We are looking for an experienced inspiring, outstanding and enthusiastic teacher (SEND experience preferable but not essential) to work at our school for a fixed term period of maternity cover.

About us:

Our school caters for children from 3 to 16 with complex physical, medical and sensory needs.  We have an evolving school population of 100+ pupils with ever more complex needs. Our special school is in purpose built accommodation, has an outstanding reputation for the personal development or our pupils and holds inclusion at its heart. We were rated Good (Ofsted November 2021).  

There are over one hundred multi-disciplinary staff on site, working to meet our children's educational, health, physical and emotional development. 

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, one of the largest academy trusts in the country.  The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the Trust.

About the role:

Ideally you will have experience of working with children in a similar role, although training will be given. We offer excellent support to our staff ensuring that all get the additional support and training they need and opportunities to build upon their experience. 

The role will include (but is not limited to): 

• Pastoral responsibility for a class group 
• Leading a small team of support staff with a class 
• Collaboration with multi-agency staff 
• Providing personalised learning to suit our wide variety of learners 
• Leading a curriculum area across the school 
  

In return we would offer you:

• Benefits that come from being part of a large academy trust such as a wide range of professional development opportunities.
• Access to Trust wide employee benefit scheme 
• Free onsite parking 
• Supportive working environment within an academy focused on the wellbeing of staff

Are you committed, enthusiastic, with good communication and teamwork skills? Do you have experience of working with young people with special needs? Do you have the aspiration and desire to make a difference? 

Then we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school prior to application are encouraged. Please contact either of the Co-Principals, (helen.dickenson@thomaswolseyoa.co.uk or emily.webster@thomaswolseyoa.co.uk) if you should wish to discuss this position in more detail.  

The closing date is Thursday 12th December,  early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974