Curriculum Managers

Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road
West Denton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 2LW

Permanent and Maternity Cover/ Fixed Termopportunitiesavailable. Fixed term until January 2028 or subject to the return of the post holder.

Thomas Bewick School, part of Prosper Learning Trust, is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for Curriculum Managers to join their senior management team.

• A good working knowledge and understanding of pupils with additional needs
• A proven track record as an excellent classroom practitioner who acts as a mentor/ coach for other teachers and staff
• A strong understanding and knowledge of appropriate curriculum for pupils with additional needs

• Coordinate teaching and support staff to deliver the curriculum and meet the needs of all pupils
• Manage, motivate and lead a group of staff
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the effective elements of the curriculum, pedagogy and assessment that lead to strong outcomes

Thomas Bewick School is a specialist school for up to 392 children with autism aged 3-19 based in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The school opened in September 1999 and joined Prosper Learning Trust in April 2019 with the aim of becoming a recognised centre of excellence both locally and nationally. The school is based over four sites: two main sites in West Denton and two smaller satellite sites in Denton Burn and Kenton.

A broad and balanced curriculum with personalised pathways and specialised teaching inspires pupils to learning success, supported by high quality pastoral care. The school’s main priority is to address the autism-specific barriers to learning so that pupils are able to take advantage of a range of learning opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity. Thomas Bewick School is a well-established and highly regarded provision and plays a leading role in the SEND service for Newcastle and neighbouring communities. It has grown rapidly in recent years to help meet the escalating demand for specialist autism places. You can play a part in the school’s continuing development in the next exciting phase in its journey to excellence.

• Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)
• Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy offering education to permanently excluded pupils and pupils who are struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years)
• Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (3-19 years)
• Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (5-16 years)
• Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism (11-16 years)

The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Thomas Bewick School but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
• An exciting and diverse learning environment where hard work and achievement are appreciated, acknowledged and celebrated
• Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer…