About Us:
We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.
We're a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE's 'Golden Thread' (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.
Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.
We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
About the Role:
We are looking for people with a teaching background in Early Years and Primary with expertise in SEND and who have significant knowledge and skills to support student teachers, working towards Qualified Teacher Status.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Supporting student teachers both Fee-funded/Apprenticeship in SEND schools and whilst on a 6 week mainstream placement
* Complete online mid reviews with student teachers to check on wellbeing, compliance, attendance and engagement.
* Provide mental health and wellbeing support to student teachers.
* Complete joint observations in workplace and placement settings, liaising with in-school mentors.
* Engage in tripartite meetings with the mentor and student teacher following feedback from the joint observation. Targets and student progress is reviewed.
* Review student teacher targets and progress. Feedback on student teacher progress and mentor engagement to BPN Lead mentors.
* Support in-school mentors with writing, actioning and monitoring individual support plans tailored to student needs, where required.
* Monitor, assess, mark and feedback to student teachers using an online system.
* Support the delivery of training using approved training resources to cover module themes.
* Support the delivery of Intensive Training and Practice using approved training resources.
* Ensure that student teachers are compliant with their chosen pathway including their 6 week mainstream placement.
* Support student teachers through to the end of their programme including apprentices End Point Assessment (Term 4).
About You:
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status.
* Personal Tutors will have significant experience in Primary/SEND schools and across the 3-11 age range or curriculum stage.
* Experience of assessing the quality of teaching and providing developmental feedback to practitioners.
* Experience of online learning environments and provision of adult learning in educational settings such as Canvas is highly desirable.
* Able to develop strong professional working relationships with employers, mentors, tutors and student teachers.
* Can motivate learners and ensure they complete deadlines on time.
* Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to different school settings up to 2 hours from own home.
* Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative.
* Coaching experience is also a desirable feature.
Our Benefits:
* Please note the salary for this role will be £35,000 per annum.
* 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
* We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
* From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
* We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
* Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
* Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.
BPNINDEED!