Billing Brook School 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.

Billing Brook School is a large, successful special school in Northampton, serving children and young people aged between 4 and 18. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The school caters for a range of complex needs in particular:

·       Significant to severe cognition and learning difficulties

·       Speech, Language and Communication difficulties

Typically, pupils have a combination of special educational needs, the majority are autistic. Whilst we recognise that our children and young people have special educational needs, we also work hard to value,  celebrate and build upon their strengths.

We are currently seeking to recruit classroom teachers to work in either in our Primary or Secondary phases.

Our purpose is to provide relevant knowledge, skills and experiences to help pupils become:

·       Confident individuals able to effectively communicate

·       Healthy, resilient individuals ready to leave fulfilling lives

·       Independent young people whose life is filled with meaningful and purposeful activity.

We are looking for passionate and resilient individuals 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.

In particular, we are looking for someone who:

·       Wants to teach a purposeful, meaningful curriculum to help prepare pupils for adulthood

·       Can adapt and adjust their teaching to motivate and engage pupils by being creative and inspiring

·       Has a desire to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding relating to SEND

·       Has a positive attitude, is resilient and able to keep calm

In return, we offer:

·       A friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic team who work hard and support each other

·       Children and young people who are keen to learn

·       A school determined to support wellbeing and work-life balance

·       High quality continual professional development

 B    Benefits:      

·       Sick Pay

·       Teacher Pension scheme available

·       Free Car Parking

·       Regular training and development, team and wellbeing sessions

·       Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

·       Cycle to Work Scheme

We do not expect teachers to come to school knowing “everything there is to know” about SEND, however previous experience would be an advantage.  We recognise the importance of work-life balance and welcome part-time applications from teachers look to work a reduced working week (three or four full days).

What next? If you are interested in the position, please do not hesitate to contact Nikki Kennedy, Headteacher via email: head@bbrook.co.uk to find out more about this great opportunity.

Billing Brook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance, medical clearance and references that are satisfactory to the school.

Closing date for applications: Friday 17 January 2024

Interviews: To be confirmed

Start date: ASAP

Salary range: MPS plus SEN allowance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.