Pay Range: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 FTE per annum depending on relevant teaching experience, plus SEN 1 allowance £2,787
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Teacher to join our team and contribute to our continued success, both now and into the future. This post would be suitable for either a Primary or Secondary trained teacher with a strong commitment to inclusive education.
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who will ensure that the vision, values and ethos of Prosper Learning Trust are embedded in everyday practice, whilst maintaining the highest expectations for achievement, wellbeing and safeguarding for all pupils.
Applications from teachers with strengths in English or PSHCE are particularly welcomed.
This role is perfect for a positive and professional individual with:
- High expectations of pupil achievement
- The ability to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and take appropriate action where required
- Awareness of a range of teaching and learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners, in order to achieve excellence and enjoyment
- A strong understanding and knowledge of appropriate curriculum for pupils with additional needs
- The ability to take responsibility for your own professional development and engage positively with development opportunities offered by the school and Trust
As a valued member of our team, you will:
- Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment
- Manage learners' behaviour constructively, establishing and maintaining a positive framework for discipline, in line with school behaviour policy
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with support staff, teachers, other professionals, parents, carers, agencies and communities
- Plan effectively in the short, medium and long term to meet individual pupil needs
- Contribute to the monitoring and development of required subject area, ensuring suitable opportunities are provided for learners aspirations to be met
Mary Astell Academy is an alternative provision academy established in September 2018. Based in the West End of Newcastle, the academy works with young people aged 11 to 16 who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education, as well as those at risk of permanent exclusion who require early, targeted intervention.
We work in close partnership with local and neighbouring schools and local authorities to provide proactive, supportive placements for pupils at risk of permanent exclusion, with the aim of re‑engaging learners and preventing exclusion wherever possible.
In addition, Mary Astell Academy is the named educational provision for a small number of pupils with an EHCP, ensuring their individual needs are met within a highly supportive and specialist setting.
We provide access to a full-time, broad and balanced curriculum that is tailored to pupils’ individual strengths, needs and potential. Where appropriate, we support pupils to reintegrate successfully into mainstream education or transition to the most suitable next stage of learning.
Our young people are also able to access a wide range of therapeutic interventions to support them in recognising and understanding triggers for their behaviours and develop strategies that support them in dealing with these. We recognise that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma have often had a significant impact on the lives of our pupils. Many have demonstrated great resilience and strength in the face of these challenges.
To learn more about Mary Astell Academy and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit the websites.
Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young people succeed against the odds. Four core values underpin everything we do as a Trust, these are Aspiration, Integrity, Resilience and Kindness. We are looking for staff who share those values and want to support our young people.
The Trust currently have 5 schools in the region:
- Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)
- Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy offering education to permanently excluded pupils and pupils who are struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years)
- Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (3-19 years)
- Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (5-16 years)
- Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism (11-16 years)
The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Mary Astell Academy but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.
Benefits of working for Prosper Learning Trust
The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:
· 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 Continuing Professional Development (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, each with favourable employer contribution rates.
· Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
· Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
· Bike 2 Work scheme
For more information on why we think you should work for us see our Trust website, where you will also find videos of what our current staff think.
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.