About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a class teacher (maternity cover) who is committed to providing a welcoming, stimulating learning experience for all students.  What we are really looking for is someone who is passionate about working with students with special educational needs and someone who is willing to contribute to the broader Academy life. This is a part time role and provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is seeking to work in a new environment or is looking for flexibility over their working days which can be agreed with the successful candidate but will then be fixed. 

About you:

We are looking for someone who is:

familiar with delivering a thematic curriculum

familiar with adapting their teaching for a range of learning needs

creative, enthusiastic and dedicated to ensuring that students’ individual needs are met

able to provide students with a positive learning journey and to help them to achieve their aspirations.

Experience of working with autistic young people would be advantageous.

This role is suitable for experienced professionals who wish to progress their career, both from mainstream and SEND settings.

About us:

Our purpose-built building opened in January 2018 and currently provides 131 places for students (4-18) who may be autistic, have significant Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties and have Severe Learning Difficulties.  

In return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. Thats why we give everyone that joins  24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.