Teacher

 Start Date: ASAP.

Pay/Salary: MPS/UPS £30,000 - £46,525 FTE per annum depending on relevant teaching experience, plus SEN 1 allowance £2539 (Permanent).

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated English or Science Teacher to work collaboratively with our teaching team at Gilbert Ward Academy. Our ideal candidates will have experience and/or interest in working with pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.

The successful candidate will:



• Plan and deliver high-quality, adapted lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of our pupils.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing targeted support to ensure each student reaches their full potential.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of personalised targets, setting realistic and challenging targets for pupils.
• Implement effective behaviour support strategies in line with school policies to foster a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere.
• Maintain open and regular communication with families, providing updates on pupil progress and involving them in the learning process.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and stay updated on best practices in SEND education

Opened in September 2023, Gilbert Ward Academy is purpose built, brand new, state of the art Academy, catering for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) as their primary area of need. At full capacity, Gilbert Ward Academy will provide education to 80 pupils aged 11-16 working between lower key stage two and key stage four.

Many of the pupils who attend Gilbert Ward Academy will have additional special educational needs, such as, autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and speech and language communication difficulties. Pupils attending Gilbert Ward Academy may have, at some point, not had success or positive experiences in their education elsewhere. As a result – along with other factors – pupils will more than likely be working at a lower-than-expected key stage, relative to their age. Most pupils will be working at lower and upper key stage two and will be transitioning from primary schools.

To learn more about Gilbert Ward Academy and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit our websites.

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined in 2019, Harry Watts opened in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy opened in September 2023. We are striving to further build collaboration across the schools and grow as a Multi Academy Trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Gilbert Ward Academy but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
• Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide CPD programmes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme

Full details can be found on our website

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.