Curriculum Lead

Curriculum Lead

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:

ST2700(e)

Full time

£28,000 - £43,685 per annum depending on relevant teaching experience plus SEN £2384 & TLR2a £3017

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

Start Date: 1st September 2023

Opening in September 2023, Gilbert Ward Academy will be a purpose built, brand new, state of the art Academy, catering for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) as their primary area of need. At full capacity, Gilbert Ward Academy will provide education to 80 pupils aged 11-16 working between lower key stage two and key stage four.

Many of the pupils who will attend Gilbert Ward Academy will have additional special educational needs, such as, autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and speech and language communication difficulties. Pupils attending Gilbert Ward Academy may have, at some point, not had success or positive experiences in their education elsewhere. As a result - along with other factors - pupils will more than likely be working at a lower-than-expected key stage, relative to their age. Most pupils joining in September 2023 will be working at lower and upper key stage two and will be transitioning from primary schools.

We are seeking to appoint a Curriculum Lead who aligns with our ethos and values. The Curriculum Lead will be responsible for the curriculum accessed by secondary age pupils working at a key stage two. The successful candidate will have experience of successfully managing/assisting in the management of a group of staff, at a Middle Management level. They will be able to coordinate, plan and oversee a full key stage curriculum, with a commitment to raising educational standards and achievements for all pupils.

Successful candidates will join the school’s middle leadership team, supported by the schools senior leadership team. They will be provided with high quality training to support them to perform well in their roles.

The Trust is proud to say that the Real Living Wage is matched we also offer the successful candidate:

• 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.

This is an exciting time to join Gilbert Ward Academy, and an opportunity to be part of establishing and defining the education and support for pupils joining us in September 2023, and years to come.

If you would like to discuss the post before applying contact, Barry Reed, Headteacher Designate of Gilbert Ward Academy at admin@gilbertwardacademy.co.uk to arrange an informal chat.

Prosper Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work within the Trust is expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this 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

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

Download the application pack from: http://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/vacancies/ and return to jobapplications@prosperlearningtrust.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 3rd July 2023 (noon)

Interviews anticipated date: Week Commencing 10th July 2023

Previous applicants need not apply.

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

Permanent

Closing date:

3 July 2023