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About us

Clover Learning Community is an alternative provision, based in Blaby, Leicestershire. We provide high quality education for KS3/4 students who struggle to access their mainstream provisions on a full-time basis.

Clover Learning Community has at its core the firm belief that all students can achieve well both academically and socially when afforded the right learning environment to meet their needs. We provide a small, nurturing, and low arousal environment that accommodates students to feel at ease, regulate their anxieties and engage in their learning.

We offer quality first teaching in maths and English as well as offering a variety of programmes to enhance the individual in their areas of personal interest.

We aim to enable each student to flourish and achieve well – empowering them with the confidence and readiness for their next phase of education/employment.

Lead Teacher

Clover Learning Community are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Lead Teacher who can demonstrate a commitment to high standards of education and pastoral support to raise student achievement, progress and support their reintegration towards their appropriate pathway. As Lead Teacher, you will be able to inspire students, design and deliver excellent lessons, monitor student progress, and continue to collaboratively develop all aspects of Clover Learning Community life.

Clover Learning Community offers the opportunity to work:

· Where 100% of staff are proud of Clover Learning Community

· In an alternative provision that is passionate about achievement for all students

· With fantastic students who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum offer

· Within a diligent team of excellent staff who have a wealth of expertise and experience

· With a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs

· Working collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice

· In an environment that is committed to creating outstanding student experiences and learning for all so students flourish in their time with us

· In an environment where staff wellbeing and health is a high priority

If you feel that you have the energy, passion, resilience and drive to be part of Clover Learning Community and its journey to outstanding, we would love to have you on our team. The students, staff and management committee warmly invite you to visit us and see Clover Learning Community in action. We are sure you will experience our friendly atmosphere and get a taste of how rewarding your work will be.

Please contact Lily Fearn on 0116 287 6916 or [email protected] for more

information about Clover Learning Community. The deadline for applications is 9th May 2023.

Job Description

The Post Holder will report to: Head of Centre

Main Tasks / Accountabilities

This is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list. You may be required to carry out other

duties where necessary.

As lead teacher you will:

· teach individuals and small groups of KS3 and KS4 students ensuring outstanding teaching and learning

· design and sequence lessons, and produce teaching resources, to support HLTAs in their delivery of maths lessons

· achieve successful outcomes for all students

· monitor student progress.

· use assessment to inform planning

· keep children safe in education

Principle accountabilities:

· to teach students referred to Clover Learning Community ensuring their good progression from starting points

· to plan for and deliver accredited vocational courses and enrichment activities where required

· to demonstrate effective teaching and learning using a range of strategies to ensure students referred to Clover Learning Community make good progress

· to develop personalised learning programmes according to individual student need

· to plan, sequence and deliver engaging schemes of work within an agreed curriculum framework, and to support HLTAs in their delivery of maths teaching

· to ensure school policy and procedures are followed

· to manage student behaviour in the classroom and in the provision as a whole

· to assess students using current best practice assessment tools, and set challenging targets to ensure effective and aspiring progress

· to keep up to date with local and national developments and ensure the curriculum is regularly reviewed and continually developing

· to build strong partnerships with commissioners, parents, students, and other providers

· to engage in relevant CPD and share outcomes with colleagues

· to be an effective team member

· to act as a positive role model and develop appropriate positive relationships with colleagues, other professionals and students

· to contribute to reports on and in meetings about student progress

· to agree a personal work programme with your line manager and undertake any reasonable duties as directed by them.

· to timetable and deploy support staff to secure best outcomes for students

Analysis, Reporting and Documentation:

· maintain and submit records following relevant provision policies and procedures

· respond to individual needs and/or answer simple queries politely and ask for assistance where necessary

· report any concerns, problems or incidents (e.g. safeguarding, behaviour) in accordance with relevant reporting procedures

· liaise and work in partnership with key leaders for other activities that may impact on your own areas of responsibilities

Work with others

· liaise, communicate and work in partnership with other internal departments, partner organisations, agencies and/or contractors and engage with the community and volunteers

· contribute to staff meetings and collaborative planning sessions

Duties for all

· Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.

· Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.

· Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.

· To have regard and comply with safeguarding policy and procedures as appropriate.

General Responsibilities:

· to follow agreed school policies on the curriculum and the management of behaviour

· to share in the supervision of students at break times, arrival and departure in accordance with published duties

· to take a share, under the direction of the leadership team, of the provision approaches towards the making, reviewing and updating of provision policies through formal meetings, discussion and consultation

· to write and record student reports (as required and agreed)

· to be flexible in terms of carrying out particular duties as the head of centre may reasonably direct from time to time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

QTS

Desirable

Specialist qualification or additional courses in behaviour management

Knowledge and experience

Essential

At least 3 years teaching experience

Knowledge of current secondary practice including the National Curriculum

Knowledge of legislation in the field of Special Educational Needs

Knowledge and experience of devising and monitoring individual programmes, assessment, recording and reporting

Evidence of working with children with challenging behaviour

Desirable

Range of teaching experience

Experience of multi- professional liaison

Experience of managing other staff

Skills and abilities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent classroom organisation and management

Passion for teaching and learning

Empathy with young people

The ability to use Information Technology effectively

Ability to establish trusting relationships with students professionals, and parents/carers

Desirable

Willingness to undertake further training

Motivation and personality

Essential

Solution focused

A great team player

Passionate, determined and resilient

A good sense of humour

A great role model

Able to lead by example

Able to demonstrate pride in your work

Loyal

Additional Information

Clover Learning Community is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As with all posts, the successful applicant will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK and, if they have lived abroad, overseas police clearance/s will need to be sought.

Transport

You must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post. It is a requirement that staff have their own car and business insurance, so they can transport students when required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leicestershire, LE8 4FG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/05/2023
Expected start date: 24/08/2023