Trust Lead of Alternative Provision - Full-time

Turner Schools

• Ref:KCC-F42-59-T
• Posted:30/04/2021
• Pay:Leadership Payscale dependent on experience
• Start Date:September 2021
• App Close Date:14/05/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week Commencing 11th April

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Turner Schools is looking to recruit a Trust Lead of Alternative Provision to contribute to setting out a range of support and provision so that our children, especially those who struggle in mainstream, succeed in education, thrive and can be a success.

As a faculty we are committed to supporting our students in becoming confident in their ability, with a sense of purpose and vision for their futures. We want all of our students to be successful, achieving qualifications that prepare them to succeed in their ambitions. We have high expectations of our students across the Trust; our behaviour policy assures the highest expectations of behaviour in and out of lessons, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment

The Trust strongly believes that its purpose is to serve the young people of the local coastal community with a powerful education. As a Lead of Alternative Provision, your role will require you to be an excellent practitioner and you will be expected to contribute to innovation across the Trust to ensure that our schools are engaging places to learn.

We welcome applications from great teachers with leadership experience who are highly motivated and dedicated, with a passion for powerful education and research. 

Come and join us to be a part of our journey.

The ideal candidate will...

• Be dedicated to improving student progress and raising attainment across the Trust, sharing best practice with colleagues
• You will be expected to hold a teaching load and to have a strong track record of excellent teaching and deep knowledge of and enthusiasm for your subject
• Have a proven track record of success in raising standards
• Be an outstanding Teacher who can inspire pupils to achieve their ambitions
• Keep up to date through researching best practice and implementing this within teaching and learning strategies
• Possess the drive and determination to assist students in breaking down barriers inside and outside education
• Believe that a knowledge and research-led curriculum is the necessary catalyst, with the ability and determination to be part of the Trust's community to support ambitious, confident and successful students
• Have a mind-set to always lead by example: in the classroom, supporting and developing others, and living the Trust values

In return, Turner Schools can offer...

• a strong ethos and culture that promotes the belief that all pupils can achieve
• calm and purposeful learning environments, with high pupil behaviour expectations
• a warm and welcoming team of teachers and associate staff
• manageable workload through sensible and efficient policies
• personalised coaching and CPD programmes alongside an investment in your career and development through financing Masters qualifications, training courses and conferences as requested
• a Trust which takes student and faculty welfare seriously
• Private healthcare from Benenden Health medical, including a 24/7 prescription GP service, counselling, access to the BUPA hospital network and physiotherapy.  
• a genuine opportunity to make a difference by being part of the exciting Trust vision.

Information about the trust

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with schools in Folkestone and Dover on the beautiful Kent coast. The Turner Schools family includes six schools in Folkestone:-

Dover Christ Church Academy, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this, Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. • Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Academy Lane,
  Folkestone,
  Kent,
  CT19 5FP
• Telephone: 01303 842433
• Email: hr@turnerschools.com

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Documents

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• Trust Lead of Alternative Provision