This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Hatchside School. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.
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 scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.
It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
Our safeguarding culture is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
We are seeking a Class Tutor to be part of the Hatchside Infants School
Class Tutor, the founding school of Astrum Multi-Academy Trust, is a three-times ‘Outstanding’ community special school, proudly supporting children and young people aged two to nineteen.
Across our trust, every pupil has complex learning needs and may also have:
As Class Tutor, you will lead the teaching and learning for a group of pupils with complex needs, using a range of specialist strategies such as TEACCH, PECS, Sensory Integration, Attention Autism and Intensive Interaction. You’ll create a fun, stimulating and engaging learning environment through imaginative activities, while promoting independence and life skills for individuals and groups—including within our 14–19 provision, both on and off-site.
We are looking for someone who:
We are committed to your professional development, offering a comprehensive induction and a wide range of CPD opportunities. We welcome applications from teachers seeking a supportive, nurturing environment to complete their NQT process.
To discuss this opportunity or arrange a visit, please contact Julian Matthews, Academy Principal, Hatchside Academy. For more information about Hatchside School, please visit www.astrum-mat.org and follow the link to the Hatchside School website https://www.hatchside-school.org/
Why join us?
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.
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.
Julian Matthews
0208 590 7272
recruitment@astrum-mat.org
