Phase Leader KS3 Teacher

Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

High Point Academy

Friar Park Road

Wednesbury

WS10 0JS

Phone: 0121 566 6690

Email Address: recruitment@fet.ac

Job Start Date: September 2021

High Point Academy specialises in the education of secondary-aged pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties. The School has high standards of teaching and learning and is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a teacher to join us as our key stage 3 phase leader at our brand-new school. The successful candidate will be an exemplary teacher who is highly experienced, enthusiastic and motivated to share in the management of our new school, High Point Academy part of Forward Education Trust, a rapidly growing Multi Academy

Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midland area.

Applicants will need to demonstrate recent effective practice in teaching, learning and external partnership liaison with experience of secondary education and successful development of learners with different special educational needs.

They will drive improvements across Key Stage 3, monitoring the quality assurance of all teaching and learning experiences, as well as engaging with parents and external professionals to ensure high levels of pastoral support are maintained.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to elements of the school improvement plan and take the lead in the day to day running of the phase, supported by senior leaders and under the leadership of the Head Teacher. They will be expected to attend training as required by the school and the Trust and will be responsible for ensuring the relevant agreed CPD offer is in place for their staff team.

We can offer you:

• A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.

• The opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching and support.

• A friendly and inclusive working environment.

You will offer us:

• Your considerable skill as an outstanding teacher who has experience of working with children with special needs.

• Your commitment to engaging and inspiring our pupils, and the ability to make a real difference to their learning and general well-being through managing and supporting others within their phase

• Your flexibility, commitment and excellent interpersonal skills

• Your ability to initiate and lead change in a positive way

If you feel you possess these qualities, are passionate about working alongside pupils with SEND and would like to shape their futures at a progressive school, then we would like to hear from you.

Closing Date: 22 April 2021, 23:59pm

Applicants should apply at www.fet.ac/vacancies

Please note that only applications received via our application portal will be accepted, we will not read emailed or accompanying CVs.

Enhanced DBS clearance, Disqualification (regulations) 2009, and prohibition checks required. Certificate of good conduct will need to be obtained if applicable prior to interview. If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of returning your application form to us, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Applicants please note: This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment. Please use the contact details in the advert for information on actual employment conditions.