Summary

Part of Learning Community Trust
School name
Kickstart Academy
Address
Whitechapel Way, Telford, West Midlands, TF2 9PQ
School type
Academy, ages 14 to 16
Education phase
Not applicable
Age range
14 to 16
Size
56 pupils enrolled
Website address
http://Kickstart.lct.education (opens in new tab)

About Kickstart Academy

Kickstart Academy is a Key Stage 4 Secondary School Pupil Referral Unit based in the thriving borough of Telford and Wrekin. The provision is going through a period of growth and rapid development as the Trust launch its wider vision in conjunction with the Local Authority to ensure our most vulnerable young people have the very best education.
The growth of Kickstart is linked to the DfE change project which has seen the provision grow from a 48 PAN Local Authority commissioned academy single centre to a three tier offer that meets the needs of all students. The different provisions provide a pathway to support our students back into mainstream or fully prepare them for further education, employment or training.
The structure places our students at the heart of every decision and it is this principle that allows us to fulfil the vision for Kickstart. Our students have a lived experience where they are supported beyond the norms, where therapeutic care and support holds equal priority to that of the academic curriculum. We want our students to ‘buy back in’ to their education, see its value and strive to meet their potential.
To deliver on these drivers, the provision has developed bespoke curriculums that provide launchpads for student regardless of starting points. Curriculums that focus on the core building blocks of English and Maths, additional qualifications that lead to college or employment, work related qualifications to ensure readiness for industry and above all a pastoral element to support the development of the individual. This entwinned curriculum offer, whilst still in development, provides our students with a solid foundation that ignites a thirst for the next stage of their lives.
To support the delivery of such an ambitious curriculum and therapeutic approaches, the academy have developed a strong staffing body that care deeply for each and every student. The academy is developing its staffing in line with the new demands of the curriculum and this is an exciting time to join the provision as we shape roles and responsibilities. We have an established delivery team of teachers who are complimented by strong, dedicated support staff who always place the needs of the student first. Our wider staffing body of behaviour, pastoral and therapeutic staff combine to provide a team around the student.
The Trust vision for Kickstart is to provide the very best for each and every student, their families and their communities so it is clear that we need outstanding leaders whose vision and values align. Working within a Pupil Referral Unit setting is such a rewarding role but not without challenge, and as a result it is clear that an education skill base has to be matched with a resilience and a dedication beyond those expected. The ability to drive behavioural standards, drive high quality curriculum and compliment the pastoral provision of the academy is essential.

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.

Location and map

Whitechapel Way, Telford, West Midlands, TF2 9PQ

Current jobs

There are currently no jobs at this school

View 224 jobs across Learning Community Trust

Set up a job alert

Get a job alert whenever a role is listed at Kickstart Academy

Set up job alert