Education Phase: Through School
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
Interview Date: TBC
About Us
MacIntyre Academies' first school, which opened in September 2014, was developed in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council to offer many children who had previously attended out-of-county schools the opportunity to be educated and receive specialist support much closer to home. We provide 32 places for children and young people (aged 8 to 19) with autism and learning difficulties who are in need of specialist education, care, and support.
Job Description
Reporting to the Assistant Principal, you will be responsible for the delivery of teaching and learning in the absence of the class teacher in order to provide high quality cover for teacher PPA time, planned absence, and short-term unplanned absence. You will model best practice and enable successful learning and achievement by young people and sustained improvement in their spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental, and physical well-being in preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of adult life.
Some young people can behave in a way that is challenging to others, and part of our role is to teach young people safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs. However, a level of challenge still exists; this can be physical or a reluctance to engage. For these reasons, this role requires someone who is physically fit. You must also be an effective, confident communicator and able to keep accurate records such as the recording of learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate an approach of facilitation and reflective practice within the role.
MacIntyre Academies will, where possible, look to make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.
The role is 38 hours per week; 39 weeks per year (Term-Time only).
Our Offer
Our people are the heart of our success and we offer an attractive package, including:
* Discretionary regional allowance of £1,000 (pro-rata)
* Special School Allowance of £750
* Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Family Friendly policies
* Wellbeing, Bereavement, and Menopause policies
* Enhanced Sick Pay
* Wellbeing initiatives in your setting
* Full induction
* Training and development and the support of a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders
* Access to further professional development
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Annual MAT Life Day to take forth that special occasion
* Annual Flu Jabs
* Free eye tests through Specsavers
* An Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing and access to various perks including discounts at Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape, and many more
* Death in Service
* Long Service Recognition
* Recommend a Friend Scheme - £100 Voucher
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Driving training – MPV minibus awareness course
* Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for by MacIntyre Academies)
* Self-service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information
* We have an active employee engagement programme which includes Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thank You Day, and an Annual CPD Trust-wide conference.
* Access to Blue Light Card/Discounts for Teachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for social care staff/Teachers and support staff
Safeguarding Commitment
MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references. This post includes engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Referees will be asked to assess the suitability of candidates to work with vulnerable adults, children, or young people and will be verbally verified. Individual Safeguarding Policies for our Academies can be found on our website under ‘Essential Information’ and candidates will be asked about this as part of the recruitment process.
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