Teacher in Charge (Additionally Resourced Provision)

Our trust is determined to overcome disadvantage, and we place a strong inclusion offer at the heart of this goal. We are now seeking somebody to help lead our Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) at Royds Hall and to provide exceptional levels of support and achievement. Our definition of achievement goes well beyond academic results – we want all our pupils to be happy and successful for life.

Our ideal candidate will be an individual who has extensive experience of working with pupils with SEND or is a passionate teacher who wishes to have leadership experience and would like to specialise in the area of SEND. You should have a good understanding of how to support colleagues and how to get the best out of all children and young people. You will lead the teacher and teaching assistants in the ARP and ensure that pupils are supported to achieve their personal best. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the quality of provision of ARP pupils at Royds Hall and change lives for the better.

Royds Hall has been transformed since joining the trust. You will join the ARP team, which is exceptionally strong with an excellent reputation across the local authority.

We are committed to developing our colleagues. As the Teaching School Hub for Calderdale and Kirklees, we think it is vitally important to invest in our staff through training, coaching and career development opportunities. You will be given lots of responsibility, but this will be matched with outstanding support from caring colleagues who are committed to our belief in ‘Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best’.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Be qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• Have experience of working with students with SEND.
• Be familiar with the SEN Code of Practice.
• Have excellent behaviour management skills.

At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day; our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key.
• Encourage all our students to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives.
• Ensure our staff are happy and healthy at work; we believe in staff voice and consistently aim to reduce workload and improve work/life balance.
• Offer a generous benefits and training package, including first-class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.

Royds Hall is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please do make arrangements to visit the academy if you wish to learn more before you apply; you will find it:

• Is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident.
• Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils.
• Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

To apply, please complete an application form via the apply button.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 3rd July 2025.

Interviews: w/c 7th July 2025.

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equality Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post, and an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.

SHARE MAT comprises Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.