Lead Teacher Resource Base – Speech and Language

The Lead Teacher Resource Base role is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team and contribute to the continued success of Pimlico Primary Academy. “In this role, you will play an essential part in leading, implementing and establishing the resource base ethos, provision, curriculum and policy to ensure that all children are supported in their academic development and personal growth.”

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Evaluate the quality of resource base provision and outcomes through robust self-assessment, evaluation and monitoring and use the findings to develop capacity for sustainable improvement
• Effectively communicate the ambition for pupils with SLCN or those within the remit of the resource base to support and promote the school’s values and vision
• Lead on strategy and policy to ensure teaching staff are trained in delivering high quality outcomes for all pupils with SLCN or those within the remit of the resource base
• Lead and manage the team of teachers, support staff and additional adults who work delivering Inclusive provision across the pupil cohort
• Manage funding and resources effectively, to ensure the school in achieving best value
• Appraise and manage staff performance, ensuring CPD is appropriate and effective, to ensure that all staff are meeting or exceeding appropriate standards
• Contribute to whole school improvement plans and effectively plan, feeding into self-evaluation as needed
• Lead and contribute to CPD and staff development for teaching staff, inclusion staff and other stakeholders
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives which may affect the school’s policy and practice, and share key elements with appropriate staff including SLT as necessary
• Work strategically with the wider leadership team, keeping them informed of progress and any areas of concern in the resource base
• Work productively and efficiently as the key point of contact with external agencies, including the Local Authority, keeping up to date with the local offer and securing relevant services for pupils
• Work with the Principal and governors to ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangements
• Ensure policy is reviewed, up to date and reflective of practice, ethos and meets statutory requirements
• Ensure the school’s website and sharing of information is up to date and meets statutory requirements

THE BENEFITS:

Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Mintago – employee benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a Virtual GP
• Eye Care Voucher scheme.
• Partnership with YellowNest -Salary sacrifice childcare.

For further information regarding our staff benefits, please visit our website.

Safeguarding Information

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and individuals that work with our young people to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

Future Academies is passionate about diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from applicants with skills and experiences to fulfil the requirements of the job description and whose values and qualities reflect those in the person specification. We encourage applications from applicants regardless of any protected characteristic.