The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 6 secondary schools, 17 primary schools, 1 all-through school, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider. Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, North Warwickshire and Coventry.

Year 7 Transition Lead

Full Time, Permanent

Required as soon as possible

West Coventry Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 7 Transition Lead to play a key role in supporting students as they move from primary to secondary school. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality transition programme that strengthens literacy, numeracy, and nurture provision for our new Year 7 students, ensuring they are equipped for success from day one.

The successful candidate will support students with additional needs as they transition from Year 6 into Year 7. The role requires the postholder to support students both academically and pastorally. Experience of working in a primary setting would be an advantage.

The Transition lead will be responsible for:

Leading the planning and delivery of our Year 7 transition programme
Enhancing literacy and numeracy provision for identified students
Supporting the development of our nurture provision, promoting student wellbeing and inclusion
Working directly with students to remove barriers to learning
Liaising with primary schools, parents/carers, and external agencies
Supporting behaviour, attendance, and emotional development strategies

Salary:£26,409 – £32,654 per annum

Hours: 37 hrs per week, all year round

Location: The role will be based at West Coventry Academy, Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9PW

Start Date: As soon as possible

What you will need to succeed

To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools
To be committed to keeping our students safe
Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate
Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities through apprenticeships and other routes.
A competitive salary
An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What you need to do now

To apply, please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Mrs Sofia Hussain, Assistant Headteacher, on staffsmh@westcoventryacademy.org.

Closing date: Monday 2 June at 9.00am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note we do not accept CV’s, application will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

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