Temple Learning Academy

Leeds

SEN(D) Coordinator(Leadership 1-5)

Are you an outstanding practitioner who wants to be a part of something bigger?Are you looking for your next challenge? Would you like to play a part in establishing a new setting within a new all-through Academy?Do you have vision, determination and can you inspire, challenge and motivate all those around you?Temple Learning Academy may be the place for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop and lead our SEN(D) provision across our all-through Academy and establish systems to support our vulnerable learners. The Academy opens its doors in September 2015 to our first learners, 60 Reception children. This is an evolving role, class based in Early Years Foundation Stage in the first instance with the expectation in Year 2 of the Academy, the role of the SEN Coordinator will grow and be non-class based.You will work alongside and develop a team of both pastoral and specialist services including on site speech and language provision.

Temple Learning Academy in East Leeds is the new all-through free school Academy that will open its door to 60 Reception learners in September 2015. We have a commitment to excellence and expect high standards from all involved with the Academy.Our curriculum design, staffing structure and innovative phased system seek to achieve highest possible standards.

We are looking for a teacher who has a passion for developing our SEN(D) provision:

  • Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for both themselves and the children they work with;
  • Is committed to bringing the curriculum alive through inspirational learning, is creative in approach and can see beyond the classroom;
  • Has the ability and determination to ensure excellent progress and to raise standards;
  • Understands the key role assessment plays;
  • Has already, or has a willingness to undertake specialist SEND qualifications;
  • Can plan appropriately to meet children's individual needs;
  • Has Foundation Stage expertise, with either experience of leading the Foundation Stage or a willingness to attend appropriate CPD;
  • Can work in and lead a team across phases and is flexible, hardworking and passionate about their work.

In return we can offer:

  • Highly competitive rates of pay;
  • An extended contract of 41 weeks per year which provides in built opportunities for CPD and support of vulnerable learners;
  • A role in creating your own newly built reception unit;
  • An opportunity to create your own supportive team of colleagues who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another;
  • The opportunity to develop and grow professionally within the Academy and the partners within the well- established Temple Learning Partnership a Co-operative Trust;
  • An overarching ethos of equality, celebration of diversity and belief in the individuality of each child.

This is an exciting time to join Temple Learning Academy where the successful post holder will be able to play a direct role in the future developments. We would welcome visits from prospective candidates and so there are a number of opportunities to come and meet our Principal of Primary Phase and discuss the role and the opening of Temple Learning Academy Free School.

You can find out more in our recruitment pack available below, or visit

Closing Date: Monday 20 April 2015 at 12.00 noon Interview Date:Tuesday 28 April 2015

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful appointments are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check.We are an equal opportunities organisation which welcomes applications from all sections of the community.