We are seeking a passionate and talented Classroom Teacher with SEN to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will inspire and engage our pupils in a nurturing, supportive environment. Our children come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of learning needs, and we are looking for a teacher who can tailor their approach to help each child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ideal candidate will foster a love of learning while providing the guidance and support necessary to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

The role will ideally suit a teacher with experience of supporting children in the Early Years, lower primary mainstream or another Specialist SEN setting.  A passion for being creative and adaptive in meeting the social, communication, play and educational needs of our pupils is desirable.

This role requires a teacher who is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere. Collaboration with colleagues will be essential to building a cohesive environment where all students feel valued and supported.

About Our School:

Fox Grove is an all-age special school (4-19) which will enable you to see the amazing part you play in supporting pupils to become successful independent adults. The wide variety of needs will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience from the pupils to provide the best teaching and support to empower them to reach their potential. 

Fox Grove School prepares each pupil with the skills & knowledge they need to progress independently to the next phase of their educational journey with a strong emphasis on personal development. Recognising staff well-being is at the heart of our school, so staff can best support our pupils to progress. This is supported by regular line manager meetings.

Every teacher has a team of teaching assistants who support the pupils to provide the best quality universal, targeted and specialist support in all areas of their Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP). A great training package is provided. With the right support in place, every pupil can access a broad & balanced creative curriculum. Leaders focus on reducing teacher workload to enable teachers to spend their time on being creative in designing the right activities for every pupil to progress.

Teacher professional development is of the upmost importance at Fox Grove. New knowledge is shared, and time is provided for teachers to collaborate on what they have learnt and how this will impact on their classroom practice. Leaders and expert teachers provide side-by-side coaching and share good practice to support teaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• ·        Role model Fox Grove School’s vision and values

  ·        Promote the safety and well-being of pupils, staff and families

  ·        Set ambitious targets and high expectations to enable pupils to achieve in all areas of their school day

  ·        Plan and teach well-structured lessons and activities, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work

  ·        Ensure that teaching approaches, universal and targeted supports are adapted appropriately to meet the specific needs of the pupils in your classes

  ·        Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious professional to join our team. We are looking for an inspirational teacher who meets Teacher Standards and is ready to contribute to our thriving school community.

Why Join Us?

• Full Support: You will be supported by our senior leadership team and work alongside outstanding staff.
• Professional Development: Benefit from our extensive CPD programme, tailored to support your growth and career progression.
• Work/Life Balance: We offer effective PPA allocation to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
• Career Opportunities: As part of The Howard Partnership Trust, you will have access to excellent career progression opportunities and a wealth of resources to help you enhance your teaching practice.

As a Partnership School, we are dedicated to providing a great place to work where staff and students thrive together. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. 

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless 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. 

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement. 

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). 

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION  

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment  

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.