Teacher of Alternative Provision

Teacher of Alternative Provision

Start Date: For September 2023

MPS 1-6 (£28,000 to £38,810) / UPS 1-3 (£40,625 to £43,685) per annum dependent on hours worked

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 9 June 2023; 9:00 am

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Solihull Academy is an alternative provision where we provide alternative solutions for a number of students for whom mainstream education is simply not working (for a range of reasons). In our short lifetime thus far we have grown considerably and continue to grow as our provision evolves. We now consist of our main site and provision for year 9-11, The Mercury Centre, The Saturn Centre and The Pathfinder Centre (Year 7-8), and we welcomed Daylesford Academy to the SAPMAT from September 2022.

As we have expanded we have continued to recruit committed, passionate and talented staff who ensure a full range of interventions to help change the outcomes of and life chances for our students for the better.

The Academy ensures all students across the Local Authority have access to a high-quality alternative educational provision

The Academy provides a safe, well-ordered, caring and highly supportive learning environment that will deliver high-quality education to students who need a more closely-focused learning solution. The use of outstanding, inspiring teaching and clear, consistent guidance and support will play a pivotal role in helping each child fulfil their maximum potential for growth, self-worth, and self-control. Our students will benefit from small class sizes where an emphasis will be placed on a personalised approach to learning.

We are seeking to recruit an effective, creative and passionate Teacher of Alternative Provision to help drive forward relatoral teaching and pastoral support and have a real impact on our students. Your role will be to raise student achievement, encourage a love of learning, promote sport and fitness and champion mental health.

 The suitable candidate for this essential position will be: 

• A qualified teacher able to teach subjects to KS3 and 4  
• Able to provide alternative strategies in their teaching designed to motivate, encourage and enthuse pupils  
• Keen to forge positive relationships with challenging pupils 
• An excellent, experienced practitioner with a proven record of good results and impact in students of all abilities 
• Passionate about realising the potential of all children within a multi-cultural and inclusive school 
• Committed to maintaining and nurturing our ethos where all pupils can feel equally valued for their culture and contributions.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious and energetic teacher: 

• To take a full and active role in the development, expansion and life of the Academy Trust including pastoral duties. 
• To inspire and intervene with students who need a fresh start and new approach to reach their potential.

The Academy leadership team is determined to give our students the best opportunities possible to become successful, responsible citizens with the best life chances. This is another critical appointment for the School, and is an exciting opportunity for you to work in an aspirational, therapeutic and innovative environment with students who need you.

You will be joining an effective team of staff that have good personal and organisational skills. You must be able to communicate effectively with staff, parents/carers and pupils.

The Senior Leadership Team have an ‘open door’ policy designed to support and motivate in a challenging working environment. We welcome applications from excellent practitioners who love teaching and get satisfaction from making a difference.

How to Apply

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. If you do have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role in advance, please contact Mrs Claire Keys, CKeys@sa.solihull.sch.uk, or telephone 0121 709 5420.

Application forms can be completed online on TES, and/or via the application pack within. Applications can be returned via email to HR@sa.solihull.sch.uk. Alternatively, applications can be returned by post to: FAO Stephen Steinhaus, Executive Principal, Solihull Academy, The Quadrangle, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4LE.

Solihull Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants, as well as two satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities academy and committed to actively promoting equal opportunities for all our staff and pupils. As part of the recruitment process we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, meeting Data Protection Regulations in line with GDPR compliance.

We provide all members of staff who join Solihull Academy Trust with a full induction programme.