Salary: MPS, depending on experience Your new school Gretton School welcomes autistic children and young people aged from 5-19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day learners. Every learner at Gretton has a diagnosis of Autism, and the ability to learn at or above the level of their mainstream peers, but require a specialist setting in order to achieve their remarkable potential. As autism specialists, we understand that consistent daily routines and staffing helps to keep anxiety at a minimum and ensures that our learners feel safe and confident in their surroundings. We have a high staff to learner ratio and classes are small and personal - we know each of our learners really well and employ the best strategies to support them in their everyday school life. A broad curriculum, an emphasis on holistic development, and the development of life and social skills, means that we are able to bring out the best in all our learners, and to provide them with opportunities to flourish. At whatever stage a young person joins Gretton, we will ensure they are happy and prepared to make the most of the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. Your new role We are recruiting a Primary Teacher to join our team. As a Primary Teacher at Gretton School, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and personalised lessons that meet the needs and interests of your students. You will work closely with a team of teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals to ensure that each student receives the best possible support and guidance. You will also contribute to the development of the school's curriculum, policies, and practices, and participate in ongoing training and professional development. What you'll need to succeed A recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) Experience of teaching in a primary setting, preferably with students with ASCs or other special educational needs A good understanding of the principles and practices of autism education, or a willingness to learn and develop your skills in this area A creative and flexible approach to teaching and learning, with the ability to adapt to different learning styles and abilities A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with the ability to motivate and inspire your students A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people What you'll get in return Gretton is a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom and there is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our students and their families. Gretton has a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. At Gretton, our staff are like family, so don't delay and apply today to join the Gretton family. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please see our website at (url removed)/ or call Brett Coventry on (phone number removed) We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore we encourage interested applicants to submit an application as soon as possible. Safeguarding recruitment statement: Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Gretton School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)