Churchill Park Academy

Winston Churchill Drive

King’s Lynn

Norfolk

PE30 4RP

 Teacher Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale + 1/2 SEN Point

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate teacher to join our team, specialising in working with pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). The ideal candidate will have an in depth understanding of supporting students with complex needs, including those with high medical needs such as epilepsy, tube feeding, and the administration of medication. They will demonstrate a keen awareness of each pupil's medical requirements and the importance of ensuring their wellbeing.

The ideal candidate should also have expertise in positioning, moving, and handling pupils with physical disabilities and limited mobility, ensuring their comfort and safety. They should be adept at engaging and teaching pupils who are pre-verbal and may have vision impairments, employing innovative and personalised approaches to facilitate learning and communication. An ability to observe, micro-analyse, and interpret pupils' movements and actions to understand their unique methods of communication is essential.

This role requires a teacher who is patient, resourceful, and passionate about creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

If you would like an further information about this role please contact Emily Gore-Rowe via email  at egorerowe@unity-ed.uk or call 01553  763679  for an informal friendly chat.

How to apply

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No CVs accepted – Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.