About Us
Furze Down is an outstanding special school based across two sites in Winslow and Buckingham.  We provide education for 220 pupils aged 4–19 with communication and interaction differences. We are incredibly proud of our nurturing, inclusive environment, where our multi-disciplinary teams place pupils and families at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is “to promote our inclusive philosophy, so all thrive and flourish.”  We value personal responsibility and respect, fostering an ethos where every individual’s views, beliefs and differences are recognised and celebrated. 

We are looking to appoint a creative teacher to join our highly successful school and become a key member of our team.  We are committed to ensuring that our curriculum meets all of our students’ needs, now and into the future.  We prepare them for independent or semi-independent living, further education and work through teaching a wide curriculum including core subjects, life-skills and creative arts. 

Due to the nature of the pupils’ Special Educational Needs, this role would suit a primary practitioner with an interest in working with older pupils.

Why Join Furze Down?

• A warm, inclusive and highly supportive school community.
• The opportunity to work alongside inspiring children and young people and make a meaningful difference.
• A strong, multidisciplinary team working collaboratively in the best interests of pupils and their families.
• Access to extensive, personalised professional development for all staff.
• Opportunities to develop skills, gain qualifications and explore clear career pathways.
• A positive culture that values wellbeing, mutual respect and professional trust
• Our work is underpinned by our values:

- Respect for Self
- Respect for Others
- Respect for Learning
- Respect for the Environment
- Respect for Actions

Furze Down School provides a supportive and aspirational environment for children with complex Special Educational Needs (4-19). The school was recognised as being ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2006, 2009, 2014, 2018 and 2024 and we are looking for an inspirational teacher, able to build on this achievement.

The successful candidate will:

·         Be competent in all elements of the relevant Teachers’ Standards; an outstanding practitioner

·         Show evidence that their contribution to their current place of work has impacted significantly on pupil outcomes across a range of subjects and abilities

·         Have a strong working knowledge of the primary curriculum and how it can be modified to meet the needs of SEN pupils within the Communication and Interaction Strand

·         Show evidence of effective team-building and collaboration resulting in genuine impact on standards

·         Be able to build positive relationships with parents and carers so that they can support their children’s progress

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks and meet all safer recruitment requirements.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the school.

We reserve the right to close this position earlier should sufficient applications be received before the advertised closing date. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.  

For further information about our school visit www.furzedown.bucks.sch.uk

Informal visits to the school are welcome.

Arrangements can be made through the school office. Tel 01296 711380