Academic Coach - Term Time

Spires Academy, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-6911-234S
• Posted:08/01/2019
• Pay:Academy Band 4 - £14,504 - £15237
• Start Date:Jan 2019
• App Close Date:22/01/2019 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint and Academic Coach to work with a small group of  students providing a consistent support to these students enabling them to make progress.

Core responsibilities of the post include;

• To be assigned to a group of students
• To attend all academic 'core' lessons with that group of students, and any foundation subjects where support would be appropriate
• To act as a positive role model, assisting the teachers in supporting the students to achieve and establish good learning habits
• To fully support the learning in the classroom
• To assist in identifying the students who are in need of further support or intervention
• Work closely with the pastoral team and where appropriate act as the main parental liaison
• To cover the lessons where the teacher is absent for that particular group
• To undertake intervention work as necessary

Ideally we are looking for someone who has experience of working with young people in an academic setting with good GCSE's in English and Maths (or equivalent).

You should have excellent communication skills and an understanding of the range of 'needs' presented by students who may struggle to make progress at school.  An ability to build positive and effective realtionships with staff and students coupled with a strong work ethos and the ability to plan and prioritise workload would be essential.

Information about the school

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Spires Academy offers a distinctive small school environment and is justly proud of its reputation as a place where each individual is well known, listened to and encouraged to be the best they can be.

We work hard to provide a safe and happy environment within which every student can grow and achieve personal, social and academic success. We believe that Spires Academy makes a difference in the life chances of our students and that we can nurture confident young people who will play an active and constructive part in the community they live.

We are proud of our inclusive approach and strive to ensure that learning is enjoyable and seen as a lifelong process.

Spires Academy is part of the Education for the 21st Century Trust. The mission of E21C is to enhance the lives of children and young people by equipping them with the knowledge, personal skills and qualifications to become highly employable citizens, who can lead communities.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Chris Wallis
• Address:Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0HD
• Telephone: 01227 710392
• Email: cwallis@spires.e21c.co.uk