Teacher - Greenwood Provision

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospere Learning Trust is seeking an Alternative Provision Teacher at the Manchester Enterprise Academy. This fixed-term position focuses on providing quality education for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to improve their academic achievements in a supportive environment.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid in every school

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach and work in the UK.
• Experience in the 11-16 phase is essential.
• Background in teaching KS2/3 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve learning standards and raise student achievement.
• Develop personalized educational programs for students.
• Foster a positive working environment in various curriculum areas.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Alternative Provision Teacher to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This is a fixed term post for 12 months to cover maternity leave. Teaching terms the salary will be on Teachers Main-Upper payscale.

We’re looking for:
You will need to be qualified to Teach and work in the UK with successful experience in the 11-16 phase. This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher to join The Greenwood at MEA - an alternative provision for students who struggle to access the mainstream curriculum and could be, without suitable intervention, at risk of exclusion. We are looking for a tenacious Key Stage 2/3 specialist who is experienced in delivering quality teaching across the curriculum to small cohorts.

The Greenwood is a high staff to student ratio setting for students with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs, it aims to provide children who need the most support with the opportunities that children in mainstream education receive. It is a very challenging, but very rewarding career path for qualified teachers. It is essential that you are determined to make a difference to our students while being confident and compassionate. You will need to demonstrate resilience and empathy and collaborative approach working with a range of colleagues and engaging with external agencies.

Main purpose of the job:
The post holder's key responsibilities will be improving the standards of learning and raising levels of student achievement for all students in their care. You will be responsible for improving the standards of learning and raising levels of student achievement for all students and expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities common to all classroom teachers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To ensure that students experience an educational programme that is personalised to their needs, developing their skills and abilities.
• To actively promote relevant subject related activities to promote students’ enthusiasm and interest
• To work collaboratively across the school and trust to reflect the whole school vision
• To work to foster a positive working environment in all curriculum areas that supports students’ learning
• To play a part in the pastoral development of students

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Manchester Enterprise Academy

MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, “A Fantastic Future for All Our Students,” focuses on achieving top academic results through the MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.

MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.

'Staff have high expectations for all pupils.'

‘Pupils from all backgrounds are well supported to gain the resilience and knowledge that they need for a positive future.’

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.manchesterenterpriseacademy.org.uk/

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or [e-mail].