What skills and experience we're looking for
Based at Stocksbridge Hub
For consideration for this opportunity, you will:
• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics or English or equivalent qualification
• Be willing to undertake regular training and professional development as and when required
• Have working knowledge of SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years
• Have experience of teaching children or young people with SEND including Autism in a mainstream, resource base or special school setting
• Have the ability to teach all subjects
• Remain calm under pressure
Be committed to supporting the aims of the academy
What the school offers its staff
What you can expect
v An exciting opportunity to join a brand-new provision and be involved in its growth and direction
v Access to an employee assistance programme in partnership with Westfield Health
v An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system
v Access to tailored CPD through Nexus and the Opportunity Area
v Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
ü Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
ü Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
ü Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
ü Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
ü An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
ü The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
ü Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
ü Flexible working policies
ü Cycle to Work Scheme
ü Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
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.