Springwell Harrogate is a PRS serving the North
Yorkshire area, specifically Harrogate, Knaresborough, RIpon and Boroughbridge.
We intend to support young people to their next most appropriate destinations,
be that college, a new mainstream school place or to a specialist provision. We are a very small site, with huge amounts of
influence in enabling students to flourish, move on and grow as people!
What
We Are About…
Relationships. Unconditional Positive Regard.
Trauma-informed Practice. Restorative Practice. Continuous Professional
Development. Pupil-focussed, Needs-focused
What
Our Staff Say…
‘No two days are the
same!’ ‘I enjoy working with the most vulnerable children, as I feel like I am
really making a difference’
‘The job is rewarding
and fun. You will build amazing relationships with students, staff and
parents.’’
‘I love being a part
of a wonderful team who are so resilient and caring.’
What
Our Children Say…
‘We have an amazing
massive building with loads of different children.’
‘The staff help me
manage my emotions and regulate.’
‘At the Academy the
teachers can relate to the students!’
‘The staff at the
Academy helped sort my life out.”
‘We know the adults
have our backs.’
‘Adults know when we
are mad and know how to help us calm down.’
What
Our Parents Say…
“T grew up a lot – he
now attends college and has a part time job”
“S enjoyed his time
at the Academy. He didn’t really attend school before that. He had a strong
relationship with the staff and that encouraged him to attend”
“Your teaching skills
and patience has given R….. confidence and given her great self worth in
herself”
We work with students who for whatever reason
struggle with the mainstream school experience. They come to us after being permanently
excluded, or for short term preventative places which last between 6 to 12
weeks. We believe in the power of unconditional positive regard and restorative
practice and incorporate this in everything we do. These approaches work hand
in hand with a nurturing curriculum to give our students secure foundations
rooted in relationships. Working at Springwell offers challenge and reward in
equal measures, as we work together to regulate students with varying levels of
SEMH need, allowing them to access learning and move on to an appropriate
destination school.This position may suit someone wishing to develop a career
within the Education or Special Education Sector. College/University graduates are welcome to
apply, as a full and comprehensive package of training will be offered. The position may be of particular interest to
applicants who have a passion in supporting the emotional and mental health
needs of young people. We work closely with our partner school, Springwell
Leeds Academy, and the Positive Regard Teaching School to support a career path
for aspiring teachers through a rigorous development programme.
About
the role
Successful candidates will be responsible for
supporting and on occasion, leading small groups and individuals with Maths,
English, reading, S.E.A.L, practical activities, supporting pupils to develop
resilience, social skills and self-esteem plus using effective strategies for
supporting pupils with a range of behavioural needs.
About us
Our aim is to provide the best possible care and
education that we can for the young people in our care. Unconditional Positive
Regard is at the centre of what we do and we are creating an academy that is
welcoming, caring, safe, warm and believes that all its pupils can be supported
and empowered to succeed. We are creating individual and personalised pathways
for our students that are built around their varied needs, which will help them
achieve positive outcomes and prepare them for their onward destinations into
continuing education, work or training.
We see strong relationships as the key to our
success – with students, parents, carers and the wider community and we ensure
that our academy is a welcoming safe place for children to learn and prosper.
We believe in working closely with our families and carers and welcome their
support, but also realise that at times they will need our support too. We work
closely with other agencies and schools to make sure we do all we can to make
learning and life the best it possibly can be.
Springwell places a huge emphasis on professional development and invests
significantly in staff training at all levels. This means that, although
experience of working in an alternative or specialist setting would be an
advantage, specialist support and training will be provided for outstanding
teachers wishing to make the career fulfilling move into special education.
Alex Bentley
bentleya@swharrogate.org.uk