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Teacher of SEMH Pupils

INSPIRE Free Special School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB

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• Start date details

  Immediate (or as soon as possible)

• Closing date

  30 April 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 March 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week. A teacher employed full-time must be available for work for 195 days / 1265 hours per year.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale (+SEN Allowance)
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A specialism in, or experience of, teaching Humanities would be desirable.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience of working with/caring for children and young people with SEMH needs in an educational environment.
• Proven experience of delivering a range of subjects/curriculum (including Primary if possible) to children and/young people.
• The ability to work as part of a highly effective team.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and committed.
• Possess energy, vigour, perseverance and empathy.
• Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances.
• Knowledge of Academy policies and procedures.
• Understand and implement the Academy’s behaviour management policy.
• Understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Ability to prioritise own work effectively and adapt to meet different demands.
• Work to tight deadlines.
• Pay attention to detail and able to identify inaccuracies effectively.
• Ability to manage confidential data in a professional and sensitive way with an understanding of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
• Good interpersonal skills, and able to communicate to staff and stakeholders on all levels.
• Ability to recognise areas for continuous improvement, make recommendations and implement.
• Proactive approach with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible in approach with the ability to change or changing deadlines.
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships and rapport with those working in and with the Academy.
• Ability to contribute to a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Able to demonstrate a creative approach to work with the ability to resolve problems.
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role, has ability to effectively evaluate own performance and share knowledge with others.
• Understand and implement child protection/safeguarding procedures.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & APTITUDES

• Ability to use initiative.
• Ability to prioritise own work effectively and adapt to meet different demands.
• Work to tight deadlines.
• Pay attention to detail and able to identify inaccuracies effectively.
• Ability to manage confidential data in a professional and sensitive way with an understanding of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
• Good interpersonal skills, and able to communicate to staff and stakeholders on all levels.
• Ability to recognise areas for continuous improvement, make recommendations and implement.
• Proactive approach with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible in approach with the ability to change or changing deadlines.
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships and rapport with those working in and with the Academy.
• Ability to contribute to a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Able to demonstrate a creative approach to work with the ability to resolve problems.
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role, has ability to effectively evaluate own performance and share knowledge with others.
• Understand and implement child protection/safeguarding procedures.

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Teacher of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. A specialism in, or experience of, teaching Humanities would be desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding SEMH provision, with our current pupil numbers being increased as of April 2023. We will also be moving to a brand new, purpose-built academy in September 2025, which will increase our capacity even further, leading to good career progression opportunities for the right candidates. If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of a great team, then please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit, or ask any questions.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success and the ability to achieve the best outcomes for all students. We are particularly interested in candidates who share our commitment to improving the life chances of young people regardless of background.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career as we are committed to fully supporting professional development and helping our colleagues achieve their career potential.

If you are an outstanding practitioner with a commitment to high standards and a passion for teaching, we would be delighted to hear from you and look forward to receiving an application.

Opportunities for further progression will be available across the MAT for enthusiastic and ambitious candidates. This is a public-facing role, so fluency in English is required.

Further details about the role

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

With our academy expanding in size, the successful candidate will be joining us at an exciting time. They will be responsible to the Headteacher of Inspire Academy for delivering a range of secondary subjects and associated qualifications to learners at KS3 and KS4 (who may be learning at pre-secondary levels) and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our learners, who all have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and have social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

The purpose of the post is to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students. The post holder will ensure a cohesive and personalised programme of learning activities for Inspire Academy learners, in line with the national curriculum. The post holder will also have some pastoral responsibility and strive to ensure strong parent/carer relationships and have strong communication skills.

The post holder will support the senior leadership team (SLT) in raising standards and improving outcomes for learners, through the provision of high quality professional services across the school.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST:

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success and the ability to achieve the best outcomes for all students. We are particularly interested in candidates who share our commitment to improving the life chances of young people regardless of background.

Teachers are responsible to the designated member of SLT for supporting the general good order and discipline of Inspire Academy. All staff are expected to have a clear understanding of the aims, objectives and ethos of Inspire Academy and an awareness of its role in the community. It is essential that the academic and pastoral frameworks of Inspire Academy be seen as inter-related.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To undertake the duties of a teacher as indicated in the Teachers Pay and Conditions document.
• Plan and co-ordinate a wide range of learning opportunities in secondary education.

• To teach a broad and balanced curriculum in line with the National Curriculum to secondary learners, some of whom have a wide range of special educational needs, especially social, emotional and mental health issues.
• Develop partnerships with other local schools for opportunities to share facilities.
• To work co-operatively with other staff in the general running of Inspire Academy to liaise with parents and a wide multi-disciplinary group regarding learners on roll, attending meetings as appropriate.
• To contribute to systematic on-going records of learners’ progress to the agreed format within the service ensuring curriculum delivery relevant to the needs of learners.
• To write accurate reports on learners’ progress.
• To attend reviews and case conferences when required.
• To attend INSET days, training sessions and staff meetings as required.
• To make full and appropriate use of information technology with training as required.
• To implement the Trust’s equal opportunities policy fully, working actively to overcome and prevent discrimination on the grounds of protected characteristics.
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PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post, in accordance with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety guidance and legislation
• To promote the safeguarding of children
• To use information technology systems as required to carry out the duties of the post in the most efficient and effective manner
• To participate in performance management, and undertake training and professional development as appropriate
• To undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required by the senior management team on any of the Trust sites.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:

• Working within the new framework and procedures to take part in Performance Management procedures

PASTORAL SUPPORT:

• Ensuring the maintenance of good behaviour in line with school procedures and policy at all times during the school day
• Promoting the ethos of the school ensuring that all are treated with justice, equality and respect

TEACHING RESPONSABILITIES:

• Carrying out duties in line with the latest school teacher terms and conditions of service
• Demonstrating consistent excellent practice
• Having high expectations in terms of achievement and behaviour
• Effectively using opportunities for continuing professional development
• Ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to including policy and practice concerning safeguarding children

DATA PROTECTION:

• To be aware of the PLT’s responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1984 for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data held on such systems and ensure that all administrative and financial processes comply with this
• To maintain client records and archive systems, in accordance with the schools’ procedures, policy and statutory requirements.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

• You are expected to treat all information acquired through your employment, both formally and informally, in strict confidence. There are strict rules and protocols defining employees’ access to and use of the schools’ databases. Any breach of these rules and protocols will be regarded as subject to disciplinary investigation. There are internal procedures in place for employees to raise matters of concern regarding such issues as bad practice or mismanagement.

EQUALITIES:

• The school has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its services to the community and in the employment of people. It expects all employees to understand, comply with and to promote its policies in their own work, undertake appropriate training and challenge racism and discrimination.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Every employee is responsible for their own Health & Safety, as well as that of colleagues, service users and the public. Employees should co-operate with management, follow established systems of work, use protective equipment where necessary and report defectives and hazards to management.

SAFEFGUARDING:

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement:
Inspire Academy is committed to the safeguarding and protection of its pupils and expects all staff/volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS certificate, medical clearance and references will be required for all appointments. We will also consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview (as part of the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory requirements released in September 2022). All shortlisted candidates are subject to the Academy's safer recruitment practices.

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About INSPIRE Free Special School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• School size: 61 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: INSPIRE Free Special School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@inspireacademy.org.uk
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Information about the Academy:

Inspire Academy is an SEMH Special School for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and forms part of The Parallel Learning Multi-Academy Trust.

All the students at Inspire Academy have an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan), with a primary need of SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). Some exhibit very challenging behaviour and Mainstream schooling is not always the most appropriate setting for them. Sometimes their first encounter of school has been chaotic and certainly challenging, many have had a fragmented education and have fallen behind their peers academically. This often results in self-esteem issues and anti-social behaviour.

With small classes and amazing staff that truly understand SEMH we feel that once a student starts at Inspire they have every opportunity to turn their lives around. Every child has the right to achieve and we believe that every parent and carer has the right to expect that Inspire Academy will do its very best for their child. With this in mind we work closely with parents and carers and other agencies to help each student make positive choices and changes which will serve them better in their future.

A key feature that we try to adopt is teaching the students to take responsibility for their behaviour and consequences. We teach them to try and put things right when they go wrong, together with learning the values of tolerance and respect for themselves and others.

Information about the Trust:

Parallel Learning Trust is a Special and Alternative Provision Multi- Academy Trust.

The Trust is committed to transforming lives for all pupils. Currently, we have seven academies that offer alternative or special provision for those children with social, emotional or mental health needs, with clear plans for sustainable growth over the next 3 years.

The Parallel Learning Trust was founded in 2014 to support the conversion of Park Campus and Kennington Park.

The Members and Directors of the Trust have a wealth of experience, brought together by a passion for giving children the best start in life.

You can find out more about skills and attributes of the Members and Directors by going to the following page: www.plt.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are

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