Ethos Leader - Grace Academy Coventry (Maternity Cover)

Location

Wigston, Leicestershire | United Kingdom

Job description

Please note this is a Maternity Cover Contract

The role of the Ethos Leader is to work with school staff to impact the culture and curriculum of the school through the development of a bespoke Ethos Programme. The Ethos Leader drivesthe work of the Ethos Team in their partner school to embed a whole school approach that includes curriculum contributions, delivery of lessons, drop-down days, intervention groups, enrichment activities, workshops, assemblies & special events. This makes a long term difference for students and their families. 

Our Vision for Transformation

At the heart of all we do is a passion to help transform students’ lives, helping develop the whole person and equipping them reach their full potential.

We exist to transform young people’s lives through holistic education. Through our Christian ethos we are committed to working with schools from the inside out to support the aspirational, relational, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Our approach to education focusses on developing the whole person, enhancing student wellbeing, and improving OFSTED outcomes to help transform school communities.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead and embed an onsite Ethos Team comprising of a Youth worker and Family Support Worker.
• To work with key staff to develop and deliver a calendared Ethos Programme which includes drop down days, lessons, intervention groups, enrichment activities, workshops, assemblies, tutor time & support for key Christian festivals. 
• To ensure the Ethos Programme integrates with school priorities and makes a positive contribution to OFSTED outcomes linking with Personal Development, Behaviour & Attitudes, SMSC, British Values, RE, PSHE, RSE/HE, Citizenship, Safeguarding, Health & Wellbeing and Cultural Capital.
• To work with pastoral teams and relevant curriculum leads to meet the pastoral and holistic needs of students.
• To foster links with key local Church and Community Partners.
• To work as an integrated part of the wider Ethos Team collaborating across different schools to share best practice.
• To engage with a Central team of specialists, relevant external organisations and school partners including facilitating links with the local community where
  appropriate.
• To provide pastoral care, appropriate to the needs of students.
• Tracking, recording & measuring of impact.
• To carry out general administrative tasks as required including managing budgets. 

For further information including Experience & Personal Competencies Required please see the Job Description on our website: www.grace-foundation.org.uk/jobs

We have a clear expectation that employed staff will have a familiarity with, and an ability to perform in accordance with, the mission, vision, and values of Grace Foundation’s charitable objective. In line with these charitable objectives, and in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is therefore a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this post holder is a practicing Christian.

To apply for this post please complete the application form on our website

www.grace-foundation.org.uk/jobs& send with a covering letter to [email protected]

Deadline for Applications is Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Interview Date is Wednesday 17th April 2024

Start Date – May 2024

Location - Grace Academy Coventry

Enquiries will be taken via contacting [email protected]

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Salary

£31k per annum