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Inclusion Advocate
GLC Academy: Tilbury Pioneer Academy
Salary: GLC Point 12 £24,173 - Point 16 £26,569 [Actual Pro Rata Salary £21,197 - £23,298
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term time plus 5 working days - Talk to us about flexible working
Closing Date: 16 December 2024 at Midday
Tilbury Pioneer Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
We are looking to appoint an Inclusion Advocate to work within our nurture provision to provide a safe and stimulating environment for some of our most vulnerable pupils. To help us achieve excellent, inclusive provision for children and families, to promote inclusive and personalised learning, to ensure high quality education and support for all pupils attending Tilbury Pioneer Academy.
You will need to have:
An ability to make positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
An understanding of a range of strategies to support positive behaviour management and conflict resolution
Experience of working in a primary school or other relevant context
A willingness to work in the school holidays
Experience of working with other agencies
Self-motivation, resilience and creativity
Initiative and a great sense of humour.
We can offer:
A highly committed, dedicated and hardworking team
A friendly, supportive environment
The opportunity to work collaboratively with a number of local schools as part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC)
Enthusiastic and motivated pupils.
Watch our video for an insight in to our academy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_d2VlNPbUE
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Perkbox and Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
Free Access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Jo.Allison@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete the online application form by visiting our website:https://glc.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-GLC-0106
The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.
In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:
- to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
- to verify employment history
Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.