Teacher KS3 Lifeskills (Pastoral Mentor)
Corley Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 8AZThis job expired on 16 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
16 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 October 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
SEN 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of teaching children on the autism spectrum is desirable.
What the school offers its staff
- Induction and ongoing extensive CPD Programme.
- Career pathways and opportunities to develop your skills and talents
- A proactive and supportive SLT.
Further details about the role
The successful candidate will be a highly driven, creative and nurturing class teacher able to deliver a creative, practical-focused curriculum to KS3 students from Years 8 and 9. They will be able to provide a calm, structured learning environment in which students can develop self-esteem and self-efficacy and move forward in their learning to maximise their true potential. Daily supportive contact with parents will be essential.
The role will also encompass the role of Pastoral Mentor to a group of students from Years 8 to 10. In addition to morning and afternoon registration sessions, this involves the teaching of two Mentor lessons following the school’s Mentoring Programme. Pastoral Mentors have the overview of each student’s personal and academic progress and monitor their behaviour and well-being, with support from Year Heads, a member of the School Leadership Team and the Attendance and Inclusion Manager.
Students are working towards a range of qualifications when in Key stage 4. These include Functional Skills English and Maths, and ASDAN PSE and Employability. At Corley Academy, Incorporating students’ personal interests and linking learning across subjects is key.
Induction and academy specific training will be provided.
Please be aware our website is in transition, our new website will be live from Friday 6th October 2023.
Commitment to safeguarding
The post for which you are applying gives substantial access to children. Thrive Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff working with children and young people are expected to share a commitment to this.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Social Media check; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Corley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- School size
- 149 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Corley Academy website
- Email address
- m.wilkinson@corley.thrive.ac
Corley Academy is a secondary special school for students with complex social and communication difficulties, part of Thrive Education Partnership.
A significant number of students have an autism diagnosis. Students bring a range of abilities and aspirations, special educational needs, vulnerabilities, challenges and behaviours. Student attainment covers the full National Curriculum and GCSE/vocational range.
Arranging a visit to Corley Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.wilkinson@corley.thrive.ac.
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