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The Endeavour Co-operative Academy (part of Keys Co-operative Academy Trust) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic & dedicated Key Stage Leader to contribute to high quality teaching and learning at The Endeavour Co-operative Academy.
We have had confirmation from the DfE that we can extend the age range of the academy to include a Key Stage 5 provision, opening in September 2021. We are seeking financial support from Essex LA for a new building to accommodate this expansion, to complement a CIF bid.
This is an incredible opportunity for the successful candidate to spend 2 terms, from January 2021, planning & preparing for the start of a Key Stage 5 at The Endeavour Co-operative Academy. Included in this year will be the freedom to visit other schools, colleges, providers & institutions to give the Key Stage Leader enough information to plan the ideal curriculum for Key Stage 5 at The Endeavour, working closely with the Deputy Headteacher. Our first cohort will start Year 12 in September 2021, followed by a Year 12 & 13 in September 2022, then Year 12, 13 & 14 in September 2023. Each year group will have between 12 & 20 students. The role involves being part of an established, highly effective team of 3 Key Stage Leaders. All 3 have recently completed the Aspiring Leaders course, organised by ESSET, as part of preparation for senior leadership. This is a fantastic role, in which you could be the driving force in setting up a completely new provision. Although experience in a post-16 setting will be desirable, it is not a necessity, as potential to manage the demands of the role will be more important.
We encourage visits prior to submitting an application, please contact kstoneley@kcat.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Please do not send your CV, an application form must be completed.
Information about the School
The Endeavour Co-operative Academy is currently a 5 - 16 school for 120 young people, all with an EHCP. The main need of pupils is Moderate Learning Difficulties. Our classes have, on average, 12 pupils and 1.5 Teaching Assistants.
All class teachers are managed by a Key Stage Leader. The Key Stage Leader has responsibility to oversee all areas, including reports and Annual Reviews, for a Key Stage. The Key Stage Leaders teach a 50% timetable.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Information about the School
In September 2023 Endeavour Co-operative Academy will be a 5 – 19 school for 172 young people, all with an EHCP. The primary need of pupils is Moderate Learning Difficulties. Our classes have, on average, 12 pupils and 1.5 Teaching Assistants. All teachers are class tutors, which involves responsibility for registration, reports and Annual Reviews for a class.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.