Vacancies
Beechcliffe School is a specialist provision operating over two sites. The Keighley site offers special education for students with generic needs and Thackley site is a specialist SEMH provision.
All our pupils have a statement of special educational need or a EHCP plan.
We welcome applications from people who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and have high expectations of pupils and the progress they can make.
Youth Engagement Mentor
@ Beechcliffe School, Thackley Site, Ellar Carr Road, Bradford BD10 0TD
Start Date: As Soon as Possible
Permanent: 35 hours per week, term-time only plus 5 days
(Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm with ½ hour lunch break)
Pay Scale: Band 7, SCP 11 to 17
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a Youth Engagement Mentor for our Thackley site.
Exciting opportunities exist in the creation of our new tailor made programmes team for talented and enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of young people.
You will be determined to help young people re-engage with education and the community and overcome their disadvantage and history of non-engagement. We welcome applications from backgrounds in youth work, education, health, social care or sports. The role will be about engaging with young people on your caseload and supporting them in engaging with life, ultimately to return to education and progressing with life enjoying success and happiness.
Job Information
The successful candidate’s will join a highly experienced team and will receive support and training whilst working with us.
Candidates will need the use of a vehicle and have a full driving licence and hold business insurance. Evidence of all driving documentation will be required.
The successful candidate must be fluent in English – The Immigration Act 2016 has introduced a new requirement for public authorities from October 2016 to ensure that workers in customer facing roles speak fluent English. This is a statutory requirement. You should be able to demonstrate fluency of the English Language at an Intermediate Threshold Level.
The successful candidate must be fluent in English – The Immigration Act 2016 has introduced a new requirement for public authorities from October 2016 to ensure that workers in customer facing roles speak fluent English. This is a statutory requirement.
Beechcliffe School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, appropriate references, and 3-month probationary period.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
CV or incomplete applications will not be accepted
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Debbie Slinger on 01535 603041, Option 2
Please visit the school website https://www.beechcliffeschool.org/our-school/vacancies for an application form and send your completed application form to Debbie Slinger @ thackleyrecruitment@beechcliffeschool.org
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th September 2022 @ 12 Noon
Interviews: Interviews to be held w/c Monday 19th September 2022 – date and time to be confirmed via email to shortlisted candidates
Classroom Teacher (SEMH),
@ Beechcliffe School, Thackley Site, Ellar Carr Road, Bradford BD10 0TD
Permanent Post from ASAP from September 2022
Qualified Teacher Pay Scale / Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale (plus, SEN Allowance)
Are you ambitious, forward thinking, resilient and driven by a desire to enable all children to succeed?
We are seeking to employ an individual experienced in supporting students (11-19) who find it difficult to meet the expectations of mainstream education and can work as part of a committed team delivering an engaging curriculum with a child centered and inclusive approach.
The post is based at the Beechcliffe Thackley site, which is specialist provision catering for young people with Education Health Care Plans and have social emotional and mental health (SEMH) as their primary need.
Teachers have a dedicated class group and teach a range of subjects similar to the primary classroom model. We welcome applications from either primary, secondary or specialist trained individuals.
In order to be considered for this role, you must have the relevant qualifications and experience. Highly skilled classroom teachers play an important role in developing the skills our pupils will need to enjoy success and happiness in life. This is a crucial appointment for the school. The right candidate must also have a strong presence as well as excellent behaviour management. You will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with your students, which will lead to an improvement in behaviour and attainment. You must be committed to student progress and be able to inspire those individuals.
The successful candidate will have a passion for collaboration and a commitment to ensuring each student reaches his or her potential. The post is suitable for an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher who will be able to demonstrate a proven record in delivering outstanding outcomes for students. Whilst this ultimately is a qualified teacher post we would also welcome applications from individuals with coaching and instructor skills and we would continue to support them in their development.
Beechcliffe School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Beechcliffe School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, appropriate references, and 3-month probationary period.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting David Prosho on 01535 603041 (Option 2)
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
CV or incomplete applications will not be accepted
Please visit the school website https://www.beechcliffeschool.org/our-school/vacancies for an application form and send your completed application form to Debbie Slinger @ thackleyrecruitment@beechcliffeschool.org
Closing date: Wednesday 14th September 2022, 12 Noon
Interviews: To be held w/c Monday 19th September 2022 (times and date to be confirmed via email to shortlisted candidates
Level 2, Special Needs Teaching Assistant
@ Beechcliffe School, Thackley Site, Ellar Carr Road, Bradford BD10 0TD
Start Date: As Soon as Possible
Permanent: 31 hours per week, term-time only plus 5 days
(Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8.40am to 3.10pm / Tuesday 8.40am to 4.10pm)
Pay Scale: Band 4 or Band 5 depending on experience
Job Summary:
Can you support our learners to ‘Accept the Challenge’?
Can you ensure they are ‘Determined to Succeed’?
Can you help our learners to ‘Change Their Future’?
We welcome applications from positive and confident individuals who can
- Develop happy, aspirational learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and the community and take pride in themselves and what they are capable of achieving.
- Ensure all learners feel safe and valued
- Provide opportunities for outstanding achievement, both academic and in their personal development.
- Support pupils to better understand their feelings and increase their resilience and self esteem
The Governing Body of Beechcliffe School are looking to appoint a number of enthusiastic and hardworking Special Needs Teaching Assistants to support our KS3 and KS4 learners. Successful candidates will be based on the Thackley site but will be contracted to work across both sites.
Beechcliffe School, Thackley is a long-term specialist provision for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Job Information:
At Beechcliffe Thackley, team work is the cornerstone of our approach to supporting pupils develop the attitudes, behaviours and values they need to deal with their present and future challenges and become healthy, happy, successful individuals.
Beechcliffe Thackley staff;
- know and understand that as role models their own conduct demonstrates the behaviour, attitudes and values that they want to see.
- uphold and are accountable to the teachers professional standards.
- promote and demonstrate respect for colleagues and pupils.
- are invested in the pupils best interests and support each other to understand and meet pupils needs
- bring resilience, positivity, passion and confidence to the important role they play as part of the Beechcliffe Thackley staff team.
You will have relevant experience in working with students with social emotional and mental health needs or have a recognised qualification.
Essential qualities for all applicants include:
- Secure and thorough knowledge and understanding of behaviour strategies;
- The ability to be understanding, calm and supportive;
- Effective communication skills;
- High expectations of behaviour and achievement;
- Energy, patience, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour.
In return, we can offer you:
- A strong, dedicated team who work exceptionally well together;
- Varied, challenging and highly rewarding work;
- A commitment to your professional development;
- Excellent facilities and resources;
- Strong and effective multi-agency approaches;
- A well informed and supportive Governing Body who reflect the enthusiasm of the school.
Beechcliffe School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, appropriate references, and 3-month probationary period.
The successful candidate must be fluent in English – The Immigration Act 2016 has introduced a new requirement for public authorities from October 2016 to ensure that workers in customer facing roles speak fluent English. This is a statutory requirement.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting David Prosho on 01535 603041 (Option 2)
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
CV’s or incomplete applications will not be accepted
Please visit the school website https://www.beechcliffeschool.org/our-school/vacancies for an application form and send your completed application form to Debbie Slinger @ thackleyrecruitment@beechcliffeschool.org
Closing date: Wednesday 14th September 2022, 12 Noon
Interviews: To be held w/c Monday 19th September 2022 (time and date to be confirmed via email to shortlisted candidates