Vacancies

SENCO

Airedale Infants and Juniors are part of Northern Ambition Academies Trust, which comprises of four schools across the primary and secondary phases. We’re situated in the former industrial heartland of Yorkshire, close to the junction of the M62 and A1 and its transport links. Our ethos is children first and we’re here to transform the lives of children, many from hugely disadvantaged backgrounds. Working in our schools can be very challenging, but hugely rewarding.
Northern Ambition Academies Trust is currently in a period of transition with the Trust planning to join Castleford Academy Trust during the academic year 2024/25.
We wish to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring candidate to effectively manage and lead the SEND provision across both schools. The successful candidate will have strategic responsibility for SEND who is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students. We are looking to appoint someone with experience of working with students with a range of additional needs and a knowledge of the SEND agenda.
You will hold the National professional SENCO qualification or be prepared to study for the qualification on appointment with completion within 3 years. You will be able to effectively lead and manage the team of Education Support Assistants and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants, as well as working closely with parent/carers and professionals. You will need to be empathetic with outstanding people skills, highly motivated and an inspiring leader to take on this important role.
The successful candidate will have the ability to relate well to children and adults, have the ability to deal with conflicting demands, be hard working, resilient and be able to work flexibly. You will also be a talented individual who will foster a supportive learning environment for our students. This role will include classroom responsibility and a teaching timetable for Key Stage 2.
Our wellbeing programme includes a range of benefits including:
• The opportunity to work collaboratively within a vibrant, supportive family of schools.
• Organised CPD and the development of all staff.
• Our commitment to staff wellbeing (as shown by our Wellbeing Awards for Schools and school-based Staff Wellbeing Ambassadors who are all trained Mental Health First Aiders).
• Wellbeing provision – EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) through School Wellbeing offering over 21 services
• Annual appraisals.
• National College membership.
• The Key membership.
• Recognition including Random Acts of Kindness and Staff Awards.
• Our Northern Lights Trust Recognition scheme.
• Discounted Microsoft products.
• Annual flu jabs.
• Pension Scheme, excellent employer/employee contributory scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the Trust HR Department by email HR@northernambition.org.uk
For further details, including the recruitment pack and Trust brochure, visit www.northernambition.co.uk

Teacher Key Stage 2

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspiring, experienced teacher who will work with us to nurture the aspiration and dreams of our children. You will need a passion for teaching, ambition and compassion. If you have the talent to deliver a range of engaging and creative lessons that bring out the absolute best in every pupil, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

We value high quality teaching which makes learning enjoyable and fun. We are looking for someone who has the ability to deliver this so that every child achieves their potential and develops a love of learning.
If you have answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you.

In our latest Ofsted, April 2023, the school was rated Good “Leaders’ high expectations of pupils’ learning are paying off. Pupils take great pride in their work. They behave well in lessons. Leaders have successfully redesigned an ambitious curriculum. They prioritised certain curriculum subjects to make this task manageable, taking account of teachers’ workload”.

We are situated in the former industrial heartland of Yorkshire, close to the junction of the M62 and A1 and its transport links. The Trust currently comprises four schools across the primary and secondary phases. Northern Ambition Academies Trust is currently in a period of transition with the Trust planning to join Castleford Academy Trust during the academic year 2024/25. This is an exciting time to be joining our school on our journey of further growth and development within a supportive ethos.

 
Our wellbeing programme includes a range of benefits including:
• The opportunity to work collaboratively within a vibrant, supportive family of schools.
• Organised CPD and the development of all staff.
• Our commitment to staff wellbeing (as shown by our Wellbeing Awards for Schools and school-based Staff Wellbeing Ambassadors who are all trained Mental Health First Aiders).
• Wellbeing provision – EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) through School Wellbeing offering over 21 services
• Annual appraisals.
• National College membership.
• The Key membership.
• Recognition including Random Acts of Kindness and Staff Awards.
• Our Northern Lights Trust Recognition scheme.
• Discounted Microsoft products.
• Annual flu jabs.
• Pension Scheme, excellent employer/employee contributory scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

Talk to our staff or pupils and you’ll find out how proud we are of our school, its’ supportive atmosphere and strong team ethos.
If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the Trust HR Department by email HR@northernambition.org.uk or by telephone on 01977 664555.
For further details, including the recruitment pack and Trust brochure, visit www.northernambition.co.uk