ACE Schools

Camborne

Lead teacher

Dear prospective candidate,

Thank you for taking the time to look at our advert for the lead teacher at our WRAP (wrap around

education and support) base in Camborne. Due to our current base leader leaving as a result of

promotion this exciting and unique opportunity has become available to join our team.

As lead teacher at Camborne you will oversee and shape the lives and education of primary and

secondary children who receive a bespoke education provision and bespoke curriculum all of whom

have one to one teaching assistant support and education health care plan.

You will be responsible for ensuring each young person’s educational needs are met and that they

are provided with as many enriching curriculum and extra-curricular experiences as those young

people who are in traditional education settings.

As well as overseeing each young person’s education provision and curriculum you will be pivotal in

the high quality delivery program for each child by providing taught sessions to each individual on the

base.

Our core curriculum focuses on maths, English, science and PSHE and we welcome applications

from staff who specialise in these areas. Other areas of the curriculum are often delivered

thematically and through practical learning out in the local community.

We are keen to meet candidates from special and mainstream settings who want to take on the

challenge of supporting young people whose needs can only be met by the exceptional staff at ACE.

You will be at the forefront of making life changing differences to a group of young people who

deserve the same high level of education as their peers.

If you believe that you can lead a team of people that will shape the lives of the young people we

serve in Camborne areas we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to talk about the position further please call the number below and I would be

happy to speak to each perspective candidate personally.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Matt Bindon

Head Teacher

ACE Schools

01752 396100 (Plymouth base)

ACE Schools

Who we are;

ACE schools is an alternative provision based across Cornwall, Plymouth and Devon. We support

up to 500 pupils each year ranging from Year 1 to Year 11. Pupils that we work with often have

complex needs and as a result of this don’t currently attend mainstream or special schools settings.

Our aspiration for all pupils is that we can support them to return to a specialist or mainstream

settings and our focus is providing our young people with the skills necessary to make this transition

successful.

The school is based on 13 sites across the three localities and these sites are divided into three

primary areas of need. These include bases to support young peoples health and welfare and this can

include mental and physical illness that prevents them from attending school, reintegration and

intervention bases to support young people with challenging behaviour and social emotional needs

back into school; WRAP bases where we provide one to one support for pupils with Education,

health and care plans.

We currently employ over 200 members of staff across the school in a range of positions. At

present in the school we have 23 different roles and responsibilities across the team ranging from

welfare, curriculum and professional development leads.

In February 2019 Ofsted inspected the whole school rated us as a ‘good school’ and we are

incredibly proud of the report. Below are some of the highlights.

Working for us;

At Ace there are a number of benefits for all employees that work with us.

1. Health shield

Health shield provide our employees with a range of benefits including paid for Physiotherapy

sessions and counselling sessions, member discounts, great deals and cashback on shopping, travel,

and restaurants and free eye tests.

2. IT equipment

Every teacher that joins ACE will be provided a work laptop and work phone as part of their

package on joining the school.

3. Well-being activities

Once each term staff are given opportunities to take part in well-being activities ranging from group

sporting, cultural or social activities, through themed activities such as creative afternoons to

individual activities such as beauty therapy and massage.

4. Training and induction

All members of staff have CPD sessions that take place on a Friday afternoon that are finished by

3:30 meaning that none of our training take place after the school day. When you join ACE you will

be given an initial 3 day induction to our school and provided with MAPA (physical intervention

training) as part of this induction. This induction will continue with a comprehensive package which

may include first aid certificates, activity leadership as well as a thorough explanation in our systems,

trauma informed practice and an in depth safeguarding training.

5. Staff supervision

As a school we purchase the support of psychologist so that all members of staff can receive support

from trained professional when staff need support for issues inside and outside of school.

About Camborne

Our WRAP base is situated in an area just outside of Camborne called Pool. The base is

part of the Cornwall college site that allows us ample parking and a range of outdoor spaces

and use of facilities. Having a base located with many amazing natural opportunities on its

door step gives our pupils a real opportunity to have a diverse and wide ranging curriculum

based around the local area.

The base is 5 minutes from Tehidy Country park and 15 minutes from the closest beach.

Below are the maps of the base location and where it is situated on the Cornwall College

campus.

Base Lead Camborne

Key Stage 2, 3 and 4

MPR 1-6 £24,372 to £35,617 to UPR 1-3 £38,022 - £40,886

TLR 3C £1671 + SEN allowance £2229

Teaching Commitment 70%

Closing Date: 12pm 17th March 2020

Shortlisting: Friday 20th March 2020

Interview Date: Thursday 26th March 2020

ACE Schools AP Academy (part of ACE Schools Multi Academy Trust) operates from twelve sites

around Devon & Cornwall and provides education for pupils whilst they are unable to access

mainstream or special education. This can be at one of our specialist sites, at NHS sites or in their

own home or the community.

We are looking for an experienced teacher who is ready for an exciting opportunity to lead a

provision. You will take responsibility for the day to day leadership and management of our WRAP

provision for pupils in and around the Camborne area. The site supports between 12-14 young people

and around 15-18 staff support the young people on this base.

You will ensure that all pupils receive an outstanding education. This will entail leading the staff team

of learning mentors, teachers and support staff. As Base Lead you will be responsible for the

performance management of staff, developing teaching and learning in the base and working in

collaboration the Head of Provision for Cornwall, Senior Leadership Team and other Leaders,

contributing to the ongoing CPD of all staff, liaising with other agencies, parents and stakeholders to

ensure that safeguarding and outcomes for pupils are outstanding

You will ensure that deadlines are met and resources are managed efficiently and together with the

pastoral lead oversee Child Protection.

An important aspect is to assist the SENCo in assessing pupils’ needs and ensuring provision packages

meet them, with regular reviews.

Accountable to the SLT and the Head of Provision for Cornwall you will support the school in

providing vision, leadership and direction for the provision ensuring it is managed to meet and surpass

ACE’s aims and targets.

If you have an interest in working within alternative education, have a desire to help

make a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable pupils in the Plymouth, and

become part of arguably the most morally driven group of staff in the country, then

we would like to hear from you.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact

Recruitment Manager Katherine Wildman on 01752 396118 or

email recruitment@aceschools.net

TLR Title Base Lead Camborne

Reporting To Head of Provision Cornwall and SLT

TLR Description

TLR Responsibilities

In addition to the duties of a teacher, the Base lead has the following responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning and curriculum:

Lead and manage the base to achieve the highest possible outcomes for young people who

are not thriving in mainstream settings/ have been excluded from previous placements

Efficiently manage arrangements and communications for all external exams ensuring correct

procedures are followed and we are fully compliant with JCQ regulations in the provision.

Ensure provision/LOTC opportunities are appropriate to the needs of young people on base

Deliver, plan, monitor and assess curriculum and manage a team of teacher/pastoral support

staff to help delivery and embed culture of close collaboration and teamwork across the

base

To ensure that all pupils are taught a range of subjects as identified by the changing needs of

the pupil cohort throughout the academic year to ensure the effective delivery of an

appropriate and targeted curriculum with a focus on core subjects.

Keep up-to-date with research and developments in pedagogy and the subject areas

Staff:

Responsibility for the day-to-day line management/deployment of rota of staff team including

regularly monitoring evaluating their performance.

Develop staff skills around working with complex and challenging pupil behaviour and support

colleagues to develop and implement young people’s individual learning plans, incorporating

target setting and ensure pupils progress at expected rates and achieve relevant qualifications

according to their level each term

Ensure a comprehensive structure/routines and for regular team meetings, day-to-day

briefing and line management, supervision, performance management and development for

all staff, including awareness of training needs.

Oversee recruitment of supply staff and contribute to recruitment of contract staff across

To manage a staff team including teachers, mentors, admin support staff and pastoral

leaders, effectively and successfully motivate the team to provide outstanding teaching and

learning.

Ensure that new members of staff are inducted according to the requirements of their role

including all relevant training and information about systems, policies, procedures and

responsibilities.

Ensuring that staff are properly appraised (within the timescales given) through the agreed

performance management systems and that appropriate training is provided to meet

identified needs. This includes the accurate, and continuous evaluation of staff performance,

and when (if) necessary, following the capability procedure.

Ensure efficient deployment of staff to maintain good health and safety and wellbeing for all

staff and pupils at the base.

Pupils:

Assist with referrals/induction/links with parents/carers/liaison with school and assessing

suitability

Manage behaviour, follow school policy on exclusions/behaviour, ethos and attendance, and

the implementation of relevant good practice.

Model positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect which allows

students to feel safe and secure and promotes their self-esteem and maintains/establishes

good order and discipline among the pupils to safeguard the health and safety of all.

Communicate and consult with the parents/carers of pupils, other schools and agencies

Leadership:

Ensuring that the core values, vision and ethos of the school are fully expressed by the

provision.

Responsible for policies and procedures which support educational achievement for pupils,

Support the base pastoral lead, ensuring that safeguarding procedures are robust and that

good attendance is promoted

Liaise with multi agencies work collaboratively/attend meetings in schools/with social care

where appropriate

Have an active role and participate in the selection and recruitment of staff (from TP) as

required and to coordinate and oversee all matters relating to the induction of new staff.

Contribute to the professional development of teacher and support staff, including the

induction and assessment of new/temporary staff.

Create a welcoming, safe, calm and attractive environment at the base

Regularly report to HR - matters of staff discipline, capability and sickness procedures

Assist with referrals/induction/links with parents/carers/liaison with school and assessing

suitability

Ensure staff keep an accurate register of students for each lesson. Take appropriate action

on unexplained absences or patterns of absence in accordance with the School’s policy.

To meet deadlines as required, completing reports, keeping records and using data

accurately and ensure that staff meet requirements for assessment, recording and reporting

of pupils attainment and progress

Be a role model to staff and pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct.

Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff

across the school and wider MAT

TLR Accountabilities

The standards (this includes the attainment outcomes, and progress outcomes) reached by

all students throughout each Key Stage.

The standard/quality of teaching and learning throughout the base.

Ensuring that specific targets are set by staff that are challenging and appropriate to pupils’

needs.

The effective and appropriate use of resources

Analyse and use the full range of evidence, including performance data and external

evaluations to support, monitor, evaluate and improve aspects of the base including

challenging poor performance

Have understanding of and assist with implementation of a balanced budget ensuring financial

accountability and process is followed

Ensuring that both internal procedures and JCQ regulations are followed for all external

exams.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

A job description can never be fully descriptive and exhaustive of unforeseen changes or

circumstances. It is expected that staff will, within reason, respond to unforeseen circumstances and

emergencies as they arise, commensurate with their qualifications, experience and the situation. The

job description and allocation of responsibility may be amended from time to time.

Experience

Essential

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Operational experience of working with young people with additional needs in special settings

or mainstream

High expectations for accountability and consistency

Recent experience of monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning,

including its outcomes in terms of progress and achievement and personal development and

wellbeing.

Experience in the thorough and efficient induction of new staff to provide excellent education,

safeguarding and staff retention.

Able to motivate staff and hold them to account

Experience of managing a staff team and delegation of roles, responsibilities and management

tasks as appropriate and monitoring their implementation

Experience of working with parents/carers and other agencies

Demonstrated commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils on site

Ability to model effective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries,

sanctions, praise and rewards.

Have good communication, planning and organisational skills.

Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement.

Ability to work under pressure, handle a variety of situations and people and self-manage time.

Understanding of outstanding practice in teaching across the curriculum and key stages

The ability to lead and work as part of a team with an understanding of the impact of change

and different leadership styles on individuals and organisations

Demonstrated the ability to work strategically and successfully at a middle leadership level

Ability to articulate a sound educational philosophy consistent with the school aims

Experience of managing budgets.

Desirable

National Post Graduate SENCo qualification or currently working towards this

accreditation.

Leading teams to support SEND and vulnerable cohorts with thorough implementation of

the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and part 3 of the Children and Families Act

Knowledge of and experience in using emotional and behavioural concepts, anger

management, emotional literacy, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed

Practice.

Middle or senior leadership training e.g NPQML/SL

Personal Qualities

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Uncompromising personal and professional integrity, including modelling values and vision

Think analytically and creatively and demonstrate initiative in solving problems

Demonstrate resilience and optimism

Excellent interpersonal skills

A sense of humour

Must be a good role model for students and staff

Must be adaptable and willing to accept guidance and support

Be aware of own strengths and areas for development and listen to, reflect constructively and

act upon, as appropriate, feedback from others

Enthusiasm for learning

Empathy with young people