English and Literacy Intervention Teacher

Location: Becton School (across sites)    

Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024

Interview date: Week Commencing 9 December 2024                

Every day at Becton School, we make a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

We are looking to appoint an English and Literacy Intervention Teacher who has a real passion to support and develop the literacy skills of the children and young people at Becton School. This position will appeal to experienced primary teachers in particular, but is also open to secondary teachers with relevant experience of teaching children to read.

We are looking for practitioners who have an innovative, energetic and resilient approach to their work and who aren’t afraid to think of new and interesting approaches to the provision and support we offer. We need someone who is organised, can manage data, has excellent communication skills and who knows what good progress in reading looks like.

The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and other team members at three of our sites – Chapel House, Becton Centre and Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Whether you are an experienced teacher who has worked within specialist educational needs or have a more literacy-specific background, we want someone who has a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives; you must be able to provide our children with aspirations and skills for their futures and you must be able to promote an exceptionally positive culture in everything you do.

 You will need to demonstrate that you

·    Are a qualified teacher with experience working across different key stages.

·    Have experience of supporting children with special educational needs and challenging behaviour including Autism in a mainstream, resource base or special school setting.

·    Have the skills to place pupil learning at the centre of all your practice.

·    Have the ability to make sound judgements on attainment & progress of students, assess and celebrate in their success.

·    Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to enthuse and motivate others.

·    Have experience of delivering learning &/ or pastoral support to pupils.

·    Have the ability to set appropriate and challenging targets for yourself and others.

·    Have the ability to make and take decisions both individually and as part of a team.

·    Have the ability to contribute to and share quality practice with colleagues.

·    Have the commitment to forge partnerships with staff, parents and students.

·    Are committed to supporting the aims of the school.

About Us

Becton School provides hospital education within Sheffield and is part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust. Every day we make a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community, all of whom have some form of medical need. These vary from chronic and complex mental health disorders through to a wide variety of acute medical conditions. Becton School is a unique, complex, caring and wonderful place where we are proud of our reputation with children and families, other professionals, agencies and Sheffield Local Authority.

Our shared vision for Nexus Multi-Academy Trust is that we are constantly "Learning together, to be the best we can be". This vision is what we aspire for and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our trust as it is to our children, young people and their families. We are fully committed to partnerships and all of the educational benefits of collaborative working. You can find out more at: www.nexusmat.org

About the Trust

 Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that learners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.

  What you can expect

 ·      An exciting opportunity to join a growing academy

·      Leading employment benefits including access to pension scheme and employee assistance programmes.

·      Opportunities to grow your career and for professional development as Nexus Trust encourage collaboration between the schools within the Trust.

·      An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system

·      An opportunity to join a team of dedicated and hard-working professionals who put our pupils at the centre of everything they do and are constantly striving to improve their knowledge, skills and practice.

·      Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities

 How to Apply

 To apply, please complete an application form which can be downloaded from our

website https://www.becton.sheffield.sch.uk/page/?title=English+and+Literacy+Intervention+Teacher&pid=192

 Completed application forms are to be returned via email to Sarah Bevan at Becton@nexusmat.org.

 All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. CVs will not be accepted.

 Further information

 For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Emily Martin at emartin@nexusmat.org to arrange a time.

 Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.