SEND Teacher (permanent)

Are you passionate about teaching in a Special Needs setting? Looking to make a real difference, help contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment, and support our ambitious vision? Then why not join Co-op Academy Delius, our high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2 - 11 years with a range of complex education and medical needs and assist us to secure an exceptional quality of education for our pupils.

In the role of SEN Teacher, you will join our ambitious and successful teaching team and provide the highest quality of education, environment and experience of the exceptional pupils at our Academy. You will have a passion for primary SEND and a desire to ensure that all pupils receive the best possible education. You will contribute to the development and success of the pathway you work in and lead a designated curriculum subject area, where appropriate. You will monitor and assess pupil progress to improve their quality of learning and personal growth. As one of our SEN Teachers you will be committed to meeting the needs of the whole child by undertaking all of the professional duties within your role.

Following a positive Ofsted inspection in September 2023, in which we were rated "Good" it is an exciting time to join our school during our expansion programme whilst we continue on our journey to become an outstanding school where children and young people can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Candidates invited to our recruitment day will be expected to complete several tasks; be observed in the classroom and be interviewed, in order to recruit a SEN Teacher of the highest professional calibre.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who:

1. Is a qualified teacher with a track record of success in terms of behaviour management and academic achievement
2. Has a real understanding of excellent teaching practice
3. Loves their job, taking a pride in everything that they do
4. Works well in a team, enjoying learning and collaborating with others to promote excellence throughout the whole school as well as in their own classroom
5. Is motivated to do their very best
6. Has excellent organisational skills & enjoys a challenge
7. Uses their strengths to enhance the teaching and learning of children
8. Is able to maintain good relationships with parents and multi-agency networks
9. Has a good sense of humour and boundless energy
10. Is committed to ensuring that excellence, inclusion and challenge are at the heart of everything we do.
11. Is willing to play a full part in the life of the school

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking staff team that is committed to improving the lives of its pupils.

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Delius we strive to provide a personalised, ambitious and challenging curriculum with the highest of expectations where pupils are given a voice and are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in their education. Our curriculum is planned to promote pupils acquiring skills and knowledge which they are able to retain and recall, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and access society. Our academy community is passionate and creates innovative learning opportunities in exceptional learning environments whilst promoting holistic as well as academic development.

Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Great Horton, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 214 students and 133 staff. Candidates must be willing and able to work at either of our sites and will have an initial induction period.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

1. Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.
2. Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.
3. Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all have equal chances to succeed.
4. Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.
5. Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.
6. Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Our employee benefits package includes:

1. Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust.
2. Co-op Academies Trust & Academy Reward & Recognition Scheme.
3. Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership with well-being high on the Agenda.
4. Free breakfast each Wednesday to connect and chat with leadership and colleagues across Delius.
5. A welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional / continuing professional development.
6. Opportunity to continue to enhance your continual professional development (CPD) and opportunity to join Delius CPD reward & incentive scheme.
7. You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
8. Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
9. Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
10. Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
11. Co-op Funeralcare benefit
12. Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More! 

VISIT DAY :    Visits to Co-op Academy Delius are warmly welcomed, should you wish to visit our Academy please email: [email removed] and we will arrange a visit that works for you.

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

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