Teacher

Teacher

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

ST2828(e)

Full time

£30,000 - £46,525 per annum, depending on relevant teaching experience and in accordance with the Teachers' Pay and Conditions

This school has Academy status and is part of the Prosper Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Gilbert Ward Academy

Princess Louise Road

Blyth

Northumberland

NE24 2TS

Gilbert Ward Academy, a pioneering secondary special school, invites passionate educators to enhance our community. Our school, dedicated to the academic and social-emotional growth of 11 to 16-year-olds with SEMH needs, is expanding. Following a triumphant opening in September 2023, we're preparing for new arrivals in September 2024, necessitating a broader team to accommodate our enlarging student cohort.

Our pupils, often facing significant learning disruptions, are met with a curriculum designed to close educational gaps. Leveraging the Oak National Academy curriculum for streamlined planning, our educators are free to focus on bespoke lesson adaptation, career linkage, and the integration of social and emotional learning.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include:

- Comprehensive science lab

- Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)

- Art and design studio

- Food technology room

- Extensive individual and group work rooms

To ensure focused and effective education, our classes host small class sizes, supported by dedicated support staff alongside the teacher. This model fosters a supportive learning atmosphere conducive to engagement and growth.

We employ a mix of primary-trained teachers for foundational knowledge and secondary-trained specialists for Key Stage 3 & 4 subjects. While our primary-trained team is robust, we're actively seeking exceptional secondary-trained subject specialists to join us.

We aim high for our pupils, supporting GCSE pathways for those capable, while also providing alternative qualifications to suit diverse futures, acknowledging the academic hurdles many face.

Vacancies:

We're currently seeking specialists in:

- Mathematics

- Science

- English

- Humanities (History, Geography)

- Food Technology

- Computing

- PE

If you're driven to impact the lives of young people with SEMH needs positively and thrive in a supportive, innovative setting, we'd be delighted to consider your application.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

- DFE recognised teaching qualification and QTS or equivalent (ECTs welcome to apply)

- An excellent understanding of SEND, especially SEMH and ASD

- A proven track record of raising attainment and progress of pupils with SEND

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

- A positive, flexible and creative approach to teaching and learning

- A willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and training

To learn more about Gilbert Ward Academy and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit https://www.gilbertwardacademy.co.uk/

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined in 2019, Harry Watts opened in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy opened in September 2023. We are striving to further build collaboration across the schools and grow as a Multi Academy Trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Gilbert Ward Academy but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

· A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another

· Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide CPD programmes

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group

· Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme

Full details can be found on https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/121/why-work-for-us

All successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.

Please note: We can only accept CVs when accompanied by a fully completed application form.

For Further information please see the link below:

https://prosperlearning.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=…

Permanent

Closing date:

14 April 2024