Job Overview Come and work at an exceptional school! Working in a school can be one of the most rewarding, exhilarating and exciting experiences. We also recognise that it can be frustrating and hard work! We spend a considerable amount of time at work, so it is vital that we are in a place where we feel supported, fulfilled and can enjoy our working life. We believe we have this at Cleeve Meadow. Cleeve Meadow School is an ambitious and dynamic SEND school providing a highly specialised education for 138 students between 11 and 19 years of age, who have moderate learning difficulties and may have associated additional needs. Our school is a place where traditional values meet innovation. Our staff are passionate about the very best education for our young people. We aim to inspire learners to seek out what they do not yet know and our curriculum is broad and aspirational. You will find our school has an ambitious approach to the education of our young people and our purpose is to equip them for independent and successful lives. Together, working in partnership with parents and carers, we successfully foster and develop a positive attitude in our young people and a belief in achieving beyond their expectations. We aim to ensure that all students have the maximum opportunity to participate fully in society to enhance their life chances. We offer the same curriculum opportunities as a mainstream setting with an extended focus on life skills and career opportunities. The support and guidance students receive from staff will give them the confidence to learn independently and strive to achieve. The school aims to be a centre of excellence for its students, parents/carers, staff, local authorities and the wider community. We are looking for an experienced teacher who has the flexibility to teach across a range of subjects in line with our broad curriculum. This position would suit a teacher who has primary school teaching experience across a range of subject teaching. As a classroom teacher, you will be joining an experienced staff body and a highly motivated team. Subjects to be delivered will be negotiated for the successful candidate. You do not need previous experience of working in a SEND specialist setting and we are happy to accept applications from both Primary and Secondary settings in recognition of the wide ranging teacher skill set that developed in both. If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative teacher who can motivate and inspire students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Meadow is for you. We require someone who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education to our students who are highly engaging and rewarding to work with. We believe in fostering a supportive approach and have an open door policy for all staff. We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career. You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider TKAT family. Cleeve Meadow is an exceptionally happy place to work. For this role: Essential Is a qualified teacher with qualified teacher status at either secondary or primary school level. Evidence of relevant CPD Has a clear philosophy for the education of young people Inspires confidence and trust, is approachable, shows integrity and care for others Has knowledge and expertise in effective assessment and tracking of progress Can Demonstrate Experience Of Focusing on pupil’s achievement using data and benchmarking to monitor progress for every child Monitoring, evaluating and improving teaching and learning Can act as a role model and mentor to support the development of the most effective teaching and learning strategies Has knowledge and experience of whole school quality assurance processes and systems Can communicate well and explain ideas clearly Has an understanding of the role progress data plays in school planning and the ability to develop the school use of data The ability to articulate core values of the school within the community Is able to set up an appropriate work/life balance and model it to staff Working effectively with parents Building effective relationships with the community and other schools Desirable Experience in a Special School Setting or working with students with SEND Experience of teaching and learning strategies appropriate for special school setting Ability and flexibility to offer teaching across other subjects and to contribute to whole school off timetable days Previous experience of working with student progress data Previous experience of use of whole school assessment and feedback procedures Previous experience of overseeing external examination processes within subject or across school