Class Tutor – Full time

Pay Scale: Unqualified Teacher’s Scale 1-6 + SEN 1 (depending on experience)

Responsible to: Principal/Deputy Principal

(Fixed term contract)

 Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity within our outstanding school with incredible students and staff? Are you professional, creative, dedicated and prepared to have a lot of fun in the workplace?

 We are seeking to appoint a Class Tutor at Newbridge Lower School, who is hardworking, enthusiastic and professional, with the ability to work with pupils with complex Learning difficulties and disabilities.

 The young people at Upper School have complex learning difficulties, often accompanied by additional SEND, which may include;

·       Physical disabilities

·       (Multi) Sensory Impairments (MSI)

·       Autistic Spectrum disorders                                                                

·       Associated behaviour

·       Medical needs

 We are looking for someone who;

Holds a minimum level 5 qualification in a relevant discipline/area

·       Is adaptable, motivated, resilient and enthusiastic

·       Has significant experience, (or is interested in gaining experience), of working with pupils with complex needs in a special school environment

·       Has experience of supporting students with Multi-Sensory Impairments and disabilities and who may display associated behaviour

·       Can support individual pupil needs with a range of specialist teaching and learning strategies (such as TEACCH, PECS, Sensory Integration, Intensive Interaction and teaching within a specialist MSI environment)

 We are dedicated to providing a range of Induction and CPD opportunities to the successful candidate and look forward to hearing from applicants.

 Why join us?

• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• Generous Pension Schemes
• Family-friendly working policies
• Extensive support and development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
• And more…

Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.    We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.

We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities. 

We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.