Ks3 Nurture And Transition Teacher

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 6 secondary schools, 16 primary schools, 1 all-through school, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider.  Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, North Warwickshire and Coventry.

KS3 Nurture and Transition Teacher

Full Time, Permanent

Required for January 2025 or sooner

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership has an exciting new role for a Key Stage 3, Nurture and Transition Teacher based the Bridge Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who wishes to make a critical difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in our district. The KS3, Nurture and Transition Teacher is a new role and will play a key role in the growth and development of the Bridge Academy. For the right candidate this is a unique opportunity to develop a bespoke and unique curriculum suitable for an alternative provision.

The Bridge caters for students from Key Stages 1 to 4 who have been permanently excluded from school, suffer with medical conditions including anxiety and it also offers short programs for students who are presenting challenging behavior in their mainstream settings. As part of the role the KS3 lead will co-ordinate the offer for the intervention placements and will liaise with home schools through the reporting and review process.

We would welcome applications from candidates with mainstream or special experience as we are seeking somebody who has the character, initiative and flexibility to meet the needs of our young people. The ideal candidate will understand the link between wellbeing and attainment combined with importance of relationships.

Salary:TMS/UPS

Hours:Full time, Permanent

Location:This role will be based at The Bridge Academy, Wissage Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6SW

Start Date: Required for January 2025 or sooner

What you will need to succeed

• To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools
• To be committed to keeping our students safe
• Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate
• Be an outstanding teacher
• Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

• Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities across our schools and Teaching School Hub
• The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level
• A competitive salary
• An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme)
• Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Elliot Payne via email elliot.payne@bridge.staffs.sch.uk or 01543 255872

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP digital application form.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 3rd July 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP Safeguarding policy 2023/2024