Primary Teacher and SENCO
Willow Green Academy, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8PT14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 31,650-49,084
Additional allowances
TLR2a
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C) • SENCO qualification, or commitment to undertake SENCO qualification within a set timeframe from appointment (A/C/I) • Knowledge of current educational practice and issues (A/I) • An excellent classroom practitioner (I/R) • Knowledge of the provisions of national strategies, i.e., Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT (A/I) • Effective use of ICT to support learning (A/I) • Statutory curriculum requirements and requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress (A/I) • Knowledge of the current professional teaching standards (A/I) Last updated: 31.03.2022 • Secure knowledge of SEN (A/I) • Understanding of the statutory legislation concerning safeguarding including SEN (A/I) • Understanding of The SEN Code of Practice and its practical application of strategies for meeting the needs of SEN children (A/I) • Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I) • Experience of teaching in the Primary phase (A/I/R) • Experience of working with a wide range of SEN (A/I/R) • Experience of planning and implementing provision for children with SEN including the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of children’s progress (A/I/R) • High level of written, oral and communication skills (A/I) • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences (A/I/R) • High level of organisational and planning skills (A/I/R) • Evidence of sharing in and contributing to the corporate life of the school/academy (A/I/R) • Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues, pupils, and parents (A/I/R) • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (A/I) • Ability to investigate, solve problems and make decisions (A/I) • Able to use own initiative and motive others (A/I/R) • Ability to relate to and empathise with pupils and to develop trusting and respectful relationships with them (A/I/R) • Respect for confidentiality of information concerning individual pupils and ability to use discretion in circumstances of disclosure (A/I/R) • Evidence of continuing professional development (A/I) • Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships in your own classroom through team working and mutual support (A/I/R) • Devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks where appropriate (A/I) • Commitment to an involvement in extra-curricular activities (A/I) Desirable • Knowledge of all phases of primary education (A/I) • Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation (A/I) • Able to offer expertise in a specific subject or area (A/I/R)
What the school offers its staff
At Willow Green Academy everyone works together within a positive, calm and nurturing environment, insisting upon high aspirations for all pupils and staff. We believe that all of our children can achieve, and we ensure that our pupils are given the opportunities and support they need to thrive and succeed.
Through our broad ASPIRE curriculum pupils experience a wide variety of engaging learning opportunities and our extensive grounds provide opportunities for outdoor learning, including forest schools in our very own nature area. ASPIRE represents the strands of Achievement, Safety, Pride, Independence, Responsibility and Engagement as these are the core values that drive everything we do. Our aim is that our pupils leave us as well-developed, rounded citizens with strong personal and social and communication skills, with a sense of independence, confidence and identity. They will also possess secure skills and knowledge from across the curriculum with a focus on the importance of strong communication, language and oracy.
Pupils, staff and parents are proud of Willow Green, the exciting learning that takes place here and the community atmosphere that is central to everything we do.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school. This role would suit anyone looking to progress in their teaching career and in turn develop their wider leadership responsibilities.
Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01977 722487 if you would like to arrange a visit or if you require any further information.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to anextensivediscounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Workscheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry-leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
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About Willow Green Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Willow Green Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@willowgreen.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 722487
Located in Ferrybridge, in the heart of Yorkshire, we are a primary academy entrusted with being the centre of learning for over two-hundred children who range in age from Nursery to Year 6. The building itself is modern in design and flooded with natural light, making our learning environments bright and vibrant places to be. It is a beautiful place for children to learn and never fails to impress visitors to our school. We have high expectations of all our children and we model this by having high expectations of ourselves. Each and every person who steps through the door at Willow Green is treated respectfully and given the absolute best opportunities possible to realise their potential and become the greatest version of themselves they can be.
Arranging a visit to Willow Green Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@willowgreen.org.uk.
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