Welcome from the Head of School
Our school is dedicated to supporting every pupil, fostering a culture of respect, achievement, and personal growth. Our intervention-led approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each pupil. By providing individualised support through specialised programs and targeted interventions, we ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to succeed academically and thrive emotionally and socially. Our dedicated staff is the heart of our school. They bring experience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment where every pupil feels valued and understood. Their expertise helps our pupils gain the confidence and skills they need to overcome challenges and succeed. We believe in strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the community to support our pupils’ development. Together, we can help our pupils build resilience and embrace opportunities for a brighter future. Mr Mark Clifford Head of School
Transform programme coordinator Reports to Assistant Principal Salary range GPLC Grade F points 20-24 (£26,054.56 - £28,400.64 Term-time only actual) Contract type Permanent Hours 37 hours per week, Term time only
The role in a nutshell We are seeking to recruit an outstanding enthusiastic and dedicated Transform Programme Coordinator to join our team. The role is essential in providing support to pupils across the academy and play a role, with others, in working proactively to break down barriers to learning. The role is essential in planning and creating a positive environment where pupils can flourish, supporting their wellbeing and emotional regulation. In this role, you will lead a team and take responsibility for the planning, coordination, and delivery of specified packages of work/interventions, including lesson planning, assessment or reporting across the phases. You should have a knowledge of strategies to engage and motivate pupils and families. You will be a natural problem solver and have experience of working closely with other external agencies, sometimes with highly confidential information and complex scenarios. You will be part of the safeguarding team and have the knowledge of safeguarding to support the pupils, contributing to the assessment of children and the evaluation of support strategies and plans. Why the Academy needs this role This fantastic opportunity has become available as the Academy continues to drive its core ambition to offer an excellent education to all children. You will help children learn and develop the skills and character required to foster confidence, curiosity, creativity and empathy. We believe that with these values, they will progress with the spirit and skills necessary to embrace life’s challenges. The Academy Denewood Academy is a specialist pupil referral unit in Nottingham providing education for pupils from seven to fourteen years who received a permanent exclusion from a mainstream setting due to behaviour concerns. Pupils are referred to the school by the local authority. Denewood Academy is a Good school (Ofsted. February 2020) · “Pupils like attending this welcoming and friendly school. “ · “Leaders create a calm place of safety where pupils, previously ‘switched off’ from education, are now learning. “ · “Staff help pupils to overcome challenges and focus on their educational goals”
The candidate The ideal candidate will have or can demonstrate a commitment to undertake professional development. You will need: - GCSE English and mathematics or a willingness to work towards a fully funded equivalent qualification. - An unwavering commitment to a wide-range of children with individual and often complex needs - Excellent communication skills - A commitment to teamwork We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. In order to ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged.
About the application process If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.Only candidates requested for an interview will be contacted. If you are not invited, we thank you for your interest in this exciting post with the Trust. Please review the attached campaign pack for a list of general duties/responsibilities and the person specification. Raleigh Education Trust is obliged by law to operate a checking procedure for employees who have substantial access to children and young people. It is an offence to apply for a position within a school or trust if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.