Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre (WVTC) are seeking to appoint an inspiring and creative English Teacher to join our existing team of dedicated colleagues. Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre (WVTC) is a free school for up to 75 pupils, aged 16 to 19 years, with a wide range of Cognitive Difficulties.

WVTC is rated “Good” by Ofsted and is situated just outside Bilston in Wolverhampton. WVTC is a unique Post 16 Special Needs School with all students having an EHCP. We aim to give our students both vocational and academic qualifications and skills alongside Independent living skills to enable them to become independent valuable members of the community and progress into either Further education or employment.

We are Free School, part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT) and work collaboratively across the schools in our community to provide mutual support and share good practice. We strive to ensure our students receive an education which inspires and promotes positive learning and ensure that rigorous CPD supports all staff in becoming the best they can be.

KEY PURPOSE OF THE POST

The teacher will be responsible for delivering English and Independent Living Skills and other accredited qualifications and pastoral support through the role of personal tutor. Other key aspects of the role are

•               Implement and deliver relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum areas.

•               Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher / Personal Tutor.

•               Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

•               Contribute to raising standards of student attainment.

•               Share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan thoroughly and teach effectively, all lessons that promote the development of abilities and aptitudes of all students in class, enabling them to make good and better progress
• Differentiate and personalise planning and teaching to ensure the achievement of all learners.
• Ensure that planning meets the needs of the individual learners, make explicit use of prior learning and clearly identify students needing extra support
• Understand and apply a range of teaching strategies
• Positively target and support individual learning needs
• Understand and apply effective classroom management
• Maintain high levels of behaviour and discipline
• Effectively use extra curricular learning opportunities
• Monitor rigorously to ensure every student makes progress
• Work in partnership with additional adults, including TAs, planning together as appropriate and directing the support to have maximum impact on the learning of students

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school, including professional duties
• Perform duties as part of a duty team
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of good practice in teaching techniques
• Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching
• Take account of wider curriculum developments
• Contribute positively and effectively to the SEND agenda
• Undertake professional development to enhance teaching and pupils' learning, and apply outcomes and identify impact; share outcomes with colleagues
• Take responsibility for professional learning

Training & Development:

• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Participation in relevant training to maintain up-to-date knowledge

Key Skills & Attributes:

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·         High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail

Applicant Qualities:

We are looking for someone who is:

·         Flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change.

·         Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding.

·         Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed.

·         Is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of ALL students.

·         Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students.

·         Will uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school.

·         A good team player.

In return we can offer:

·         Strong supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community

·         A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment

·         Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards

·         A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body

·         Opportunities for professional development, coaching and mentoring and succession planning

HOW TO APPLY AND KEY DATES

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the vacancy through the My New Term platform, accessible via the school website www.wvtc.org.uk/vacancies.

The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement.  Please contact Jo Wilson, at jo.wilson@wvtc.org.uk, if you would like to visit the school.

If you are unable to visit the school, you are welcome to arrange a phone call with the Headteacher for an informal conversation about the school and its ethos.

COMPLIANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

To apply, completed application forms should be submitted via the My New Term platform.

Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines .

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:

·            adult cautions (simple or conditional);

·            conditional cautions;

·            convictions in a Court of Law; and

This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

CHILDCARE (DISQUALIFCATION) (Applicable to Primary aged Schools)

In accordance with the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009 the Governors are required to obtain an additional staff disqualification declaration for employees within settings providing care for early years childcare (this covers the age range from birth until 1^st September following a child’s fifth birthday i.e. up to and including reception age) or later years childcare (this covers children above reception age but who have not attained the age of 8) in nursery, primary or secondary school educational settings, or if when directly concerned with the management of such childcare related establishments. This declaration is to confirm that you are not disqualified ‘by association’ to anyone currently residing within your household who is disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK.  If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this.  (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  CLPT 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 will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The academy values diversity and inclusion welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.  Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.