City : Huddersfield

Newsome Academy is part of the Impact Education Multi-Academy Trust. The school is values-driven and is focussed on creating a world-class education for the community it serves, through its mission ‘Where Hearts and Minds Connect’. 

We are now supporting Newsome Academy with their search for an experienced Head of Maths and Associate Assistant Head Teacher to join their expanding team.

Post Title: Curriculum Development Lead for Maths

Salary: MPS/UPS (TLR1)

 Reporting to: Director of Maths

Job Description

Primary objective of the post: 

Provide strategic leadership in delegated areas to secure improvements which raise levels of student achievement and attainment.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Accountable for ensuring that students maximise their progress and attainment across all levels and abilities.
• Through leadership and management of the faculty, put strategies in place to ensure a co-ordinated approach to raising standards for individuals and target groups.
• Accountable for improving the quality of teaching and learning in the faculty.
• Accountable for ensuring that curricula taught in the faculty is within the context of national and Academy policy and that impact is measured and monitored.
• Lead on the recruitment and performance management of staff in the faculty, ensuring the highest standards are maintained through consistent application of policies/procedures to support and guide staff.
• Ensure staff resources are deployed effectively, daily, across the faculty.
• To support the strategic direction of the Academy by being a member of the Extended Leadership Team.
• Develop quality assurance strategies which drive up standards of learning and teaching across the team, in line with the Academy’s drive towards outstanding, whilst ensuring effective implementation of Academy policies.
• Ensure student data is accurate and up to date and used proactively to develop individual targets which enable students to monitor their own progress.
• Use data analysis to inform planning and intervention, set high expectations and targets for students and staff to drive up achievement.
• Lead the development of outstanding curriculum provision including appropriate syllabuses and schemes of work which promote high achievement, outstanding student leadership and independence and spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
• Maximise opportunities for students to develop skills in reading, writing, communication and maths across the curriculum within the faculty. 

All members of staff are expected to:

• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school.
• Have regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing and health & safety by following relevant statutory guidance, along with school policies and completing mandatory training on an annual basis.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours.
• Share responsibility for ensuring that their own knowledge and understanding is relevant and up to date.
• Support equal opportunities measures and promote anti-discriminatory practice.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level or responsibility of the work to be undertaken, commensurate with the grade. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the potholder will carry out, which would be determined by the Line Manager or Head teacher. 

This is a truly amazing opportunity for the right candidate. For an informal chat, please call 0330  0881857or to apply for the role, please click the link attached here: Vacancies – Newsome Academy 

Please note that this role requires a full application form completing which is available of the academy website using the link above. CV’s will not be accepted.

Newsome Academy is committed to safeguarding staff and students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service DBS check. All interviews will include a question about Safeguarding and any anomalies identified in pre-recruitment checks will be discussed at interview. 

No agencies please.

We are now supporting a fabulous client in their search for a talented Senior Learning Coach that is forward thinking, dynamic and resilient and who, working in collaboration with the SENDCO & Pastoral Team, will provide high quality support to learners with additional needs. The colleague appointed will be a natural inspirer, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at Newsome Academy. 

It is crucial that the successful candidate has a sound understanding of school landscapes and how to achieve success within these parameters. As well as supporting the SEND department, the successful candidate will also be part of the wider pastoral and wellbeing family. 

Department Information:

• This is an exciting stage for the department as they have made many changes across the school over the past twelve months. The department consists of 7 members of staff staff – in addition to the further 6 members of the Pastoral Team.
• They invest in and support their staff and over the last 12 months have welcomed colleagues onto the Senior Leadership team and other whole school responsibilities as part of their development. 
• The Academy support outward facing initiatives through promotion of school visits and CPD training. They also have opportunities for colleagues to gain wider experience in whole school initiatives and this has supported the promotion of a number of internal appointments over the past 12 months.

Post: 

• Role: Senior Learning Coach (Behavioural) 
• Grade: NJC 14-17 (£23,080 – 24,491 FTE) 
• Contract: Term Time + 5 days | Full Time (37 hours p/w) | Fixed Term – Initially 12 Month
• Closing Date: 4th March 2022

Purpose:

To work under the guidance of Teaching/Senior Staff to implement and oversee agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in behavioural areas and will involve assisting the Teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Constantly uphold and promote our values and vision 
• Work directly with the SEN team to ensure effective provision 
• Provide students with clear behaviour expectations and ensure our system of sanctions and rewards is firm and fair whilst managing challenging and extreme behaviour of individual pupils 
• Work with the teacher to ensure that progress is clearly recorded and relates to the learning objectives/goals for students 
• In conjunction with the teacher provide one to one support for targeted pupils or groups of pupils on a short-term basis or for particular lessons, where there are behaviour barriers to learning for the pupils 
• Supervise activities and assist with the general management and control of students in the academy 
• To assist where required in the planning of learning activities 
• Work with individuals or small groups to ensure interventions are delivered that meet the needs of the students and comply with the recommendations of their statements/EHCPs 
• To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the teacher / line manager 
• Respond to the needs of all students with a sense of urgency 
• To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the Teacher/Line Manager 
• To provide lunchtime cover as required 
• Liaise with relevant staff to ensure all students’ needs are met 
• Manage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work / life balance 
• Work in effective partnership with other leaders in the Trust 
• Support students throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities 
• Engage fully in the academy appraisal process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the academy’s goals and improvement plan 
• Attend meetings / training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on the academy calendar 
• Consistently implement all academy policies 
• Contribute to decision-making and consultation procedures 
• To contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of pupils by writing reports on pupils’ progress and attendance at meetings 
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead 
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo 

(This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed annually)

Qualifications:

• Numeracy and Literacy skills to a level to assist students with their work (GCSE/O’Level Grace C or above)
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience 
• Training in relevant support strategies  

Experience:

• Values driven 
• Strong ICT skills 
• Experience of working with young people in relation to social, emotional, behavioural issues 
• Experience of working in a school setting
• Working in a school with a similar context 
• Working with students with EAL 
• Experience of developing effective strategies to promote positive 
• Behaviour 
• Experience of managing challenging and extreme behaviour of pupils

Knowledge and skills:

• High expectations which motivate and challenge students 
• Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities 
• Understanding of the secondary curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies 
• Understanding of Child Development and Learning

Characteristics:

• Strong moral purpose and drive for improvement 
• Ability to relate to children and adults 
• Values-aligned & resilient
• Ability to work as a team member 
• Ability to work in a calm manner with children exhibiting behavioural difficulties 
• Motivated, enthusiastic and flexible 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Good sense of humour 
• Desire to develop yourself 
• Ability to receive and act on feedback 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Commitment to the full life of the academy 
• Ability to liaise with the teachers to plan differentiated work 
• Ability to think clearly and remain calm in an emergency situation 

This is a truly amazing opportunity for the right candidate. For an informal chat, please call 01422 897 152 or to apply for the role, please click the link attached here: https://newsomeacademy.co.uk/vacancies/

Newsome Academy is committed to safeguarding staff and students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service DBS check. All interviews will include a question about Safeguarding and any anomalies identified in pre-recruitment checks will be discussed at interview. 

4 x New Positions – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract to start immediately. Based in Halifax, our client is offering immediate interviews.

Please contact Georgina at Optimal Recruitment for more details

Salary £20,092 – £24,491

Post Title:     Behaviour for Learning Support Worker – Term Time

Post Grade:  Scale 4/5 

Prime Objectives of the Post

To work under the guidance of Pastoral Leads, the primary focus is to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task, working with the teacher to establish and maintain a positive climate for learning.

Responsible to: Pastoral Leaders

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the delivery of learning, participating in planning and implementation of programmes of study and record keeping
• To support in identifying and promoting positive behavioural change in experiencing SEMH issues 
• Establish positive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
• Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their learning/behaviour/attendance, challenging and motivating, promoting and reinforcing self-esteem
• Support pupils, recognising and responding to their individual needs, encouraging them to interact and work co-operatively with others, providing feedback in relation to progress and achievement
• To build supportive relationships with parents and other schools and agencies to promote effective working relationships
• Liaise sensitively, effectively and regularly with parents/carers 
• Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities 
• Assist the teacher with Pupil Focus reports, behaviour management plans and individual case studies
• To develop an increased knowledge base and relevant expertise through CPD, attendance on accredited courses and self-study
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• To be aware of and support difference, ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop 

Mission Statement

To enrich, inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential.

Our Mission and Vision will be achieved by: 

• Consistently providing a welcoming and safe environment for all pupils
• Providing quality first teaching together with creative and enriching experiences
• Respecting each other as individuals and having empathy for other cultures, religions and points of view
• Supporting families and schools with all aspects of transition 
• Fostering strong partnerships and collaboration with all stakeholders including the Trust, pupils, parents and Local Governing Board
• Working together with a range of external agencies 

Please call Georgina Sowden 07539 170664 at Optimal Recruitment for more details on these roles