What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an individual with strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to lead the next exciting phase of Bader's journey.
Applications would be welcome from candidates in special or alternative provision schools and also those from primary or secondary mainstream schools who can demonstrate knowledge of special educational needs.
The successful person will have:
Highly effective leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate other people;
Experience of effectively leading and managing change and the ability to think strategically;
A strong commitment to collaboration and partnership working;
A deep understanding of how children and young people with additional needs learn and make good progress;
A detailed understanding of how children and young people's learning can be impacted by their social and emotional needs;
High expectations and the ambition, drive and determination for every child and young person to 'be the best they can be';
A strong commitment to working positively and pro-actively with parents, carers and a wide range of professionals and services; and
Excellent management and organisational skills.
What the school offers its staff
✓ Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
✓ Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
✓ Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
✓ Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
✓ An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
✓ The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
✓ Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
✓ Flexible working policies
✓ Cycle to Work Scheme
✓ Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Bader Academy is part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. 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.