Recruitment Information Pack

Nurture Lead

37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days Grade 10 £24,008 - £26,965 (actual salary)

Required 24th August 2020

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Content

Vision, Values and Ethos Page 3

Our offer to new staff joining the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust Page 4-6

and The Winstanley School

Preamble Page 7

The Application Process Page 8

Vacancy Advert Page 9

Letter from the Executive Head Teacher & CEO and Page 10

Head of School

Job Profile Page 11-13

Person Specification Page 14-15

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Vision, Values and Ethos

LiFE Multi Academy Trust Bringing Learning to LiFE

Vision: We have a compelling desire to provide high quality, personalised and rounded education for everyone,

right in the heart of our local community. We believe that that no school can be deemed successful unless all those

around it, are also successful, popular and flourishing. Hence, we believe that dynamic, mutually accountable

collaboration and challenge between local schools as members of the LiFE MAT is the cornerstone of our future

success.

Each school is seen as a leader of and vital to its local community; each school is regarded as fundamental to the

identity of its surrounding community.

Values:

● Ensuring that every student achieves positive, life changing outcomes

● Providing a whole education: academic excellence co-existing with an exceptional commitment to activity

beyond

● The relentless pursuit of excellence by; expecting this of every person, every day; recognising and celebrating

behaviours that lead to great progress and promoting and celebrating elite performance inside school and in

the wider world

● Valuing the diversity and qualities of our staff and students

● Ensuring that all students and staff feel known, appreciated and supported

● Committing whole-heartedly to collaboration within, between and beyond our academies.

The Winstanley School

Widening horizons and enabling excellence

Staff and Students have created the values that The Winstanley School stands for in promoting learning for life.

All members of the community SHINE. This means we believe in:

Supporting others

Hard work Independence

Never giving up Excellence

Everything we do is related to these values

We SHINE

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Our offer to new staff joining The LiFE Multi Academy

Trust and our schools

Professional Capital:

‘We believe in getting the right people, getting them to work together and getting them to stay’

Strategy Description

Putting your trust in our Trust

We believe in your development. Everything we do is about creating a team of committed professionals who share our ambition for young people. If you believe in this too, we are committed to providing an exciting, enjoyable and rewarding working environment.

Coaching Coaching is integral to our success. We support colleagues through coaching; enabling deep reflection, which has allowed us to build a bold, creative and aspirational culture, where collaboration with peers and new approaches to practice are encouraged.

Personal Improvement Plan

versus Performance Management

Instead of the usual performance management, we encourage our staff to identify aspirational targets through our ‘Personal Improvement Plan’ (PIP) process. With your coach, you will look to make significant progress in a critical area of your practice; we believe in valuing the process of improvement not pass or fail numerical targets.

Health and Wellbeing Strategies

Having happy and healthy staff is key to a successful organisation. The Trust is committed to:

● providing employees with a safe, healthy and supportive environment in which to work

● recognising that the health and wellbeing of our employees is important ● providing a supportive workplace culture where healthy lifestyle choices are

valued and encouraged We believe it is important that we are role models to our students of how to be a healthy adult. We actively promote the importance of a work life balance, offering support to staff on managing stress and workload, as well as a physical activity programme. Access to coaching, counselling and supervision is also available to all staff.

Presumed Professionalism

We have a ‘Presumed Professionalism’ ethos across the Trust. Our staff are professional educators and we recognise the need to support staff to enable a healthy work life balance to allow maximum impact whilst working with our young people and each other. We achieve this by allowing staff to sign out during their free periods, as long as professional duties are not affected. See our policy for further details.

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Our offer to new staff joining The LiFE Multi Academy

Trust and our schools (continued)

Development of Professional Capital

and Excellence

As a Trust we always look to invest in our staff and pride ourselves on our ‘home grown talent’. We pride ourselves on this and believe this has the biggest impact on how our staff understand their communities and make a difference to the lives of our young people. Quite simply, our aim is to employ people who match our ethos and values and enable them to truly collaborate with colleagues across the Trust so that they are satisfied professionally. We provide outstanding training pathways which draw on excellence both within and outside of our Trust to enable you to build your professional capital. Examples of the many opportunities we encourage staff to take up externally include:

● The National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) ● The National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) ● The National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) ● The Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP) ● Initial Teacher Training (ITT)

Pathways are available at apprenticeship level, NQT, aspiring middle leader, Lead Practitioner and aspiring senior leader level. Some of these courses are led by staff within the Trust and others are externally accredited. In addition, the Trust provides the opportunity of becoming an associate SLT member, enabling middle leaders to gain insight and experience of leadership at the highest level within a school. Support staff have their own Personal Improvement Plan that they use as a tool to create a bespoke professional development plan. All support staff also receive Coaching and training opportunities, in order to help them feel empowered and in charge of their own development. Across the Trust we pride ourselves on equal opportunities for all staff, irrespective of background, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.

Great access to progression and

leadership responsibility

Further evidence of our investment in ‘home grown talent’ is that 86% of our TLR holders have been internal appointments. We have clear professional progression pathways within the CPD offered throughout the year at all levels within the Trust.

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Our offer to new staff joining The LiFE Multi Academy

Trust and our schools (continued)

Collaboration across all schools

We are developing relationships across our Trust to enable collaboration to support learning and teaching outcomes. In addition, we are able to offer a joint CPD programme to draw upon expertise across the Trust. Staff work and meet regularly in teams across schools in the Trust and we hold an annual Strategic Planning Day, where each member of the Trust work together.

Sabbatical and flexible working

policies

We have developed a unique sabbatical policy to support staff to develop their interests. For some, this has been to develop professionally, whilst others have taken this time to experience travel with their family. See our policy for further details. Flexible working arrangements are also promoted across the Trust where possible, to enable our staff to manage their work life and family commitments.

Strong Induction Process

It is important to us that every member of staff has the right start to working in our Trust. The importance of a good induction is invaluable for new starters irrespective of previous experience. To support this we have a New Staff Induction Day before the start of term, which enables colleagues to get a real understanding of what the school is about and what it means to be part of the Trust. This day also prepares new staff for our training (conference) days at the beginning of the Autumn term. In addition to this ALL staff are invited to visit a series of lessons across the school year.

NQT Programme We offer newly qualified teachers a robust, supportive and bespoke training programme which will enable you to develop into an outstanding teacher.

Continued NQT and RQT support

Where possible we try to ensure that NQTs and second year teachers have reduced teaching loads to allow them more opportunities for CPD throughout the school week. This also allows for peer to peer observations and additional coaching to take place to develop their practice.

3D Networks 3D Networks are an opportunity for faculties to share good practice and new ideas with colleagues across the school, based on our unique 3D Learning and Teaching model.

Attendance of staff Our staff are committed to their roles and ensure that students are supported to maximise their outcomes. Levels of attendance are exceptionally high across all staff and well above national averages in the education sector and beyond.

We are always looking for highly quality teachers and support staff who buy into our values across the

LiFE Multi Academy Trust and our schools

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Preamble

As part of our strong inclusive culture which enables all of our students to SHINE brighter than they

thought they could, we have a dedicated nurture provision within the school. We have a small

proportion of students, across all years, who require greater than average levels of support to ensure

that they are successful in their learning at school. The Kick Start Academy is a small in house provision

for those students who are not fully ‘classroom ready’ across all key stages with a strong focus on year 7.

Many of the students who access Kick Start have SEMH needs which are met within this classroom

environment through inclusive teaching practices and go on to be both successful in their learning and

wider ambitions. The Kick Start Academy is based in a classroom within our ADT department. The

classroom is set up as a teaching classroom but does have added facilities including a seating area with

soft chairs, a fridge and sink. There is also a small area to make hot drinks and toast and the classroom

has access to its own garden and outdoor space.

We are looking to appoint a Nurture Leader to move this provision forwards from August 2020. The successful candidate will have autonomy, after training, to forensically personalise the curriculum for our nurture students. The successful candidate will be vital in liaising with teachers to find meaningful ways to allow nurture students to access the curriculum and will be vital in supporting these students with their academic journey. The Nurture Lead will have the skills to make this learning fun and rewarding, whilst developing self-esteem and confidence for students who are struggling with the demands of a full timetable. Over the last year, we have worked to develop a Winstanley nurture programme which meets the needs of our students both academically and targets and rewards the key successes of our nurture students. This programme is in its infancy and we aim to have it fully developed and executed by the Nurture Lead. As a key member of the Inclusion Team, the Nurture Lead will be a key figure within the school. Their credibility is a very important factor in the image of Winstanley with students, parents and the wider community. In addition, this post has its own specific responsibilities depending on the needs of the Inclusion Team. This role requires flexibility and good communication with all teaching staff to ensure that nurture students don’t fall behind their peers whilst developing the skills needed to spend increasing lengths of time in the classroom. The aim of this role is to equip all our students with the skills to access full time lessons. The Nurture Lead will meet regularly with the Assistant Head of School (Student Support) who is their coach and the SENDCO. The Nurture Lead will work closely with the Heads of Year, Additional Needs Manager, teachers and Heads of Department and will be a vital part of the safeguarding process through LABSS meetings. The Nurture Lead will inevitably work closely with disaffected and/or troubled young people. The role will involve being able to meet the needs of those who find education a challenge whilst ensuring that they make the best progress possible. This progress won’t always be academic and there will be a focus on social skills, attendance, behaviour for learning and skills for life. A few parents can also be hard to reach.

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Preamble (cont’d)

It is not always easy to be proactive, yet it is essential to stand back and take a strategic view of the role. This may include liaising with staff to modify the curriculum where necessary and developing or sustaining initiatives to improve the quality of education at Winstanley for all our students. This post is a challenging, though an enormously rewarding one and provides an excellent platform for further career progression. It demands a high level of commitment, energy and resilience. Very good interpersonal skills are required with the ability to command respect and build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and partners in both education and other sectors. A calm, measured response is needed, as is the ability to work under pressure. Demands on time are considerable and there is a need to prioritise. The Nurture Lead can expect to be busy before school, at break, lunchtime and in the critical time at the end of the school day when contact is often made with parents.

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The Application Process

Completed applications should be returned to shambleton@winstanleyschool.org.uk or by post to Mr D Bennett The Winstanley School Kingsway North Leicester LE3 3BD A phone call, followed by an email will be sent to shortlisted candidates to confirm details of the interview process. Queries If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact Miss S Hambleton on 0116 2898 688 Thank you

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Advert

Nurture Lead

37 hours per week term time plus 5 training days (85.94 % contract)

Grade 10 Actual salary: £24,008 - £26,965 (pro-rata of £27,936 - £31,377)

The Winstanley School is an 11-16 school situated in the heart of the vibrant and engaged Braunstone

Town community. The school is part of the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust of which Bosworth Academy is the

lead institution.

The Winstanley School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Nurture Lead to work with

our students. The successful candidate will have a real passion for supporting learning, improving

behaviour and the ability to promote the school’s vision to ‘Shine brighter than you thought you could’.

This role offers candidates an exciting opportunity to contribute to the School’s relentless drive for

excellence across the school. Whilst the role is based at The Winstanley School, we encourage the

opportunity to develop professionally within different contexts and situations, working in partnership

with Bosworth Academy and other partner schools across the Trust.

GCSE ‘C’ or above in Maths & English (or equivalent) are essential.

Please contact the school office on: 0116 289 8688, via e-mail: shambleton@winstanleyschool.org.uk

or visit: www.winstanleyschool.org.uk for further details and application form.

The closing date for completed applications is 9am Wednesday 10th June 2020

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

The Winstanley School Kingsway North, Leicester, LE3 3BD

Tel 0116 2898 688, email shambleton@winstanleyschool.org.uk Executive Head Teacher: Chris Parkinson

Head of School: Dave Bennett

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June 2020

Dear Applicant, Nurture Lead Thank you for your interest in the above post. We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic lead for our nurture programme to work with

some of our most challenging and vulnerable students. The successful candidate will have a real passion

for working with young people and a desire to support them to raise their aspirations, to improve their

behaviour and so their performance. They will also have the ability to promote the school’s vision,

inspiring colleagues to develop professionally, enhancing the teaching practice of staff at The Winstanley

School.

If you are interested in applying for our post, please complete the following: ● Application form (this can be downloaded from our website) ● Letter (of no more than two sides of A4), outlining your relevant experience outlining your

experience and how your appointment might contribute to the future life chances of our students.

The Job Profile and Personnel Specification are included in this pack, indicating the specific skills and qualities we are interested in, and where we expect to make judgements of these in the selection process. Your application should be sent to Miss S Hambleton at the school, by 9am Wednesday 10th June I look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely

Chris Parkinson Dave Bennett Executive Head Teacher Head of School

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Job Profile

JOB TITLE: Nurture Lead

Responsible to: Assistant Head of School (Student Support) and SENDCO

Objective: 1. To raise student aspirations. 2. To promote inclusive practice to improve academic performance of young people through

raising their self-esteem and confidence to ensure they are productive and well-rounded citizens 3. To develop strong partnerships, especially between parents and the school. 4. To ensure the well-being of students and meet their individual needs

Principal Responsibilities:

● To promote the ethos and values of the school. ● To celebrate and publicise student successes. ● To support in the running and establishment of a school nurture group, run on the traditional

Boxall Profile model using SDQ and SIP tools.

● To plan and facilitate specific well-being interventions, e.g. drawing and talking, Lego therapy

and anger or anxiety management.

● To lead and maintain positive and enjoyable break times for students including organising and

participating in physical games and activities alongside others.

● To be a positive role model for students and colleagues.

● To monitor and improve student behaviour and behaviour for learning. ● To ensure the consistent use of the school behaviour policy including enforcing the correct

wearing of the school uniform. ● To ensure that record keeping is of a standard that will stand up to challenges, including possible

legal procedures e.g. contributing to SEND support plans and EHCP applications. ● To ensure that staff are briefed about issues and concerns to do with individual students as

appropriate and that vulnerable students are inclusively supported. ● To develop a range of opportunities for nurture students to develop a sense of belonging to the

school, to demonstrate personal and social responsibility and promote emotional well-being. ● To establish effective relationships with and gain the support of parents. ● To promote the school, enhancing our reputation with existing and prospective parents and the

wider community. ● To carry out any reasonable request from your coach, Assistant Head of School (Student

Support), SENDCO or the Head of School to undertake work of a similar level but not specified elsewhere.

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Job Profile (Continued)

Key Tasks: ● To support students ‘social and emotional development and promote independence in a safe,

secure, challenging and nurturing environment; employing strategies to recognise and reward

achievement

● To work with other staff to implement school curriculums for students

● To encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others

● To observe, record and support the social and emotional development of students to identify

individual needs and difficulties and to feed back to students in relation to their progress and

achievement to promote the inclusion of all students within the school so that they are able to

participate in all aspects of school life

● To monitor and evaluate student’s responses to activities especially in well-being

● To celebrate and publicise successes, for example, by rewards schemes, items in the newsletters, by presenting certificates, writing notes home etc.

● To take a strong stance, in line with the whole school ethos, against oppressive behaviours and to use SHINE strategies to reduce these for example anti-bullying projects.

● To work with Student Support and other agencies to meet the welfare needs of students in the nurture group.

● To contribute to the work of the Inclusion Team, for example, attending LABSS meetings. ● To consult, liaise and share information with members of SLT, SEND, Middle Leaders, teachers,

and others as appropriate. ● To organise and lead activities for the nurture group, for example, team-building days, charity

and end of term events, enrichment day.

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Personnel Specification

This is a post for someone who has vision and the energy to pursue that vision with well thought out

strategies. He or she must be excited by the challenge and be keen to try new ideas. Above all, he or she

will be determined to improve the life-chances of young people, especially those with disadvantage.

We are seeking an individual who is an excellent communicator. She or he will be able to build good relationships, motivate students and staff and achieve high standards of work and conduct. A sensitive approach to those students with additional needs is important to us as is proper attention to differentiation. The person appointed will be a team player but ready to lead a team by example and influence and able to insist when necessary. She or he will be positive, optimistic and supportive but not afraid to be appropriately challenging. A creative and problem-solving approach and the ability to make decisions must be backed up by good communication skills and strong organisation and time management. A high level of credibility with students, parents, staff and other partners is essential. Resilience and the ability to manage stressful situations are vital as is a record of very good health and attendance. A smart professional appearance is particularly important for this post.

Essential

Desirable

1. Qualifications English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent.

A levels/Degree

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Experience Substantial experience of working in or around a comprehensive secondary school.

Experience of working in nurture/with students SEMH/SEND Experience of carrying out Monitoring and Evaluation, for example, data analysis.

3. Professional attributes High expectations of self and others. A positive problem solving approach; a critical thinker. Personal impact and presence; adaptability; energy; perseverance; self-confidence; enthusiasm; intellectual ability; reliability and integrity; commitment. Strong administrative/ organisational skills. Commitment to team work. Effective user of ICT, personally and with learners. Active keen interest in whole school issues; appreciates the bigger picture. Willingness to engage in professional development activity; takes responsibility for own professional development. Can successfully manage personal stress.

Able to use SIMS.

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Personnel Specification (continued)

Smart professional appearance and dress.

4. Relationships Able to build positive relationships with and inspire confidence in young people, colleagues, parents and other partners. Able to get the best out of people. Assertive as opposed to confrontational and able to de-escalate conflict. Able to raise issues, tackle problems and hold others accountable. Able to manage difficult people.

5. Communication Good oral and written communication skills. Keep excellent records. Liaise effectively and keeps colleagues and coaching/line-managers well informed.

6. School Ethos Positively promotes the school, and its values; is an excellent role model. Contributes fully to the wider life of a school; willing to organise and lead special events, trips and visits.

Has organised special events, led trips and visits.

7. Child Safe-guarding. High standards of personal behaviour. Satisfies all appropriate checks, e.g. enhanced DBS.