Inclusion Leader (HPA)

Job Description

Inclusion Leader

MPR + SEN

Hamford Primary Academy is looking to recruit an inspirational teacher to lead on inclusion and SEND. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join the SLT as it restructures in order to distribute leadership across the school. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational practitioner who can demonstrate and take responsibility for overseeing the achievement, progress and outcomes for children with special educational needs. You will be joining the school at a very exciting time as it opens its Autism Support Centre in September and is in the early stages of developing a dedicated Inclusion Centre. This position would suit a current ambitious middle or senior leader who is passionate about inclusion and SEND, but also keen to play a leading role in the academy's development and drive to continually raise standards.

Hamford Primary Academy is a vibrant school within the Academies Enterprise Trust Group that is developing a curriculum relevant for the 21stcentury. Over the last four years the academy has undergone a significant transformation with a learning community grounded in our core framework (vision, mission, values and colleague pledges). In addition we place great emphasis on developing children's character in order to prepare them for the challenges that lie ahead in both their education and life. As a result, the six Hamford characteristics ofbe responsible,be curious,be resilient,have integrity,be compassionateandbe reflective, are explicitly taught and embedded through the assemblies and learning opportunities provided across the curriculum.

Our school was chosen to provide a primary enhanced provision for children with ASD in North East Essex. The purpose built provision will provide for up to 8 high functioning pupils aged 4 to 11 years to enable them to access mainstream provision. The successful applicant would be responsible for overseeing the success of this provision, including line managing the Lead Teacher for ASD.

Ourvisionis to inspire a culture of limitless learning and endless possibilities.

Ourmissionis to provide opportunities to challenge and be challenged.

Ourvaluesarehappybecause we are excited to learn, eager to explore and keen to meet a challenge;helpfulbecause we encourage and support each other, welcome everyone and are a kind, caring community;honestbecause we tell the truth, play by the rules and be ourselves.

Ourcolleague pledgesare: always child centered; always approachable; always look for solutions and always compassionate.

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact our Business Manager, Peter Hamblin atphamblin@hamfordprimaryacademy.orgor by phone on 01255 673415.

As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.

This position is required to commence January 2018 or sooner if possible.

Closing date: Friday 29 September 2017.

Interviews are scheduled to take place Thursday 12 October 2017.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's.For further information on this position and to make an application please visit:https://www.hirewire.co.uk/SG/1058184/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=77567

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our websitehttp://www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/our-teaching-school/our-school-direct-teacher-training-vacanciesfor further details.

Information about the School

Hamford Primary Academy is a place that strives to ensure that children get the very best opportunities to achieve the highest possible outcomes and where high quality learning is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to nurture the skills needed to cope in the modern world with memories to last a lifetime. Every child deserves the very best we can offer with opportunities to explore and develop as learners and rounded individuals that contribute to the community and society beyond. As a member of Academies Enterprise Trust we access exceptional support for our school from experts within the educational sector.

The academy’s vision is:

Each and every child inspired to choose a remarkable life.

The academy’s mission is:

To gather and motivate an inspirational community committed to delivering an excellent education that launches children into remarkable lives.

The academy’s values are:

Be unusually brave
Discover what's possible
Push the limits
Be big-hearted

WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?

Staff Benefits

Development:

We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.

Lifestyle:

We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance. Money:

All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.

Wellbeing:

We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.

OUR TRUST

We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).

AET is a national family of 57 schools committed to delivering an excellent education that launches all the children in our care into a remarkable life. It is our deeply held belief that every child has something remarkable to offer and we see it as our duty to help each and every child find this within themselves.

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.

We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.

To find out more about AET please click here.

If you would like to make an appointment to come and look round the academy, please contact Teresa Cooper on tcooper@hamfordprimaryacademy.org

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.