Specialist Teacher – Social Emotional & Mental Health
The Birley Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024 or as soon as possible
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time, term time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Unqualified Teachers 1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Commitment to working flexibly before and after school hours as required.
- Good ICT skills for word-processing, use of learning software and accessing on-line resources.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Knowledge of strategies to support students with specific SEMH/EBSA needs.
- Understanding of relevant curriculum and assessment frameworks at key stages 3 to 5, drawing on key stages 1 and 2 as appropriate.
- Knowledge of SEND code of practice.
- An understanding of students’ special educational needs linked to appropriate challenge, teaching strategies, adaptation, assessment, outcomes and ambition for all learners.
- An awareness of statutory education frameworks.
- Track record of delivering outstanding outcomes for students.
- Ability to teach to GCSE standard.
- Evidence of specialism or demonstrable interest in SEMH difficulties.
- Positively managing challenging behaviour/restorative practices/self-regulation/de-escalation.
- Qualified teacher status or demonstrable unqualified teacher or equivalent experience.
- Degree level qualification.
- Level 3 qualification – A level or equivalent.
- 5 A*- Cs or 9 - 5 grades at GCSE including English and Maths.
What the school offers its staff
Working at The Birley Academy is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience.
Here is what you can expect:
• Inclusive and supportive environment: Our academy is dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all staff and students. You will find a strong sense of community and collaboration here, where everyone is valued and supported.
• Passionate and dedicated colleagues: You will be supporting a team of passionate and dedicated educators. Collaboration and sharing best practices are highly encouraged.
• Professional development: You can expect opportunities for training, workshops, and access to resources to enhance your skills and career development.
• Strong leadership: Our academy is led by experienced and supportive leaders who are committed to fostering a positive work environment and ensuring the academy’s success.
• Community involvement: The Birley Academy is deeply rooted in the local community, and you will have opportunities to engage with parents, guardians, and community members to build strong partnerships.
• Work-life balance: We recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer support in achieving this; staff well-being is a top priority.
• Challenging and fulfilling work: Working with 11-16 year olds is incredibly fulfilling. You will have a direct impact on their educational journey and personal growth.
• Celebration of achievements: We celebrate both staff and student achievements, big and small. Recognition and appreciation for hard work are part of our culture.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@birleysecondaryacademy.co.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Birley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1083 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Birley Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@birleysecondaracademy.co.uk
Our students are amazing; they are hugely rewarding to work with and very capable of fantastic achievements. By supporting teaching practitioners and the senior leadership team, you will help to ensure students receive the best education available.
The senior leadership team have a clear strategic plan for the academy. As a group of leaders, we strive for continual improvements in standards and to provide the best learning experiences for all students. We are firmly focused on making the academy the best it can be.
Every member of staff works tirelessly to ensure that learning is relevant, purposeful, engaging and rewarding. We offer an excellent professional development package aimed at supporting staff at every stage of their career.
We work with partners such as L.E.A.D. Teaching School Hub and Learn Sheffield, as well as a host of other nationally recognised providers. If you join our team, you will be part of a group of enthusiastic and dedicated professionals who believe in the power of learning to shape and change the lives of young people.
We believe that our students are entitled to nothing but the best. At The Birley Academy we challenge ourselves to always strive for more. It is our aim to ensure that students are ready, respectful and resilient. We believe that instilling these values will help all to succeed in life.
Our vision is simple: to ensure that we constantly challenge ourselves and our students to aspire to our very best, enjoying learning and being active members of the learning community. As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we work with all stakeholders including parents, local businesses, community leaders and our partner primaries to represent and best meet the needs of our students.
Arranging a visit to The Birley Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@birleysecondaracademy.co.uk.
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