Academic Coach of English

Term Time Only - Fixed term until August 2023

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

We are looking for an Academic Coach of English Language and Literature.

You will be responsible for providing one-to-one and small group guidance and personalized instruction and teaching to students of all year groups, helping them improve their language skills and reach their full potential.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English education and a passion for helping students succeed. You should have a proven track record of success in working with students to improve their writing, reading, and language skills.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience

• Excellent career development opportunities

• Exceptional CPD provision

• a supportive working environment and team ethos

• friendly, enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work collaboratively with academic staff to increase student attendance and attainment.

• Work one-to-one or with small groups within the English department.

• Work with teachers to support individual students to agree targets and action plans to improve the rate of progress being made in students’ learning in English and Literacy.

• Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.