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CHILDRENS & JOINT COMMISSIONING SERVICES

EDUCATION

SENIOR SPECIALIST TEACHER (Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce)                 REF: 108053  

Soulbury Scale 9-12 Band £51,425 - £55,484 pa

1 year Fixed Term (Secondment will be considered)

37 hpw

 

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

This is an exciting opportunity for a successful school leader to become part of our Alternative Provision transformation. 

As a lead Local Authority in the DFE SEND and AP Change programme, we have the chance to advance educational support on offer for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties through a 3 Tier model. An opportunity has arisen for a newly created position of Senior Specialist Teacher (Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce) in the Hartlepool Borough Council Education Service. Initially the post will be based on a one year Fixed term Contract, or a secondment will be considered, with the possibility of extending. 

As a Senior Specialist Teacher you will provide the operational leadership to a brand new Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce (APST) working across Tier 1 and Tier 2. 

Tier 1- Targetedsupport in mainstream schools (AP specialist early interventions and support to help at-risk pupils stay in mainstream school). 

Tier 2- Time-limited placements (Short-term placements in AP schools to assess and address pupil’s needs, with the expectation of return to their mainstream school). 

Tier 3- Transitional placements (Placements in AP schools for pupils who need support to move on to a new mainstream school or sustained post-16 destination) 

The APST is a model based on early identification of need, providing intervention and support at the right place, at the right time and AP being used as a mechanism of intervention rather than a destination. 

Tier 1 and Tier 2 will provide a support model for children in mainstream schools from Reception – Year 11. 

The post holder will have recent and current experience of leading provision for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. They will have the ability to deliver training, provide advice and guidance and coach colleagues whilst managing the caseload of children and tracking impact. They will work with a wide range of stakeholders in order to promote and support the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children.

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated effective leadership in a school and has high aspirations and a passion for promoting the educational attainment of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.

The successful post holder will have experience of supporting vulnerable children in educational settings and will be able to demonstrate the impact of their leadership on improved educational outcomes.

The post holder will have an understanding of a wide range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties and will use their initiative and imagination to unblock significant barriers to the educational success for children and young people. 

The successful candidate will line manage members of the APST team.

The post holder will be passionate about improving life chances for all young people and committed to supporting the needs of the Hartlepool child. 

For further information please contact Fiona Stobbs, Senior Advisor Inclusive Learning & SEND on 01429 523901 or Emma Rutherford, Executive Headteacher for Vulnerable Pupils on 01429 284370 

PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered.  Please ensure that you check your junk mail.

Closing date: 10^th May 2024 at midnight 

Interviews: Week beginning 21^st May 2024

 

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: