SMART Multi Academy Trust

ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision) Leader

Kenton Bar Primary School

Permanent Full Time from 1st September 2023

Salary: £28,000 - £43,685 with an SEN allowance of £2,384 per annum

This school has Academy status and is part of the SMART Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

The school is seeking to appoint an ARP Leader who will be accountable for the educational progress of learners with Communication and Interaction difficulties (Autism). At Kenton Bar Primary School, we believe that learning should be a rewarding, enjoyable and inclusive experience for everyone. To achieve this, we constantly strive to deliver teaching that is based on a creative and inspiring curriculum. We do this in an environment where children are valued, successes celebrated and all are empowered to take responsibility and aspire to be the very best they can be.

If you provide high quality teaching and have a natural enthusiasm for improving the life chances of children with Special Educational Needs, this could be the job for you.

The successful applicant will be a teacher who:

· Has experience of teaching in a special need provision/in a mainstream setting with provision for SEN children

· Has a thorough understanding of the needs of pupils with a diagnosis of Autism.

· Has experience of working with SEND agencies and partners, developing EHC plans and liaising with parents

· Is committed to undertaking further CPD and specialist training for children with SEN

· Has a good, up to date working knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning and can adapt teaching to provide inspirational, contemporary and relevant learning experiences

· Makes learning real, in order to unlock pupil engagement, stimulate curiosity, provide deeper thinking and a passion for learning

· Is fully committed to achievement, enjoyment and inclusion

A Visit to the school would be welcomed w/b Monday 17th April. Please contact the main office to arrange a suitable day and time.

Closing date: Friday 28th April

Shortlisting: Thursday 4th May

Interview process: w/b 15th May

The Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.

As this post involves working with children and dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.

An application pack can be obtained by emailing the Office Administrator: Sharon.murdoch@smartacademies.net

Completed application Form, Safer Recruitment Form and Privacy Notice Declaration should be returned to: Sharon.murdoch@smartacademies.net

SMART Multi Academy Trust Together We’re Better Kingston Park Primary School Vision “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Values Our values are to nurture and support children to achieve their full potential and prepare them for the future. Each child is at the centre of all that we do. We are passionately committed to developing well-rounded, independent, happy children who think big and progress to the next chapter of their lives with the highest of aspirations and a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences to achieve success.

Phase Leader post for Lower Key Stage 2

Kingston Park Primary School

Permanent Full Time from 6th September 2023

Salary: £28,000 - £43,685 with a TLR1 allowance of £8,291 per annum

This school has Academy status and is part of the SMART Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Kingston Park Primary School is currently being expanded to three-form entry. This is an exciting prospect and will provide the successful candidate with a wealth of opportunities to shape the school vision and direction for the future, with a particular emphasis on further developing our digital strategy and integrated technology.

The School is seeking to recruit a TLR1 Phase Leader, who will be accountable for educational progress of learners within a designated phase.

The successful applicant will have:

 Experience as a member of a leadership team in a school covering the primary age range.

 Experience of leading a curriculum subject with excellent, up to date knowledge and understanding.

 A thorough understanding of the needs of pupils from EYFS to Key Stage 2. A good, up to date working knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning. Safer Recruitment Process:

 Completed application forms to be sent to the School Business Manager by the closing date of midday on Monday 17th April 2023

 Final shortlisting 28th April

 For shortlisted candidates, an opportunity to visit the school on Thursday 4th May (4pm- 5pm), or Friday 5th May (9.30am – 10.30am). Please indicate your date of preference when submitting your application.

 Lesson Observations for shortlisted candidates to be held at Kingston Park Primary School 15th/16th/17th May (tbc)

 Interviews and a 10 minute presentation to be held at Kingston Park Primary School week commencing May 22nd (dates and times tbc).

The presentation will require you to: Share your vision of Edtech in the 21st Century The Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. As this post involves working with children and dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise. An application pack can be obtained by emailing the School Business Manager rebecca.magee@smartacademies.net Completed application Form, Safer Recruitment Form and Privacy Notice Declaration should be returned to : The School Business Manager: Rebecca.magee@smartacademies.net

SMART Multi Academy Trust

Wyndham Primary School

Permanent

Facilities Manager

Scale N5 (£24,948 - £26,845 per annum)

Full time 1.0 FTE, All-Year

Start Date: 24 April 2023 or later

Wyndham Primary School is seeking to recruit a Facilities Manager to join our fervent and committed team. This school has Academy status and is one of eight schools within the Smart Multi-Academy Trust, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning; the employer will be the Trust.

Wyndham Primary School is a vibrant, warm and welcoming place. The successful candidate will join a dedicated, hardworking premises team who are committed to raising standards throughout the school whilst maintaining an attractive, safe, and purposeful learning environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated Facilities Manager to join us on our journey.

Candidates must demonstrate a record of accomplishment of high quality workmanship and building project management. They should be an enthusiastic, hardworking professional who is committed to raising standards and who will be able to contribute to the future success of the school and the wider Trust. Applications are invited from both experienced facilities maintenance professionals and others from different specialties that can take on the role with gusto. This is a highly valued and position central to the school, so it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the key skills outlined in the person specification.

The working pattern for this post is Mon – Fri: 7am - 3:30pm (with Friday early finish at 3pm), each day includes a 1 hour lunch break. On occasion, a split shift working pattern may be required to facilitate school lettings or to cover a staff absence.

The Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. As this post involves working with children and dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise. Any offer of employment will be conditional to all relevant checks.

Informal discussions and school visits are most welcome - to arrange a telephone conversation or a visit, please contact School Business Manager Ms. Casey Pearcy at the email address below.

To learn more about the school and to access a link to the application pack, please visit our website at www.wyndham.smartacademies.net. To apply, you must submit a covering letter, the completed application form, and the Safer Recruitment form by email to Ms. Pearcy at recruitment.wps@smartacademies.net. Please note we cannot accept postal applications.

Closing Date: Mon 17 April 2023, noon 12pm

Shortlisting Date: Mon 17 April 2023

Interviews: Thurs 20 April 2023

THIS IS A CATEGORY ‘E’ POST

Information is located at the Nigel Wright website at the link below:

Health & Safety and Estates Manager | North East England (nigelwright.com)

The Board of Trustees of Smart Multi Academy Trust is seeking to develop working relationships with the Northern Guild by offering placement opportunities for counselling and psychotherapy students. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a multi-agency-faceted role where students will be welcome to develop their skills across a number of disciplines across the eight schools in the Trust.
 

Overall purpose of the role: To provide emotional and therapeutic support to children aged 4-11 within the school based counselling service, whilst working within the BACP/UKCP ethical framework for counselling professionals (or other relevant Professional body) to improve and maintain the mental health and well-being of children.
 

Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to work within the developing guidelines of the SMART Multi Academy Trust:

• To provide one to one counselling or therapeutic work within the SMART school counselling service for children aged 4–11 years old in an allocated school.  The number of allocated sessions will depend on relevant experience and the availability of the student.
• To provide a counselling needs assessment with parents/carers for children accessing counselling.
• Manage their own caseload diary, ensuring accurate record keeping and working in-line with the Trust’s safeguarding policy and procedure.

• Create and maintain excellent working relationships with parents and school staff. Liaise with the appropriate professionals in relation to the child.

• Provide information and case material to contribute to the annual evaluation report.  

• The Volunteer School Counsellor/Psychotherapist (VSC/P) will be required to work in-line with SMART’s confidentiality and information sharing policy.
• To work alongside and be supported by pastoral leads within school settings to work with identified children, including, where appropriate, liaising with external agencies.
   

Clinical Supervision: Successful VSC/Ps will be responsible for their own clinical supervision arrangements that comply with their course requirements.  Within school, they will report to the school SENDCo who will provide line management supervision and ongoing support.  The Trust is dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of our children. As a result, the Trust will contribute to the costs of clinical supervision and we would be happy to discuss this with successful candidates.
 

Closing date for applications: Applications are welcome over the course of the year and informal interviews with prospective candidates will be held at a mutually convenient time.
 

Applying

If you decide to apply for this post, please complete the Smart Multi Academy Trust application form and all supporting documentation.

Smart Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Please note that in all cases, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
 

Please send all completed applications and supporting documentation to enquiries@smartacadmies.net for the attention of Jenny Spoors, Administration and Finance Support Officer.

The Board of Trustees of Smart Multi Academy Trust is seeking to develop working relationships with the Northern Guild by offering placement opportunities for counselling and psychotherapy trainees.  This is an excellent opportunity to work in a multi-agency-faceted role where trainees will be welcome to develop their skills across a number of disciplines within the eight schools in the Trust.

Overall purpose of the role: To provide emotional and therapeutic support to parents and staff within the school based counselling service, whilst working within the BACP/UKCP ethical framework for counselling professionals (or other relevant Professional body) to improve and maintain the mental health and well-being of adult stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities:  The successful candidate will be required to work within the developing guidelines of the SMART Multi Academy Trust:

• To provide one to one counselling or therapeutic work within the SMART school counselling service for parents and staff in an allocated school.  The number of allocated sessions will depend on relevant experience, service requirements and the availability of the student.
• Manage their own caseload diary, working in-line with the Trust’s safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Create and maintain excellent working relationships with parents and school staff. Liaise with the appropriate professionals in relation to the adult.

• The Volunteer School Counsellor/Psychotherapist (VSC/P) will be required to work in-line with SMART’s confidentiality and information sharing policy.
• To work alongside and be supported by pastoral leads within school settings to work with identified families, including, where appropriate, liaising with external agencies.

Clinical Supervision: Successful VSC/Ps will be responsible for their own clinical supervision arrangements that comply with their course requirements.  Within school, they will report to the school SENDCo who will provide line management supervision and ongoing support.  The Trust is dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of our families and staff, as a result, the Trust will contribute to the costs of clinical supervision and we would be happy to discuss this with successful candidates.

Closing date for applications: Applications are welcome over the course of the year and informal interviews with prospective candidates will be held at a mutually convenient time.

Applying

If you decide to apply for this post, please complete the Smart Multi Academy Trust application form and all supporting documentation.

Smart Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Please note that in all cases, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Please send all completed applications and supporting documentation to enquiries@smartacadmies.net for the attention of Jenny Spoors, Administration and Finance Support Officer.