** Exciting Opportunity for Classroom Teacher in an Outstanding Special School**
Northgate School Academy Trust recognises that a highly effective, inclusive and cohesive staff
team results in great pupil outcomes. It also helps make the school a great
place to work in. If you have a positive attitude and a desire to continually
develop – look no further – this could be a great job for you.
Northgate School is a successful outstanding special school in Northampton, serving
children and young people aged between 11 and 18. All pupils have an Education,
Health and Care Plan. The school caters for a range of complex needs in
particular:
Whilst we recognise that our children and young people have special
educational needs we also work hard to recognise and celebrate and build upon their
strengths and encourage them to be 'their best self'.
We are currently seeking to recruit a classroom teacher to work at our Northgate site and we are looking for passionate and resilient individual who will work proactively and who are ambitious for our children and young people to be curious, kind and have a real sense of belonging within our school community. Someone who is an inspirational, hardworking and enthusiastic person to join our highly motivated 'outstanding' team.
In particular, we are looking for someone who:
In return,
we offer:
Benefits:
Sick Pay
Teacher Pension scheme available
Free on-site car parking
Regular training and development, team and wellbeing sessions
Employee Assistance Programme (Relate)
We do not
expect teachers to come to school knowing “everything there is to know” about
SEND, however previous experience would be an advantage.
What next? If you are
interested in the position, please do not hesitate to contact the Head of School, Mrs Francesca Shears via email: l.collins@northgateacademy.org.uk to find out more about this great
opportunity.
Northgate School Academy Trust is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection process reflects this commitment.
The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS
clearance, medical clearance and references that are satisfactory to the school.
Closing date for applications: Friday 03 January 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary range: TMS plus SEN allowance
Miss Lisa Collins
01604 714098
l.collins@northgate.northgateacademy.org.uk
Northgate School Academy Trust would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings: