Deadline is tomorrow

  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    6 June 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    25 May 2023

Job details

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 4 (£22,369 - £24,496 pro rata)

Actual salary

£17,680 to £19,361 with under 5 years’ service

Pay scale

Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Training and experience in planning with the teacher/SENCO and delivering relevant SEN interventions in a school setting

Proven track record in raising standards and supporting student achievement

Clear commitment to continuous school improvement

Experience of working as part of a team

*The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential to this role

Understanding of and commitment to inclusive education

Subject specific knowledge

An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Must be able to show evidence of an alignment with the values of the Mercia Learning Trust both in words and behaviours

To be reliable, have the ability to work hard and be an effective team player

Be able to manage a demanding workload, meet deadlines and give freely of your time

A good sense of humour

Attention to detail

What the school offers its staff

When we make appointments we are looking to strengthen an outstanding team; working in such a high achieving school is demandingbut the camaraderie of working together to achieve excellence makes it a very rewarding place to work. The school is committed to staff development and supporting the career progression of the ambitious and talented.

Commitment to safeguarding

Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted, your suitability to work with children will be explored, and this will include disclosing convictions. The information you disclose may be discussed with you during the interview.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk

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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About King Ecgbert School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
1396 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

The school is exceptionally strong - rated outstanding by Ofsted, and has academic results that are consistently ‘well above average’. This is a truly comprehensive school serving both disadvantaged and highly affluent communities. We are proud of our diversity, with 20% of students disadvantaged, 30% EAL and 40% from BAME communities. The school leadership is motivated by social mobility, inclusiveness and a focus on vulnerable learners. We are looking for applicants who are committed to serving a diverse population and have experiences and perspectives that will enrich our work. The school is proud to offer one of Sheffield’s Integrated Resources for children with ASD. The sixth form is highly regarded for its record, not just of helping students access top Russell Group and Oxbridge Universities but also enabling students to be the first in their families to access Higher Education. The school is proud to be at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust that started with King Ecgbert School and now comprises 6 schools both primary and secondary across the south west of Sheffield. The Trust is led by its CEO, Chris French and all the schools benefit from an expert central services team.

School location

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