Teacher of Alternative Curriculum
Ref: SCH-TATLP-0585 3 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Teachers Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6The Role
The Royal Sutton School is delighted to have achieved a ‘Good’ rating in their December 2023 Ofsted inspection. We are now seeking experienced, outstanding practitioners who share our passion to turn ‘Potential into Reality’. If you want to be part of our exciting journey, then please get in touch and arrange a visit.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Alternative Provision Teacher to join our forward looking and increasingly successful programme of alternative curriculum and vocational teaching.
We want the best teachers to inspire our young people in an environment that is supportive but aspirational. As a teacher of vocational and alternative curriculum subjects you will help some of our most vulnerable students, including those with special educational needs, access a range of qualifications to support their interests and aspirations.
There has never been a more exciting time to join a school which is open, innovative and has high expectations for all. Our existing alternative curriculum program has had great success so far and you will play a key role in taking it to the next level. As an Alternative Provision Teacher, you can have a real impact on the lives of the young people as well as developing your skills to be the best that you can be.
The successful applicant will:
• be an outstanding classroom practitioner or have the potential to become outstanding
• be aspirational with high expectations of students
• be able to teach across the age and ability range
• have experience working with students with special educational needs
What you will need to succeed
To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools
To be committed to keeping our students safe
Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate
Be an outstanding teacher
Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role
What you will get in return
Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities across our schools and Teaching School Hub
The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level
A competitive salary
An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
Competitive pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme)
Professional Development & Wellbeing Days
What you need to do now
To apply for the role, please complete an online application form.
To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Terri Richards, Deputy Headteacher, terri.richards@trss.bham.sch.uk
Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an online ATLP application form.
Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 6th January 2025
Safeguarding Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.
We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.
Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP safeguarding and child protection policy 2024/2025
The Royal Sutton School
The Royal Sutton School
Reddicap Heath Road
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
B75 7DY
Terri Richards
terri.richards@trss.bham.sch.uk