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Key Stage 4 Alternative Academy Teacher

Key Stage 4 Alternative Academy Teacher

Springwell Learning Community

Barnsley

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
6 May 2015

Job overview

This position would suit a teacher with a proven track record of outstanding practice who wishes to embrace the challenge of working in one of our key stage 4 dispersed alternative academy settings (formerly pupil referral units). The ability to work with young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties is essential. The organisation of the provision is based on a primary model. As the lead teacher you would be responsible for the delivery of core GCSE’s English, Maths, plus other subjects. A subject specialism is not the priority here but versatility, innovation, enthusiasm and teaching expertise is! Specialist support and training will be provided for any teacher who wishes to move from a mainstream setting.

About us…….

As part of the Wellspring Multi Academy Trust, Springwell Alternative Academy (KS1-4) is part of Springwell Learning Community along with Springwell Special Academy which is an outstanding cross-phase SEMH Special School with a national reputation for excellence in working with children and young people with special educational needs and SEMHD. As a National Teaching School, Springwell is at the cutting edge of educational development, involved in national research and development, teacher training, bespoke CPD and school-to-school support. This creates obvious opportunities for professional development and career progression beyond the classroom.

Springwell Learning Community also incorporates EOTAS, Elective Home education and the Behaviour Support Service. Working in partnership with Barnsley College, we also have a bespoke Post 16 provision.

Springwell Learning Community is a child centred and values driven organisation. Unconditional Positive Regard underpins everything, along with nurture principles, immersive compelling learning opportunities, a strong emphasis on literacy and personalised social and emotional development.

Springwell places a huge emphasis on professional development and invests significantly in staff training at all levels. This means that, although experience of working in an SEMH setting would be an advantage, specialist support and training will be provided for outstanding teachers wishing to make the career fulfilling move into special education.

The Executive Principal of Springwell is a member of the Headteachers’ Roundtable which is working at a national level to influence education policy. He is also an associate of Independent Thinking Limited and a National Leader of Education.

If you would like to discuss this position or would like to find out more about the school then please call either Dave Whitaker (Executive Principal) or Verity Watts (Executive Vice Principal) on 01226 327076

If you would like to come and visit our fantastic building then please contact Julie Rushforth on 01226 291133

Application packs are available on our website.

The deadline for electronic submission is Wed 6th May 2015
Interviews will take place on Mon 18th May and Thur 21st May 2015

Some useful links……………………
http://springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk/
http://barnsleytsa.net/
http://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/
http://www.independentthinking.co.uk/Who/Associates+(M+-+Z)/Dave+Whitaker/default.aspx
http://headteachersroundtable.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @springwellcss @davewhitaker246 @watts_verity

About Springwell Learning Community

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+44 1226 291133

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Two Schools - One Community

Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy.  Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Springwell Alternative Academy works in partnership with local primary and secondary schools to provide Day 6 provision.

Both of these schools are part of the Barnsley and Kirklees Special Provision Partnership, formed through additional collaboration of Greenacre School, Joseph Norton Academy and Springwell Learning Community.  

At Springwell, our full time staff of around 100 is dedicated to ensuring that every pupil can settle quickly and is supported to make good progress in line with our vision and mission.

Both academies are the same as any other in that we have high expectations of our pupils. We build a secure and happy atmosphere in which pupils can learn effectively, we support pupils to access a broad range of subjects and qualifications, including GCSEs and we provide opportunities and facilities for pupils to develop special interests and talents through a range of extra-curricular activities.

However, we are different to other academies in that places at our special school are accessed via the SEND consultation process and places at our alternative academy are accessed via Fair Access.

Springwell Learning Community is a specialist provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.  A number of our pupils have secondary needs including difficulties with their communication and learning.

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