SAIL Academy is looking to recruit SEND teachers to its secondary phase as part of planned growth and development within the school.

Post: [250320C] Secondary Teacher (specialising in Art/DT)

Location: SAIL Academy, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EU

FTE Salary Range: MPS1-UPS3 + SEN Allowance

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Contract Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

About the roles

We are looking for A secondary phase teachers with passion, drive and commitment to work in our school with our ASC/SEMH students.

Are you a teacher with a passion for working with young people with SEND, specifically those with ASC/SEMH needs? Do you want to join a school that is growing, developing and making a real difference to the lives of their young people? Do you enjoy working as part of a team to solve problems, find solutions and innovate?

If the answer to these questions is yes – one of these roles could be for you!

About the successful candidate

·         Is a passionate teacher who is adaptable and flexible in their practice to ensure progress and learning for all students whatever their difficulties

·         Is a learner and keen to find out more, develop themselves and seek on-going improvement for self and others.

·         Works collaboratively with others to achieve individual and collective goals

·         Goes above and beyond to make things work and happen

About the School

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) is a day specialist provider of education in Salisbury, Wiltshire for children and young people aged from 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of autism and/or an SEMH profile.

Following opening on 1 September 2023, the school moved into new premises on Wilton Road in Salisbury. The current cohort of 85 is planned to grow towards a roll of 150 children over the course of the next 18 months.

SAIL’s aim is to build safe independent lives for the autistic and SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. To achieve this goal the school will look at the unique impact autism and social, emotional, and mental health experiences has on the individual child. From this we aim as a school to personalise the child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence, through learning today, whilst preparing for tomorrow.

This key intent is underpinned by a number of principles:

·         We will ensure that all children receive excellent teacher and learning and make progress,

·         We work consistently to build effective relationships, trust and understanding with our students

·         We build and foster positive relationships with parents and carers, putting pupil voice at the heart of everything and support all children so they trust, feel safe and secure.

This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable and understanding including dedicated education, pastoral and therapeutic teams.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 17 academies in Bournemouth, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the positions, please come and speak to Matt Sambrook – Executive Headteacher.

Closing date: for applications is Sunday, 27th April 2025.

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for 9th May 2025.

To apply for this opportunity please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.