Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate
The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated colleague to the role of General Teacher with Assistant SENDCo responsibility. This is a key position within the Academy, combining high-quality classroom teaching with leadership responsibilities that support our commitment to inclusive education. The successful candidate will inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3 and 4, enabling them to achieve their full potential, while working alongside the SENDCo to coordinate and enhance provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. They will play a pivotal role in promoting high standards of achievement, supporting staff, students and families, and ensuring that all learners receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially and personally.
Potential applicants:
- A colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status).
Applicants should also have:
- A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effective use of the Pupil Premium.
- The ability to put vision into practice.
What we offer you
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
- Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
- A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About us:
The Stephen Longfellow Academy is an Alternative Provision setting based in the South of Leeds that has changed the face of Alternative Provision, both locally and nationally. Opened in September 2017, The Stephen Longfellow Academy serves schools across Leeds to support some of the most vulnerable young people in the city to re-engage with education by following a bespoke curriculum offer that reopens the doors of opportunity that were, at one point, firmly closed. This is because our exceptional team of staff create personalised pathways that combine an academically rich curriculum with personalised therapeutic support. This allows significant numbers of students to re-engage in mainstream education or successfully enter further education, employment or training.
Inspected in October 2019, inspectors told us that, 'Leaders want the very best for pupils and have established an effective alternative provision in a short period of time. They are working together well to make this school even better for the benefit of its pupils and their families.' They also judged all areas of the academy to be Good. We will continue to further improve our provision with this exciting role.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities as defined by the Equality Act. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can support you appropriately.
We arecommitted to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.
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General Teacher and Assistant SENCO in Leeds employer: Tgat
John Smeaton Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on safeguarding and pastoral care, employees benefit from ongoing professional growth opportunities and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in students' lives within a vibrant community setting.
