Lead SEN Learning Mentor (Pupil Learning Plans)
Horbury Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HEThis job expired on 17 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 December 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 December 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 31 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 5, £19,273 to £20,987 per annum (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Horbury Academy are seeking to appoint a Lead SEN Learning Mentor for Pupil Learning Plans to lead and assist the SEN Learning Manager, Associate SENCo and SENCo.
This role will act as the lead Learning Mentor regarding the provision of our young people with SEN and will work with colleagues to ensure that Personalised Learning Plans are implemented appropriately. You will lead and direct staff across the Academy on how best to support the pupils to access the curriculum, with targeted intervention and support for those at risk of significant underachievement. The role will require you to provide specific, targeted coaching and mentoring for staff on an individual or small-group basis as necessary.
In this varied role, applicants are required to demonstrate flexibility and have some experience working with vulnerable/challenged/challenging children and young people and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and pupils.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. We encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package: athttps://accordmat.org/working-for-our-trust/
What the school offers its staff
The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of four academies who were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world-class education for all our young people within our community, and as such, we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high-quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff, we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.
Further details about the role
For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.org or call on 01924 282748.
Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/vacancies
Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org
Closing date: Sunday 17 December 2023.
Interviews are likely to be held Wednesday 20 December 2023.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+, and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Horbury Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1102 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Horbury Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@accordmat.org
Horbury is part of the Accord Multi Academy Trust which is a Wakefield based Trust; all four academies in the Trust are closely located to one another which lends itself to many opportunities to work closely and collaboratively. All academies are within a three-mile radius of one another and can be found a short drive off junction 40 of the M1.
Horbury Academy is a mixed, 11-16 academy, situated on the outskirts of Wakefield.
We are immensely proud of our academy, staff and students and strongly believe that all students are entitled to experience the full breadth of education; reflected through our curriculum model that encourages learners to study a broad range of subjects.
From securing academic success to securing success in extra-curricular activity, our staff are fully committed to ensuring that all pupils make the most of their time at Horbury Academy.
Alongside our extensive curricular and extra-curricular offer, we provide excellent pastoral care for our students; tailored to their individual needs.
Our environment and academy building is purpose built, under one roof, allowing for a unique community and supportive feel.
Our facilities are used during the Academy day and outside of Academy hours by a wide range of community partners including Horbury Churches Together, Horbury Brownies and Guides, Horbury Spice Dancers, Ossett Town Juniors, Pageant Players, Phoenix Netball and Horbury & Ossett Music Centre to name but a few.
Arranging a visit to Horbury Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@accordmat.org.
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