Academic Support Lead

Our opportunity for you Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form & QEMS are popular oversubscribed academies in Tamworth. QEMS was judged as GOOD by Ofsted in September 2022. Tamworth Sixth Form was judged as GOOD with OUTSTANDING features in November 2024. Candidates will have the option to teach and or lead within Key Stage 5. You will be supported in your career through our extensive CPD programme including the opportunity to complete nationally recognised qualifications. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. The Academy is currently out for consultation to add staff children to the admissions criteria. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, tenacious and well-qualified teacher to join our Academy. Potential candidates are encouraged to come to visit our academy to see what we have to offer. Appointments can be made via the Principal’s PA (esmart@lfatsf.org.uk) Key information Hours : 40.75 per week Weeks :Term Time plus 5 Inset days Contract : Permanent Start Date: ASAP Salary : £30,000 Closing Date : Monday 27th April 2026 at 9.00am Job Purpose This role is key in supporting the inclusion, attendance, and academic progress of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). This includes the delivery of targeted interventions, coordination of curriculum access for students out of mainstream lessons, and fostering pupil engagement in both academic and personal development. The Academic Support Lead will also contribute to lesson delivery and provide cover where required, often working independently. A key aspect of the role is to support the successful reintegration of pupils into mainstream lessons, working to reduce gaps in learning and ensure continuity of progress, while promoting a positive and inclusive school experience. Person Specification A strong desire to work with young people supporting education outcomes Effective communication and interpersonal skills with adults and young people Able to work under pressure and use own initiative Competent in using ICT Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience QTS desired but not essential Committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people in line with the academy safeguarding policies and procedures Able to maintain accurate records, including individual education learning plans. Willing to work with colleagues in developing learning activities and tasks to meet the needs of individual students. Committed to the continuous development of self and others, by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills. Duties Support for pupils: Deliver structured, evidence-based interventi