POST TITLE: Behaviour and Pastoral Lead

POST RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Behaviour and Pastoral Lead

SALARY: Grade 4, SCP 6 – 11 £19,698 - £21,748

(Term time only – prorated £17,592 – £19,812)

CLOSING DATE: Friday 30th October 2020

INTERVIEW DATE: W/B 2nd November 2020

START DATE: ASAP

The WMG Academy Trust Board seek to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Behaviour and Pastoral Officer. The WMG Academy for Young Engineers

The WMG Academy for Young Engineers Multi Academy Trust was formed in March 2015.  Following the successful opening of the Coventry Academy in September 2014, the WMG Academy Trust opened its second Academy in September 2016 in North Solihull.

Formed between a partnership of the University of Warwick and with the support of national, regional and local businesses such as Jaguar Land Rover, National Grid, and Rolls-Royce, the Trust is committed to providing a better way of learning for the Engineers of the future. 

Each WMG Academy focuses on engineering, information, digital and communication technologies and caters for up to 640 learners of 14-19 years of age from Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull. The WMG Academy initiates and supports the development of well-educated and industry trained learners who not only have the qualifications but also the functional skills, knowledge and personal qualities to make an impact in the worlds of work, further and higher education.

Further information about WMG Academy can be found on our website http://www.wmgacademy.org.uk

The Role

The WMG Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic person who will work in partnership with teachers to support the learning and wellbeing of individuals and small groups, in line with codes of practice and academy policies and procedures. You will assist in the promotion and development of safe and inclusive learning throughout the Academy in order to give students every opportunity to achieve their best.

The Academy believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first-rate educational environment with excellent facilities, outstanding teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills.

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in an exciting academy; designing and leading an innovative approach to learning and ensuring that learners achieve the highest outcomes and opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form with a supporting statement (section 7 of the application form). Please state in your application your specialist subject(s) and other subjects (and to which level) you are able to teach.

For suitable applicants, additional responsibility roles may be available and candidates are invited to express an interest in these opportunities on the application form.

Completed application forms should be returned to: Claire Weatherall, WMG Academy for Young Engineers, Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DY or via email to mailto:c.weatherall@wmgacademy.org.uk

For an informal conversation please contact the WMG Academy on 02476 464 661 and ask for the Director of Inclusion, Mrs Caroline Hickman.