English Teacher - Full-time

North West Kent Alternative Provision Service, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-1106-89T
• Posted:22/06/2020
• Pay:MPS/NQT
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:20/07/2020 at 18:00
• Interviews:TBC

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If you would like to be a teacher that goes to school every day to really change lives, then come and work in a Pupil Referral Unit.

North West Kent Alternative Provision Service is a PRU for secondary pupils who aren’t successful in mainstream school. Most of our pupils are in Year 11 and working towards GCSEs. The rest are short term placements getting the support they need to fit back into mainstream.

We are looking for an English Teacher who can help young people experience and strive towards being successful in a classroom again.

You will work in a well-equipped classroom where small class sizes mean you can give one-to-one support and build meaningful relationships with every pupil. You will get to know each child as a uniquely challenging and rewarding individual, help change their behaviour, attitude and aspirations, and have an educational impact that transforms lives.

You will be fully supported by a team of experienced, dedicated professionals and school leaders who actively support teaching every day. Specialist support staff, learning mentors and counsellors work with teachers to address SEN, SEMH and emotional wellbeing. Our exceptional careers program gives every student careers guidance, work experience and a post-16 destination. Sensible, effective policies on behaviour, assessment and teaching and learning minimise teacher workload without lowering expectations.

Every member of our team is committed to professional improvement through CPD and formal training – including teaching qualifications - paid for by us.

Who we are looking for:

• Qualified teacher with experience in mainstream school, SEN or alternative provision (or an NQT or a UQT determined to combine professional development with life-changing teaching).
• Full-time, permanent position, up to NQT/MPS + SEN allowance.
• Innovative and enthusiastic classroom teacher who is able to motivate learners and deliver results.
• The skills and knowledge needed to teach across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Committed to building positive relationships with young people while challenging and supporting them to achieve their potential.
• Organised, resourceful and proactive.
• Able to communicate with and contribute to a dedicated team of professionals.
• Desire to continually improve own teaching and classroom practice.

We welcome socially-distanced meetings and tours of the school. We currently have very few students on site each day and everyone follows a strict Covid-19 conduct policy to keep everyone safe.

Information about the school

Background to Alternative Learning Trust - Kent & Medway Hub

Alternative Learning Trust (ALT) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions (APs), and specialist settings. We are a collaborative trust and believe the most sustainable developments and improvements come from working together. We are driven to transform the educational experiences of all children and young people, offering them opportunities to reach sustainable outcomes for the rest of their lives. These values are accompanied by excellent pedagogy, vibrant curriculum models, and responsible governance.

The Alternative Learning Trust became a multi-academy trust (MAT company number 11788031) in June 2019. Our Sheppey School, opening in September, will become our fifth school. There are currently three schools within the Trust, The Limes College, North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (NWKAPS) and Will Adams Academy and a further joining in May. The Trust has been established to work with Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative providers who support vulnerable students to access and engage with education. Many of our students have special educational needs and some have been excluded from mainstream education.

As a Trust we have the following core set of values for our staff and the families we support: • the need for people to flourish in all areas of their lives; • we are stronger through a sense of community; • social justice is vital.

Our Kent & Medway Hub

Sheppey School

This vacancy is for our new Sheppey school opening in September 2024. Our school will initially provide education for up to 115 students. Our school will offer a broad and balanced learning journey for students in Years 7 – 11 with a broad range of vocational qualifications available as well as traditional GCSEs in core subjects. Our aim is to provide pathways which lead to exciting onward opportunities in education or workplaces. We will strive to ensure that all of our students receive additional opportunities in school to become responsible, respectful and active citizens who are able to play their part and become actively involved in public life as adults. We pride ourselves in our collaborative work with our local communities, we aim to establish this quickly in Sheppey and are very excited about providing a long-await invaluable education provision for the Island community.

Background to North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (NWKAPS)

NWKAPS is located in Gravesend, Kent and has been on a considerable and fast-paced journey, making exciting and positive strides forward. We have an amazing team who are focused on providing the best outcomes for our students, promoting positive behaviour for learning and creating a high quality teaching environment. Ofsted say that, ‘For many pupils, their time at North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (NWKAPS) is transformational.’ We strongly believe in this moral purpose and seek to continue to grow the exceptional team working to achieve this. With the right facilities and a well renowned SEND department, now is the time to come and work with us. Recent Ofsted – Good with Outstanding for personal development. Once employed you will be given excellent support and training as we want to upskill the right candidate to ensure we have an excellent support team for our young people.

Background to Will Adams Academy

Will Adams Academy is located in Gillingham and joined Alternative Learning Trust in April 2022. The school has recently reorganised their structure and is working closely with our Gravesend school in sharing facilities, expertise and curriculum development. Ofsted outcome – Good. Will Adams is our smallest Kent & Medway hub school with only 45 children but it is also home to our exceptional SEMH Assessment Centre and Apollo Training programmes which are commissioned by the Medway Local Authority.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Katie Murray
• Address:North West Kent Alternative Provision Service, The Westcourt Centre, Richmond Drive, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4DJ
• Telephone: 01474 332897
• Email: kmurray@nwkaps.kent.sch.uk