Total 18 Education / Training job vacancies in Basildon, Not recorded, SS13 3HL

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a fixed term contract role based within our year 6.

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking to appoint a person who is enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to the ethos of our Schools. The role is to support the delivery of provision as set out in the children’s Individual Education Plans and Educational Health Care Plans.As a trust we are committed to improving the lives of young people every day through a relentless focus on learning and personal development. We know that we can only do that if we have the very best teachers working within our team, this is your chance to be part of that growing body of exceptional teachers.

Teachers within our trust work collaboratively both across ages and subjects within their own schools and across all Crofty Schools. We strongly believe in developing the potential of all staff and have a comprehensive professional development programme, for staff at all levels, which understands ours is an intellectual and practical profession that draws its energy from rich conversations.

Our Trust is committed to working collaboratively providing ongoing CPD and career opportunities to enable you to make a difference to the benefit of pupils and the local community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role requires a candidate with strong experience in year 5/6, with leading English and or RE teaching experience.

What the school offers its staff

Crofty Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. There is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a successful Disclosure & Barring check and satisfactory references.

As a part of our recruitment process, the Trust might carry out online searches on those that have been shortlisted for interview as part of our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. These searches may include, but are not limited to search engines, news websites and social media pages, such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Any information discovered in the searches that the Trust deems relevant, and therefore processes and uses, will be stored in line with our Data Protection Policy and the UK General Data Protection Regulation.

The online searches will be carried out by a member of staff who does not sit on a selection panel and only information relevant to the recruitment process will be passed to the panel.

By applying for a vacancy within the Trust, you consent to online searches being carried out, and furthermore, understand that we have a legitimate interest in doing so. We may use any information uncovered to help identify incidents or issues that are available online and may discuss these with you at interview.

If you have any concerns or questions in relation to the online searches, please contact human.resources@croftymat.org

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title: Director of Education - Special Schools

Location: Esteem Multi Academy Central Offices are based at Lake View Drive, Sherwood Park, NG15 0DT. This role will require regular visits to all our school sites.

Salary: Leadership Grade Points 25-29 £89,830 - £99,067

Start date: Easter 2025

Contract: 37 hours per week, all year round

This role comes at an exciting time for our Trust as we continue to rapidly grow and develop across the East and West Midlands. Esteem MAT currently has fourteen special schools and alternative provisions (AP’s), including one mainstream primary school with an ERF for children with autism. We have big ambitions to become one of the leading trust’s nationally for SEND, as we look to expand further in neighbouring regions, to provide a ‘world-class’ education system for children and young people with SEND.

You will be an experienced Headteacher/Executive Headteacher of a special school. Alternatively, you will have relevant experience of evaluating the performance of special schools in a comparable role, such as an HMI, Ofsted inspector or LA/MAT school improvement advisor.

We seek an exceptional individual to support the delivery of our Education Development and Improvement Framework (EDIF), with a focused determination to drive educational outcomes for pupils with SEND. You will have a forensic focus on the progress and experience of every pupil. Extensive knowledge and understanding of current evidence-based strategies for improving the quality of education in special schools, and the ability to ensure the effective implementation of these strategies, is essential. You will be committed to ensuring every pupil is provided with a high quality and inclusive education within our schools.

This will be a demanding but incredibly rewarding role. You will work alongside, be fully supported, and warmly welcomed by an exceptionally talented central education team. The team is strategically led by our Chief Education Officer, Clive Lawrence, OBE. The central education team also includes a Director of Education (AP specialist), Director of Safeguarding, Data Manager, plus a wider team of school improvement advisors and family support staff.

The successful candidate will manage their own diary, providing improvement and quality assurance work to our schools based upon ‘educational risk’. In addition, the role will entail some outward facing work, as and when commissioned by the DfE, LA’s and other MAT’s. Given the current educational/SEND landscape, we are wanting someone who will fully engage with policy development, initiatives and research at a local and national level.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits include Teachers’ Pension Scheme, mileage allowance paid at 45p per mile, Westfield Health membership, access to a range of CPD opportunities, some home based working.

For further information, including an informal discussion about the role or to visit our trust, please contact Clive Lawrence, OBE (Chief Education Officer), on 01623 859886, via email to HR@esteemmat.co.uk or visit our website at www.esteemmat.co.uk/vacancies. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website. CV’s alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 24 November 2024 (23:59)

Shortlisting: Monday 25 November 2024

Interview date: 11, 12 or 13 December 2024

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Commitment to safeguarding

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

SER are currently working alongside a Mental Health Service based in the Basildon, Essex area who are currently seeking a Flexible Support Worker to join their team on a permanent contract. Therapeutic optimism is at the heart of all the work carried out by this Mental Health Service, believing all clients with mental health needs can achieve and make positive changes to their lives as they move along their pathway of recovery.

Position: Day Flexible Support Worker
Location: Basildon, Essex
Contract: Permanent - 37.5hrs per week, across a 7-day rota, as agreed by management.
Salary: £23,463pa
Closing Date: 10th November 2024
Short Listing: 11th November 2024
Interview: Face to Face interviews will take place week of 18th November 2024

About this role:
This role involves supporting clients transitioning from hospital to their homes, offering flexible assistance for individuals with enduring mental health needs on a 7-day shift rota. The focus is on guiding clients through their recovery journey over a 24-month period, helping them set and achieve their goals, become more self-reliant, and reduce their dependence on medical interventions and hospitalisations. The role also includes providing outcome-focused support, addressing dual diagnosis issues, managing housing-related aspects, and collaborating across various services and sites as needed.

Essential Requirements:
•A good standard of education and relevant skills, knowledge, and experience
•Experience of supporting clients move on to independence within a time defined recovery path
•Experience of working with adults with enduring mental health needs or a similar field
•Understanding of Dual Diagnosis and complex needs
•Knowledge of The Mental Health Act
•Able to work flexibly across 7 days a week on a shift rota basis

Applying for a role with this Service will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019 and retained its Mindful Employer Status for a further two years 2024 – 2026.

This Mental Health Service cares passionately about all aspects of their staff’s working life. This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving their employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people.

If you would like to join this amazing team, please send your CV along with a cover letter.

This post is subject to the requirements of a six-month probationary period and satisfactory pre right to work checks.

SER are currently working alongside a Mental Health Service based in the Basildon, South Essex area who are currently seeking to appoint a Service Manager to join their team on a permanent contract. Therapeutic optimism is at the heart of all the work carried out by this Mental Health Service, believing all clients with mental health needs can achieve and make positive changes to their lives as they move along their pathway of recovery.

Position: South Essex Service Manager
Location: Basildon, South Essex
Contract: Permanent - 37.5hrs per week (Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:00)
Salary: £38,934 pa
Closing Date: 10th November 2024
Short Listing: 11th November 2024
Interview: Face to Face interviews will take place week of 18th November 2024

About this role:
The Essex Services Manager will be responsible for running the High, Medium and Low Services and delivery of a first-class service in line with the support services offered. The post holder will work as a member of the Senior Management Team working closely with other Operational Managers, the Executive Team, Commissioners and External Strategic and Clinical Partners.

Main Duties:
• Work with the CEO, Head of Operations and Regional Manager in maintaining the high standards connected with strategic planning and development, supervision, delivery and administration of the service;
• Lead on assessment and support plan delivery in line with the Care Programme Approach;
• Promote and develop good practice and best value for the service through leadership and act as a positive role model in relation to personal and professional conduct.
• Develop and maintain links with external agencies in order to ensure effective service for all.
• Develop and manage all aspects of these services within the services good practice policies and guidelines.
• Manage data collection by staff re. Outcomes and Recovery STAR, report writing, policies, planning, budget management as part of the Senior Management Team;
• Flexibility in working hours required in a High, Medium and Low, 7 days a week service.

Essential Requirements:
• Good level of maths and written English
• Experience in supervising/line managing staff with an awareness of good practice in staff supervision or recent completion of an appropriate training programme.
• Good standard of office administrative practices and procedures
• Ability to work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to identify support needs of service users and ensure that these are communicated to the wider staff team
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise a high workload to meet deadliness
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral and negotiation skills

Applying for a role with this Service will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019 and retained its Mindful Employer Status for a further two years 2024 – 2026.

This Mental Health Service cares passionately about all aspects of their staff’s working life. This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving their employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people.

If you would like to join this amazing team, please send your CV along with a cover letter.

This post is subject to the requirements of a six-month probationary period and satisfactory pre right to work checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to an increase in student numbers, we wish to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Mathematics to join our successful, split-site academy as part of a as part of a thriving Mathematics department with continuously improving results.

The post is open to teachers of all levels of experience and we welcome applications from ECTs.

What the school offers its staff

The Academies provides staff with the most appropriate and effective support to ensure that their professional development needs are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. We have a weekly CPD programme for all and a very strong record of developing staff. We have an excellent track record of providing promotion and responsibility opportunities to staff that aspire to leadership.

Further details about the role

Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5.

The appointed Mathematics Teacher will begin their BA career at the academy site best suited to their skill set. We are able to offer opportunities to teach a wide range of abilities in KS3, KS4 (GCSE Maths / GCSE Statistics) and KS5 (Functional Skills / ALevel Maths/ ALevel Further Maths)

With an ethos of developing internal talent, there are opportunities to take on additional responsibility, driving change as we implement NCETM's Maths Mastery approach to teaching. We are able to offer further opportunities within leadership for roles including Head of Department, EBACC Lead and Raising Standards Leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect their staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kickstart Your Career in Learning and Development as an Apprentice at Leigh Academies Trust!

Are you looking for the perfect opportunity to gain real-world experience and grow your career in Learning and Development? As a Learning and Development Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in creating engaging learning content and developing learning design that will shape employee success.

We are looking for a creative, motivated individual with a passion for learning and development who is ready to make a real impact.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and take the first step in a rewarding career with Leigh Academies Trust. Help shape our employees' success while gaining skills that will set you apart in the world of Learning and Development.

The role is based in Strood, Rochester. The hours for this role are 37 per week, all year round, Monday- Friday.

On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to discuss the position, on an informal basis, before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting: Amy Wenban, Recruitment Advisor: amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now and start your journey with our supportive and dynamic Learning and Development team!

What the school offers its staff

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside an innovative team. You’ll learn how to design and deliver impactful learning programmes, master digital content creation, and contribute to developing the skills and knowledge of employees across our organisation.

Plus, you’ll be working towards industry-recognised qualifications, building expertise in learning design and content creation, setting the foundation for a successful career in this exciting field.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A pathway to industry-recognised qualifications
• Real responsibility for developing and delivering learning content
• Mentorship and guidance to support your career development
• A starting salary of £13,725 per annum
• 25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days with length of service
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Access to GP service

Further details about the role

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applicants must have the following:

 Qualified Teacher Status.

 Practical knowledge of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour.

 Strives to meets and exceed the Teacher standards.

 Has the ability to be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a creative and energetic approach to teaching and learning.

 The capability to demonstrate positive, high quality interactions with young children.

 A flexible and willing approach to be fully involved in all Trust aims and objectives.

 The ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships with children, families and colleagues.

 Excellent communication skills and have the desire to work as a proactive member of a complex team.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

 Teachers Pension Scheme.

 Access to workplace and wellbeing support services.

 Being part of a family of schools within a values-based Trust.

 A comprehensive induction and support programme.

 Recognition of the importance of work life balance. Your emotional well - being is important to us. We strive to balance life and work. We endeavour to create the best possible environment in which you can grow and enjoy a genuinely fulfilling professional life.

 A passionate commitment to your continuing professional development with learning routes to match your interests and ambitions.

 Opportunity to work in partnership with colleagues across the Trust.

Further details about the role

We wish to appoint a candidate for the role who shares our values of Child centred, Collaborative, Curious and Challenging. Every child in each of our Trust schools is entitled to excellent teaching, every lesson of every day. This ambition drives our commitment to making our Trust a great place to be, work, and learn. Brinsworth Manor Infants School is going through the process of joining White Woods Primary Academy Trust.

The Trust was established in September 2013 by three self-converting primary schools and has grown rapidly over the past six years. There are now 14 schools in our Trust, all within the borough of Rotherham.

Commitment to safeguarding

White Woods Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at: www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be found on our Trust website.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:

• A degree or equivalent with Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching across the whole Primary school age range
• A passion for learning, are creative in your approach and have the ability to encourage our children to become successful, self-motivated, happy and confident learners through engaging lessons.
• A proven track record of good or outstanding teaching.
• A positive and inspirational approach with a real passion for making a difference.
• Ambition and have high expectations of yourself and for your pupils.
• The ability to forge and maintain positive working relationships with children and their families.
• Good interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of our staff and wider Academy Trust team.
• The ability to overcome communication barriers and build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective organisational and interpersonal skills, enabling you to manage tasks efficiently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer You:

• The opportunity to join a growing Multi-Academy Trust of primary schools that collaborate closely for the benefit of all.
• Access to the "Leadership Academy," which provides high-quality professional development opportunities to all staff, empowering you to grow and excel in your role.
• The chance to work alongside a dynamic and collaborative team of classroom support, teachers, leaders, and a central team dedicated to the success of all pupils and staff alike.
• An additional holiday in October, resulting in a two-week break, enabled by an early close on every Friday, which is utilised for continuous professional development (CPD).
• The privilege of working with engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are proud to belong to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Suitable for graduates only.

We are looking for excellent, ambitious graduates to join our Trust with guaranteed training on the Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) with the University of Buckingham, resulting in Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) . We offer a range of potential locations around East Anglia and North-East London*. If you live near one of these areas, then we have a school close to you.

Duties and responsibilities to be undertaken with the support of a mentor:

You’re Teaching:

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned

pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

What the school offers its staff

Your Learning:

• Attend all University of Buckingham professional learning days and seminars
• Complete all reflections
• Complete all directed tasks on time and to a high standard
• Complete all pedagogical reading
• Prepare for weekly observations
• Observe teaching colleagues
• Prepare for weekly mentor meetings
• Complete all self-evaluation reports

We are deeply committed to staff well-being and work-life balance. One way we support this is with our two-week autumn half-term break, allowing our staff to rest and recharge. Additionally, we provide numerous professional development opportunities that foster a positive and supportive work environment. Our goal is to ensure that every member of our team feels valued and equipped to succeed in their roles.

If you seek to be excellent and would like to know more about how we will help you achieve that, please complete the application form.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to an increase in student numbers, we wish to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Mathematics to join our successful, split-site academy as part of a as part of a thriving Mathematics department with continuously improving results.

The post is open to teachers of all levels of experience and we welcome applications from ECTs.

What the school offers its staff

The Academies provides staff with the most appropriate and effective support to ensure that their professional development needs are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. We have a weekly CPD programme for all and a very strong record of developing staff. We have an excellent track record of providing promotion and responsibility opportunities to staff that aspire to leadership.

Further details about the role

Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5.

The appointed Mathematics Teacher will begin their BA career at the academy site best suited to their skill set. We are able to offer opportunities to teach a wide range of abilities in KS3, KS4 (GCSE Maths / GCSE Statistics) and KS5 (Functional Skills / ALevel Maths/ ALevel Further Maths)

With an ethos of developing internal talent, there are opportunities to take on additional responsibility, driving change as we implement NCETM's Maths Mastery approach to teaching. We are able to offer further opportunities within leadership for roles including Head of Department, EBACC Lead and Raising Standards Leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect their staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to an increase in student numbers, we wish to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Functional Skills, to join our successful, split-site academy as part of a supportive team.

Salary £32,189 — £49,274 (M1 - AL3 Academy Qualified Teachers Scale)

Our academy operates across two sites.The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5.

The post is open to teachers of all levels of experience, and we welcome applications from ECTs.

We are able to offer opportunities to teach a wide range of abilities inKS5 (Functional Skills / ALevel Maths and English/ ALevel Further Maths and English). We are able to offer further opportunities within leadership for roles including Year Lead.

We pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive academy and this is actively underpinned by our motto ‘Aspire Believe Achieve’.

We are looking for colleagues who share the drive and passion necessary to ensure every student achieves their potential.

What the school offers its staff

The Academies provides staff with the most appropriate and effective support to ensure that their professional development needs are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. We have a weekly CPD programme for all and a very strong record of developing staff. We have an excellent track record of providing promotion and responsibility opportunities to staff that aspire to leadership.

All staff take ownership of their own learning journey and are given opportunities to reflect on their own practice, as well as supporting others through being members of Teacher Learning Communities. There is an open-door culture that encourages teachers to 'drop in' on colleagues, therefore promoting good practice within the schools. We are committed toSSAT Embedding Formative Assessment CPD programme for the next two years, as well as encouraging staff to further their expertise and leadership through both internal and external programmes, including the full suite of NPQ courses. We have a very strong record of developing staff from ITT to Headship.

Staff, including those new to teaching, feel valued. Leaders have shown consideration for staff well-being. Ofsted 2019

Commitment to safeguarding

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect their staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an exceptional Teacher of PE with experience in teaching a secondary subject. All applicants are to list their secondary subject on the application form.

We have 2 vacant positions, 1 a full time permanent position, the other a fixed term maternity cover post

This is a unique opportunity to join a successful split-site academy as part of a supportive team.

What the school offers its staff

The Academies provides staff with the most appropriate and effective support to ensure that their professional development needs are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. We have a weekly CPD programme for all and a very strong record of developing staff. We have an excellent track record of providing promotion and responsibility opportunities to staff that aspire to leadership.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect their staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will share our vision of achieving excellence together and providing a transformative education for every child; informed and guided by our underlying inclusive Christian values and beliefs as a Church of England trust.

You will understand how to develop school improvement at scale. You will value and provide expert support to individual schools, whilst developing highly collaborative trust wide approaches to school improvement.

Your knowledge of effective curriculum design and pedagogy will be first class and evidence informed.

You will be committed to tackling educational disadvantage, upholding and securing ambitious and high educational standards for all

You will understand how to help children make exceptional progress including promoting further support for those with additional educational needs and disabilities so that all can flourish

You will also carry a humility and warmth that engages the leaders you manage and support.

You will need to see opportunities, where others see challenges and see blank canvasses as potential, rather than daunting.

Qualified Teacher Status is essential, with evidence of a commitment to ongoing professional development. You will be, or have been a successful primary Headteacher, with a track record of securing strong pupil outcomes.

What the school offers its staff

Tenax Schools Trust (TST) is at a truly exciting inflection point. We have all of the ingredients to be an exceptional Trust. Our new CEO is vastly experienced and relentlessly ambitious. We have a thriving Teaching School Hub that serves schools across Kent and East Sussex, providing access to high quality professional development.

This post is offered under teachers' terms and conditions. Whilst the candidate will be active and present in all our primary schools, there are some opportunities for home-working.

Further details about the role

As our Director of Education, you will be a leader to other leaders.

You will have a high level of autonomy to develop school improvement at TST. You will build, implement and constantly evaluate our approach to school development.

You will be an integral part of the trust senior team. You will get great exposure to almost all functions of a MAT and genuinely contribute to the whole trust.

You will have flexibility in your approach to work, working between the central office and schools. We operate a hybrid working model which includes the opportunity to work from home.

Commitment to safeguarding

Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Offers of employment are conditional on checks including: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disqualification under the Childcare Act Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work in UK References You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.