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THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSITION FOR THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY
Location: Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Maternity Cover
Salary: TLR2a - £3,651
Make sure every child in care is seen, supported and expected to succeed.
We are seeking a skilled teacher and values-led leader who believes that a child's circumstances should never limit their ambition. The Designated Teacher will bring people together around each child, strengthening teaching, monitoring progress and turning plans into effective support. This role calls for professional curiosity, confident advocacy and the ability to work candidly and constructively with pupils, colleagues, carers and partner agencies. In return, it offers the opportunity to shape provision that matters, helping children in care develop the confidence, independence and foundations they need for their next steps.
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- Lead and quality assure teaching, learning and wider provision for children in care, sharing effective practice and addressing areas for improvement.
- Use academic, progress and behavioural information to identify needs, shape support and raise expectations.
- Coordinate timely Personal Education Plan meetings, monitor agreed actions and prepare reports for children in care reviews.
- Liaise effectively with pupils, carers, virtual schools, partner settings and external agencies to provide coordinated support and smooth transitions.
- Lead and manage the children in care support staff and oversee the appropriate use and tracking of Pupil Premium Plus funding.
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If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Vicki Walpole, Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, at: vwalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk
All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
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The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.
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