What skills and experience we're looking for
Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating the Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. The Hive College is a specialist further education college for learners aged 19‑25 with special educational needs and disabilities. In November 2023, we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted inspection.
Qualifications
* The ability to support our values and ethos and be a positive role model.
* A clear understanding of engaging with young adults with SEND needs.
* Enthusiasm and energy for the role.
* A flexible and positive approach to challenge and change.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Patience.
* The ability to show initiative and work independently.
* The ability to encourage students to improve their independence.
Benefits
* Happy and enthusiastic staff and students proud of their college.
* Supportive working environment promoting teamwork.
* Friendly and motivated staff team.
* Positive learning environment where young adults thrive.
* Collaborative and inclusive culture.
* Committed, hardworking team striving to provide the best education for all students.
* Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
* 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two days may be aggregated so you complete training outside normal working hours in twilight sessions.
* Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free, totally confidential support.
* Access to discounts and offers via BHSF.
* Generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme for teachers.
* Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro‑rata, rising to 32 after 5 years and 34 after 10 years. Teachers’ annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
* On‑site parking at all sites.
* SEN allowances for all roles who work with students, including teachers, TAs, care assistants, pastoral care, guides and drivers.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.
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