Background:

Strive for Education was founded in 2020 by Andy and Sonja, originally set up as an Alternative Provision and subsequently registered as an Independent Specialist School. In our Ofsted inspection we were graded ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes, see: Strive’s Ofsted Inspection Report

Strive for Education (Strive) provides education for those who do not attend mainstream school on a full-time basis or who have a specialist provision named in their EHCP. Strive is looking to expand staff capacity by employing an additional member of student support. Strive seeks applications from applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this exciting role.

Strive is looking to expand staff capacity by employing a teacher of GCSE maths to support our existing Functional Skills maths programme. Strive seeks applications from applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this exciting and unique role.

The school operates from a number of sites throughout Harrogate, this includes North Park Road in Harrogate town centre, which was the original hub. This maths position will be mostly based at this North Park Road site.

In 2024 Strive opened the Construction Centre in Pannal to offer practical, vocational qualifications alongside core academic and personal development courses. In 2025 Stive is looking to open an additional site north of Harrogate, this site will have a focus on outdoor education, natural environment studies, small animals, bushcraft, horticulture, gardening, landscaping and life skills. This site is pending planning approval for conversion back to education and will also be subject to DfE approval for an expansion of on-roll numbers.

We are looking for someone who is committed to enhancing student learning experiences by having an inspiring passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives. This can be a challenging but rewarding environment, working with young people who may struggle to regulate their emotions at times. Students will at times present challenging behaviour and staff must have the confidence, skills, and emotional resilience to deal with this. Staff are fully supported during the day with small class sizes, in classroom Support staff and additional Pastoral support timetabled to provide additional support.

Hours:

Full-time = Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm

Part-time = TBC

Student Needs:

All students will have some form of SEND needs. Most will either be categorised as Social Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Most need extra support to access their work and help and guidance to manage emotions is often needed. Some students experience difficulties that regularly interfere with their social and learning development and have been directed to access specialist provision to receive this support. Students work in groups of 6 maximum with 2 adults.

Purpose of the post:

Most students are working at Functional Skills level. Some students, however, are working beyond functional skills and will be studying at GCSE level. Your role would be to design, deliver and evaluate a GCSE maths programme for these students. Class sizes will be no more than 6 students, and you will always be supported by at least 1 other staff member. You would be working alongside our Functional Skills maths teacher. The applicant will be working in collaboration with support staff who will always be present, this role may take the applicant across our different sites depending upon the needs of our cohorts. The applicant will take responsibility for the development of schemes of work, assessment, and lesson planning. The applicant must have the specialist knowledge to assist and support other members of supporting staff in addition to ensuring all students can reach their potential.

The GCSE maths programme is unlikely to take up a full-time timetable for the applicant. There are two options available:
1: Part-time hours - you would work 3-days (tbc) delivering GCSE maths across our different sites.
2: Full-time hours - you would be employed for 5-days, however, when not delivering GCSE maths you will be supporting or leading (depending on experience) other curriculum areas such as cookery, sports, English, outdoor ed, woodwork, preparing for independent living, PSHE, science or any other subject.

Benefits of Working at Strive:

-Small class sizes, allowing you to build meaningful and effective relationships with young people and make a real difference.

-The opportunity to deliver an individualised curriculum for all students to give them the best chance to learn.

-You will enjoy high levels of autonomy within a progressive and collaborative culture.

-You will have the opportunity to be creative and contribute to the broader curriculum, including individual and flexible learning.

-We aspire to provide every young person with the best possible experience and skills. We provide every learner with the resources they need to progress and overcome their barriers to learning.

-Staff wellbeing is a priority at Strive

-Staff will leave no later than 4pm each day

Support for Students:
-Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.

-Attend to students’ personal needs including social, health, physical, first aid and welfare matters

-Supervise and support students ensuring their safety and access to learning.

-Use specialist knowledge and experience to support students to learn in line with their individual learning plans or targets.

-Provide feedback to students in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour and attendance.

-Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

-Develop 1:1 mentoring relationships with students and provide appropriate support at times of crisis.

Support for Teachers/Support Staff:

-Work with other teachers/support staff to establish a purposeful orderly and productive learning environment.

-Work with other teachers/support staff in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson plans and resources as appropriate.

-Monitor, evaluate and evidence students’ progress and provide accurate information and analysis when required.

-Promote and maintain health and safety through the pro-active management of student behaviour dealing promptly with incidents and issues in line with school policies.

-Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, exchanging information sensitively and effectively in a range of matters including progress, behaviour and attendance.

-Liaise with other professionals and services as appropriate.

-Provide general administrative support and assist with the development of a range of plans and monitoring systems

Other:

-Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of Strive.

-Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other professionals to support the progress of students.

-Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

-Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

-Attend and participate in relevant meetings and training as required.

-Assist with the supervision of students on off-site activities.

-Supervise students at lunch and break times.

-Be responsible for maintaining and updating records, information and data in line with policies.

-Strive utilises Arbor MIS and CPOMS for safeguarding

Responsible to: Headteacher

Knowledge, experience and skills:

E = Essentia

lD = Desirable

ExperienceRelevent experience in a school or similar setting E

Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and/or ASD and SEMH difficulties. E

Experience of effectively and positively managing small groups and leading learning with groups of students and 1:1, using appropriate strategies to enable them to settle to learn. E

Experience of using restorative practices. D

KnowledgeUnderstanding of students’ needs to support them effectively by personalised and differentiated learning and appropriate interventions. E

Knowledge of issues and needs that affect behaviour and strategies to support. E

Knowledge of the range of ways that students learn and how to motivate them. E

Full understanding of the range of multi-agency support required and available to students. E

Full working knowledge of relevant safeguarding, equality and health and safety policies, codes of practice and legislation. E

SkillsAbility to relate well to students and adults and to build positive relationships. E

Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding roles and responsibilities and your own position within these. E

Ability to develop personalised strategies to support reluctant learners to engage and achieve learning goals/objectives. E

Ability to respond calmly and use initiative, responding effectively to unexpected or unplanned situations or reactions throughout the day. E

Ability to use a range of strategies to support positive behaviour and self-regulation. E

Ability to use correct English in spoken and written communication. E

Ability in the use of IT and other equipment to support learning. E

Efficiency with the administration and maintenance of student records. E

Ability / willingness to drive a 9-seater minibus (25+ with 2 years experience of driving) D

Qualifications

GCSE English/Maths/ grade A to C or equivalent. E

Specific training in interventions ASD/SEN/SEMH. D

Commitment to all CPD offered. E

Expectations:

All staff members are expected to adhere to and promote professional standards including Strive’s code of conduct and values.

General:

The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties, commensurate within the grade, at the discretion of the Senior Leadership Team and develop and promote high standards of professional conduct throughout the school.

You will be expected to carry out your duties in line with policies, procedures and relevant legislation. You will be made aware of these in your appointment letter, statement of particulars, induction, ongoing performance management and development through school communications.

You will be required to work at any premises which Strive has or subsequently acquires or at which it may, from time to time, provide services.

There may be a requirement to transport students from time to time, subject to appropriate risk assessments being in place.

You will be expected to attend and participate in a wide variety of meetings as well as training and development activities to support Strive and your own professional development.

All staff, regardless of their position, are expected to undertake TeamTeach training and work within “good practice” guidelines using a range of positive handling strategies, gradual and graded, involved in holding, guiding and escorting safely, from least intrusive to more restrictive holds.

As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you will be required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. It isn’t just about the very old and the very young, it is about everyone who may be vulnerable.

The post holder must be willing to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Responsible to: Headteacher

References:

For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years. We will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Disclosure:

Data Protection:

Strive for Education Ltd is a “data controller”. This means we are required under data protection legislation to notify you of how we will, collect process and store your personal data during the application and recruitment process. Please review our ‘Privacy Notice for Prospective Employees’.

Applicants are asked to submit their completed application forms along with a covering letter detailing why you would like a position at Strive. Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss interview details.

If you have any questions that you’d like to ask us in advance of applying please do not hesitate to contact us, email info@striveforeducation.co.uk

Application form available on the link below:

https://striveforeducation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Strive-for-Education-Application-form-Maths-NPR.docx

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/04/2025
Reference ID: FSMAR25
Expected start date: 01/09/2025