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ALTON PARK JUNIOR SCHOOL
Teacher of SEND Provision
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Actual Salary from: £30,000 - £46,525 (M1 - U3)
There is the opportunity for an SEN allowance to be awarded based on the relevant experience and/or qualifications of the successful candidate.
Start Date: April 2024
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of SEND Provision to join our ambitious and inclusive school. The successful candidate will promote and ensure high levels of attendance, positive behaviour and engagement in learning for all students who attend the provision to ensure consistent progress is made.
This is a permanent, full time (100% FTE) teaching post.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing, maintaining and implementing a bespoke provision for pupils being educated in an alternative provision.
- Monitoring and supporting the overall progress and development of students in the alternative provision.
- Providing learning experiences which give students the opportunity to achieve their potential.
- Contributing to raising standards of student attainment.
- Sharing and supporting the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
- Facilitating, monitoring and supporting the effective re-integration of students into school and to provide appropriate advice to teaching staff.
We're looking for you if you have:
- Qualified Teacher Status in the UK
- A passion for delivering bespoke educational and therapeutic programmes to meet the individual needs of our students, giving them every opportunity to thrive.
- A sound understanding of pedagogy, displaying excellent classroom practice, developing strong relationships and the ability to teach multiple subjects.
- High expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour across the School.
- Strong behaviour management strategies and the ability to use the school systems consistently.
- Good knowledge of policies and commitment to safeguarding children
- Commitment to the vision, aims and values of the Trust/School
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification).
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Alton Park Junior School?
We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary.
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish.
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships.
- Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Perkbox, and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms.
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please copy and paste the URL link below into your internet browser:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l3ddc6nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDUxMDk3NXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDI4MzI0ODR8MA%3d%3d?i=fqcJhr5IPUs%3d
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
- Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 14th February 2024
- Interview date: Friday 16th February 2024
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
Information about the School
Alton Park Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust.
At Alton Park Junior School, a large Junior School with a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years, we aim to challenge all our pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential. We promote respect and tolerance within school and our wider community which prepares our children for life in modern Britain.
Our vision is that our children will achieve well, have fun and develop a lifelong passion for learning at Alton Park Junior School and for the future.
We believe in an education which is holistic, equitable, empowering, nurturing and liberating for all members of the school and the local and wider community. This is achieved through a determined dedication to serve, through self-belief, through effective collaboration with others and sustained by ensuring transparent accountability at all levels.
Alton Park Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.Alton Park Junior School is part of the Sigma Trust. The school is a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.