with delivering a curriculum that meets the needs of these students outside of the mainstream classrooms, in our newly created onsite Alternative Provision, that is designed to provide a transformational learning experience for every individual. The role will focus on supporting students academically and socially; removing barriers to learning and raising levels of achievement. The successful candidate may be required to work with students who have a range of Special Educational and Disability Needs. You will support students to achieve academic and social targets, develop strategies for independent learning, enhance motivation and raise aspirations. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for supporting students with challenging behaviour
• Have the ability to support an inspiring and dynamic learning environment 
• Have experience of a range of inclusion related issues
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to raising achievement and developing excellence
• Be passionate about transforming the lives of young people
• Be well organised, inspirational, ambitious and hard working
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Have flexibility in approach, vision and commitment 
• Have the ability to support and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Have the ability to cope with challenging situations and display relentless perseverance, determination and resilience

We can offer: 

• An inclusive and inspirational church school environment within wonderful and vibrant new buildings
• Superb resources and facilities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Supportive and engaged leadership team, with a track record of developing staff to middle and senior leadership
• An outstanding community of staff and local governing board who work as a strong team to best support our students.
• A broad 3 year Key Stage 3 curriculum and 2 year Key Stage 4 curriculum with a philosophy of valuing all subjects
• A bespoke programme of induction and professional development personalised to help develop individual staff*
• A culture that prioritises students, their personal development and wellbeing, above everything else
• High standards and expectations of academic success and care, support and personal development of our students
• Access to Google documents and web based software packages

This post would suit:

• A person with previous experience in supporting children who display challenging behaviour and who enjoys helping young people

For further details about The St Lawrence Academy and St Lawrence Academies Trust and an application pack please see our website at www.tsla.co.uk   

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Helen West, Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion and Achievement on 01724 842447 or email to hwest@tsla.co.uk

To apply please submit your completed application form, together with your formal letter of application to Lorna Johnson, PA to the Headteacher and SLT, to ljohnson@tsla.co.uk  

Closing Date :Friday 2nd December 2022 at 9am. Interviews To be confirmed