Teacher in Rainbow Base, Resource Provision

Required to start: January 2025

Teacher in Rainbow Base, Resource Provision

Salary: MPR/UPR

Due to the exciting growth of our specialist provisions within The GORSE Academies Trust, which has seen Rainbow Base expand from 22 to 52 places over the last five years, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher for Rainbow Base, who has an outstanding record of achievement and is committed to the success of this Resource Provision.

We are a provision which currently caters for the needs of 52 pupils with complex communication needs and/or autism. We are passionate about providing the best for our pupils and supporting them to become life-long, enthusiastic learners. We are seeking to appoint an individual who can continue to build on the outstanding practice currently in place for our wonderful children.

The successful candidate will also have the following experience and attributes:

·       Qualified Teacher Status.

·       A proven track record of achieving academic excellence.

·       Evidence of implementing innovative approaches to learning, particularly in regard to children with ASD.

·       Experience of meeting the needs of children and young people who may benefit from specialist provision within a mainstream setting.

·       Resilience, energy and optimism.

What we offer you: 

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: 

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.  
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. 
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers. 
• £2k Cycle to work scheme. 

About us:

“Exceptional leadership at all levels has brought about considerable improvement for the opportunities and experiences of pupils in the school.”                                   Ofsted, March 2022      

Richmond Hill Academy is now a ‘good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The transformation of our school has been possible due to the remarkable skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of our whole community.

Richmond Hill Academy is a school where “staff are happy and feel listened to and well trained”. As one teacher said, ‘I walk out of school happy every day.’”

We are looking for people who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our school and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is “breath-taking”.

As a school, we can offer you:

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow.
• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured through our bespoke CPD offer.
• Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children.
• Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at  Richmond Hill Academy.

If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities, we look forward to hearing from you. 

For more information, or to organise a visit to the school, please email Rachael Law, Director of Specialist Provision: rachael.law@tgat.org.uk

An Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs). All applications should be returned to recruitment@tgat.org.uk

Please note if you submit an electronic application we will not require a hard copy. CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date:                                               Wednesday 23 October 2024 (9am)

Applications should be returned to:         recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk

Interviews:                                                    TBC

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.