Core Teacher/HTLA in Tamworth

Kettlebrook Short Stay School (KSSS) is a Local Authority Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). It is recognised as a fully inclusive school that empowers students to make positive changes and achieve positive outcomes. KSSS is judged by OFSTED as a good school and is federated with Burton PRU in Burton‑upon‑Trent. We have strong links with schools and agencies across Tamworth and are fully committed to providing the best holistic education to each of our students (and their families) who have been or are at risk of being permanently excluded.

We are looking to appoint a new Core Teacher/HTLA to lead the effective provision of teaching, behaviour and support to students at our satellite site, with occasional teaching at our main site on Tame Street. You will need experience in teaching students who may have barriers to learning. Your educational philosophy must be based in trauma‑informed, relational and restorative practice. You will work closely with KSSS’s Senior Leadership Team to shape and deliver the mission, vision and values of our school. This role requires independent working, resilience and positive behaviour management, and an enthusiasm for teaching across a variety of subjects.

This role is based at our Intensive Skills Group (ISG) satellite site, which educates a small number of students daily. We require a skilled member of staff to lead the daily management of the provision, including teaching and support interventions.

This role would suit either:

• A (Teacher appointment): QTS (or working towards); ability to plan, assess and lead learning for a small cohort; liaise with main site staff and external agencies.
• B (HLTA/Support appointment): HLTA status (or equivalent experience); strong experience delivering interventions and supporting pupils with high need; ability to run learning sessions under the direction of a qualified teacher; contribute to tracking/progress evidence and reintegration planning.

KSSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this appointment with two outstanding references.

Responsibilities include:

• Covering curriculum subjects and delivering consistently good lessons.
• Providing ongoing, specific and personalised feedback to students regularly.
• Maintaining an open‑door policy to allow colleagues to observe lessons and meetings.
• Planning outstanding lessons using schemes of work and data to support learners.
• Assessing against benchmarks and entry‑testing data, and using data to plan learning and interventions.
• Creating and supervising individual learning plans for students.

Teaching and Learning

• Develop, with the Senior Leadership Team, a curriculum that excites students and demonstrates relevance and connections.
• Use debate and enquiry to deepen understanding.
• Collaborate with subject leads to use data for targeted interventions and to enable rapid progress.
• Enrich the curriculum with outside visits, speakers and events to enhance learning opportunities.

Leading a Site

• Ensure that the school’s safeguarding policy and expectations are adhered to on site.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the satellite site and support staff with behaviour management using relational restorative practice.
• Adhere to health and safety expectations and maintain the site’s upkeep.

Leading Teaching and Learning

• Teach groups or individuals in KSSS and be accountable for student performance.
• Employ effective monitoring and tracking systems so all students make rapid progress.
• Monitor teaching effectiveness and reflect as a practitioner.
• Design engaging learning projects with other staff.
• Keep up‑to‑date with the latest developments in education and research.
• Build partnerships with outside organisations to provide opportunities for students.
• Integrate other subjects into rich learning experiences.

Team‑working and Collaboration

• Participate in relevant meetings, professional development, pastoral arrangements and assemblies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, share effective practice and contribute to professional development of teachers and staff.
• Support the induction and assessment of new teachers and staff, and contribute to their professional development.
• Attend team meetings, contribute to the strategic direction, and cover for absent colleagues as required.
• Provide suitable social interaction opportunities for students during break times and lunches.
• Conduct morning and afternoon briefings, reflect on student progress and suggest intervention strategies.

Other Professional Requirements

• Follow KSSS’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Participate in annual Performance Management with the Senior Leadership Team and self‑evaluate against current DfE Teaching Standards.
• Undergo yearly training in physical intervention strategies (e.g., ProAct‑UK SCIP).
• Adhere to KSSS, Federation and Staffordshire Local Authority policies and procedures.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the Head of School or Senior Leadership Team.

This job description is likely to evolve over time following consultation between the job holder and the Head of School. It forms part of the contract of employment for the person appointed to the post of Core Teacher/HTLA.