Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Royds Hall, A SHARE Academy
About us
Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023, Royds Hall is a small secondary academy with a positive attitude to learning and a curriculum that is ambitious for all and well-sequenced. Staff are central to the academy’s vision of ‘Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best’, and the academy offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues can make a difference every single day.
Royd’s Hall is one of eight academies within the well-regarded and high-performing SHARE Multi-Academy Trust. It is situated within a close-knit, diverse community, and is in good commuting distance from Leeds, Huddersfield, and Wakefield. The academy is proud to offer:
A supportive and ambitious environment where all students are encouraged to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead successful, healthy and happy lives A vibrant place to work which equips staff to deliver their best every day, under the strong belief that Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key A commitment that staff are happy, engaged and well supported at work, taking pride in students’ attendance, behaviour, progress and development as well as their own Excellent training and guidance relevant to individual job roles, so expectations are understood and staff are motivated Great benefits, as an employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management, and meaningful networking opportunities across the trust to aid personal development Supportive leadership, encouraging healthy work-life balance A high-quality teaching and learning environment, alongside good facilities A culture where children are happy, settled and confident, accessing a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a memorable educational experience for pupils and staff.Job Description
This role will support student progress by removing barriers to learning therefore allowing students to achieve their Personal Best.
This is a great opportunity to provide support for small groups of students for English or Mathematics, and occasionally provide in-lesson support and small group work for other subjects. You will also support effective liaison and communication with teaching staff by working together to plan for the effective support of students.
In addition, you will lead the delivery of structured Social Emotional and Mental Health interventions which increases student independence, resilience and outlook on life.
Key Outputs:
Undertake the delivery of a specific curriculum/aspect to one-to-one or small group of students using a range of strategies to establish a purposeful learning environment and to promote good behaviour.Deliver subject specific support for students that are not making expected progress under the direction of a teacher.Develop strategies to help students overcome obstacles they may experience in achieving their personal bestDeliver SEMH interventions with particular focus on students with emotional or mental health issuesCreate and maintain accurate records to support strategic decisions regarding SEMH support across KS3.To support with the effective planning and delivery of the Peer Mentoring Programme.Lead small group intervention sessions on life skills lessons / PSHE with students, inspiring a love of learning with students.Ensure key staff are informed of progress and developments through regular feedback and updates. Maintain regular, positive contact with staff, students and parents.To develop effective working relationships with outside agencies to best support students with specific needs.To lead on SEMH referrals to external agencies, maintaining accurate records and then liaising with professionals to provide outstanding SEMH provisions in school.Write and review My Support plans and IEPs and other supporting documents where required for students.To discuss sensitive issues with parents/carers, for example, behaviour, uniform, attendance etc.To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the teacher/line manager.Actively encourage the inclusion of all students to participate in the life and activities of the school and to access the national curriculum to the best of their ability. To support with the planning and delivery of assemblies during key period of the year i.e. Mental Health Awareness Week.To support with the planning and delivery of key SEMH school events.Seek feedback about own performance and the quality of support offered.To provide cover for before, break, lunch and after school as directed by line manager, ensuring the post holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school.As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future School policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, and on-going performance development and through college communications.
Benefits
The trust offers a wide range of benefits including employee assistance programmes catering for the individual wellbeing needs of staff, wellbeing champions and designated wellbeing resources for staff. flexible working opportunities (where practical), occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave, competitive pension schemes with the opportunity for shared cost AVCs, money saving ‘salary sacrifice’ cycle scheme and tech scheme.
Desired Criteria
Experience of further academic study (A-Level/Degree)Experience of working in secondary educationExperience working with children who experience barriers to learningAbility to prepare differentiated materials and teaching aids suitable for learning activitiesEssential Criteria
Be able to demonstrate levels of numeracy and literacy to GCSE (Grade C/4 and above)Experience of working with children/young peopleAbility to engage and influence othersExcellent communication and behaviour management skillsExperience of working across departments and with external organisationsAbility to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategiesCommitment to the safeguarding of young peopleInterview Date: w/c 2nd December
For further details, and to contact us, please visit Royds Hall, A SHARE Academy - Staff Vacancies
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