About the team we are recruiting to

The Keys are mainstream provisions for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils who are at risk of exclusion and are struggling to meet the behavioural expectations of their school. Short term, intensive support in a small group is provided to improve resiliency and skills and enable successful integration back into mainstream school. The provision is for 26 weeks with an integration plan to support return to their mainstream school.

We offer a broad and balanced creative curriculum which is differentiated in order to ensure that the children experience successful outcomes.

Our aim is for children to successfully return back to their mainstream school following a personalised re-integration programme planned by Key and school staff, parents and pupils.

You will work as part of a service within the social, emotional, mental health and learning team (SEMH & Learning), part of Coventry's highly respected SEND Support Service.

What is the job role?

This is a full time term time only post with UPS, SEN 1 or 2 depending on experience plus a TLR 2a.

You will be in charge of a Key Stage provision for children who need support to maintain their placement in their mainstream school. You will lead the provison and it's staff on a day to day basis under the management of the Provisons Manager. 

You will be class teacher and lead on developing the curriculum and reintegration plans for pupils. You will have excellent communication skills and work with others as a team around the child, seeking positive outcomes.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an excellent, dedicated and creative practitioner. You will be resilient and empathetic, have a consistent approach to pupil management as well as the insight to nurture the potential in pupils experiencing significant difficulties. You will have extensive experience of supporting children with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs in a primary school or a primary service setting. Leadership experience within a primary school setting is desirable. The ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents, carers and schools is essential.

We offer:

• A supportive network of colleagues.
• Good professional development opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a difference to children and families.
• The chance to have a key role in creatively shaping provision within an established and well respected setting.

Discussions are warmly welcomed. Please contact Jo Cave, Provision Manager (jo.cave@coventry.gov.uk ) to arrange.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

All attachments for the job can be found here

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!
There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.
We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.
As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.
Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

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