MPS/UPS plus TLR 2.3 + SEND allowance

Full Time, Fixed Term

8 November 2024

Job Title
SJP Resource Base - Lead Teacher and Manager
Location
St John Plessington Catholic College
Responsible To
Head of Department
Salary Grade
MPS/UPS plus TLR 2.3 + SEND allowance
Contract
This is a full-time, fixed term contract initially until 31/08/2026
Start Date
1st January 2025
Closing Date for Applications
Friday 8th November 2024 at 12.00pm
An enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational SJP Resource Base - Lead Teacher and Manager is required to join a thriving and successful curriculum area.
This role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for any candidate who is eager to be a part of an organisation that seeks to secure the very highest educational standards for students, who has high standards, commitment, passion, and the ability to teach across the full range of age and ability.
The successful candidate will share in our vision for Catholic Education as part of a successful and experienced department, which is committed to raising academic standards for all students whilst supporting the spiritual and moral development of the whole person.
The key purpose of this role is to lead and manage the team within the resourced provision including timetables, daily management of staff procedures and policies, ensuring provision of quality outcomes for the young people. The post holder will work with the base Senior Leader to implement a whole school approach to inclusion and excellence in teaching young people with autism and ensure that the specialist teaching programmes are incorporated and consolidated in the PCPs and other plans. The post holder will lead in the development of appropriate behaviour management strategies and support the staff to advise on teaching and learning strategies, curriculum differentiation and resources appropriate to the needs of pupils.
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy has been an oversubscribed 11-18 college for more than 10 years.
Key responsibilities:

• Want to transform children’s lives
• Are excellent classroom practitioners
• Work well with staff and students alike
• Are looking to join a community of schools that promotes the formation of young people into successful citizens
• Are interested in developing their practice and committed to their own professional development

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub
• Mentoring and high level training
• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
• Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams – working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual’s contribution

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.
We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

About St John Plessington Catholic CollegeSt John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.
The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.
We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.
OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:
What OFSTED has said about us:

• Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
• Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
• Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
• Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
• Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
• Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
• Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
• Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.

What we can offer:

• The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
• The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
• A working environment that is modern and professional
• Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
• A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level

St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.