SEN Teacher
Are you passionate about teaching in a Special Needs setting? Looking to make a real difference, help contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment, and support our ambitious vision? Then why not join Co-op Academy Delius, our high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2 - 11 years with a range of complex education and medical needs and assist us to secure an exceptional quality of education for our pupils.
In the role of SEN Teacher, you will join our ambitious and successful teaching team and provide the highest quality of education, environment and experience of the exceptional pupils at our Academy. You will have a passion for primary SEND and a desire to ensure that all pupils receive the best possible education. You will contribute to the development and success of the pathway you work in and lead a designated curriculum subject area, where appropriate. You will monitor and assess pupil progress to improve their quality of learning and personal growth. As one of our SEN Teachers you will be committed to meeting the needs of the whole child by undertaking all of the professional duties within your role.
Following a recent positive Ofsted inspection in September 2023, in which we were rated "Good" it is an exciting time to join our school as we continue on our journey to become an outstanding school where children and young people can thrive and achieve their full potential.
INTERESTED? For further detailed information on our SEN Teacher role please refer to the Candidate Application Pack.
Why us?
Following a recent positive Ofted inspection in September 2023, it is an exciting time to join our school as we continue on our journey to become an outstanding school where children and young people can thrive and achieve their full potential. Rated as "Good" here are just a few statements which we are particularly proud of:
"Leaders at all levels ensure the curriculum is designed well to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. The ambitious curriculum clearly sets out the key knowledge and skills pupils will learn".
"Leaders at all levels ensure staff feel well supported".
"Staff feel equipped to support and teach pupils well.....They say that their workload is manageable and that they have job fulfilment".
"Leaders at all levels carefully consider ways to promote diversity and explore pupils’ heritage...... The school is calm and orderly. As a result, pupils behave well".
Co-op Academies Trust has 32 academies as part of the Co-op family, across 3 regional hubs.
At Co-op Academy Delius we strive to provide a personalised, ambitious and challenging curriculum with the highest of expectations where pupils are given a voice and are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in their education. Our curriculum is planned to promote pupils acquiring skills and knowledge which they are able to retain and recall, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and access society. Our academy community is passionate and creates innovative learning opportunities in exceptional learning environments whilst promoting holistic as well as academic development.
Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Great Horton, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 171 students and 118 staff. As our Deputy Headteacher you will be required to work at either of our Delius sites, BD3 and BD7.
All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group which will inform our behaviours.
In the role of SEN Teacher, you will join our ambitious and successful teaching team and provide the highest quality of education, environment and experience of the exceptional pupils at our Academy. You will have a passion for primary SEND and a desire to ensure that all pupils receive the best possible education. You will contribute to the development and success of the pathway you work in and lead a designated curriculum subject area, where appropriate. You will monitor and assess pupil progress to improve their quality of learning and personal growth. As one of our SEN Teachers you will be committed to meeting the needs of the whole child by undertaking all of the professional duties within your role.
Following a recent positive Ofsted inspection in September 2023, in which we were rated "Good" it is an exciting time to join our school as we continue on our journey to become an outstanding school where children and young people can thrive and achieve their full potential.
INTERESTED? For further detailed information on our SEN Teacher role please refer to the Candidate Application Pack.
Why us?
Following a recent positive Ofted inspection in September 2023, it is an exciting time to join our school as we continue on our journey to become an outstanding school where children and young people can thrive and achieve their full potential. Rated as "Good" here are just a few statements which we are particularly proud of:
"Leaders at all levels ensure the curriculum is designed well to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. The ambitious curriculum clearly sets out the key knowledge and skills pupils will learn".
"Leaders at all levels ensure staff feel well supported".
"Staff feel equipped to support and teach pupils well.....They say that their workload is manageable and that they have job fulfilment".
"Leaders at all levels carefully consider ways to promote diversity and explore pupils’ heritage...... The school is calm and orderly. As a result, pupils behave well".
Co-op Academies Trust has 32 academies as part of the Co-op family, across 3 regional hubs.
At Co-op Academy Delius we strive to provide a personalised, ambitious and challenging curriculum with the highest of expectations where pupils are given a voice and are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in their education. Our curriculum is planned to promote pupils acquiring skills and knowledge which they are able to retain and recall, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and access society. Our academy community is passionate and creates innovative learning opportunities in exceptional learning environments whilst promoting holistic as well as academic development.
Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Great Horton, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 171 students and 118 staff. As our Deputy Headteacher you will be required to work at either of our Delius sites, BD3 and BD7.
All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group which will inform our behaviours.
- Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.
- Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.Self-help; Self-responsibility; Democracy; Equality; Equity; Solidarity.
- Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.
- Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.
- Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.
- Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.
Our Values
Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - they are out "Ways of Being’:
- Succeed together - Cooperating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together.
- Be yourself, always - We bring our best self to the academy, so that we each contribute and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn’t about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op.
- Do what matters most - What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Show you care -We care about our Trust, our colleagues, our students, their parents, our Co-op and communities, now and for the future.
So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!
What our team does really counts. And we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. You are important to us!
Benefits include:
- Supportive Academy Leadership Team
- Free breakfast each Wednesday to connect and chat with leadership and colleagues across Delius
- Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service
- Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 20% Co-op discount and 10% from non-branded products. Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)
- Other benefits; cycle to work, , Season ticket and rental deposit loans
- Free flu vaccine and eye tests with money towards glasses
- Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/continuing professional development
- Health Assured - Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
- Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust
Timescales:
CLOSING DATE: 12.00noon on Tuesday 7 May 2024
RECRUITMENT SELECTION DATE: Wednesday 15 May 2024
Should you have any questions in regards to this role, or would like an informal discussion with the Headteacher please email Angela Malloy in the first instance: angela.malloy@coopacademies.co.uk
Visits to Co-op Academy Delius are warmly welcomed, to book a visit please email Angela Malloy: angela.malloy@coopacademies.co.uk
To Apply:
Please follow the link below to apply via TES online Application Form:
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/sen-teacher-co-op-academy-delius-bradford-2041457