Overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reflective and creative teacher to join our friendly and ambitious school. Whilst prior/previous experience in SEND is advantageous we also recognise and welcome the transferable knowledge, skills and experience that mainstream practitioners can bring to the role. We are looking for candidates who are available to start asap, but we are willing to wait for the right candidate. The core purpose of your role will be:
Responsibilities
* To provide a high-quality educational experience for all pupils
* To teach classes / groups of pupils ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their complex learning, personal and social needs.
* Maintain positive ethos and core values of the school
* Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching staff, non-teaching staff, parents and carers.
What we offer
* the opportunity to make a difference
* enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn
* Woodlands School is a broad-spectrum special school catering for pupils aged 4 -19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances.
* Our recent Ofsted report commented that 'Pupils are happy to come into school. They are excited about the day ahead.' 'Staff know their pupils well and pupils' individual needs are well understood and catered for.'
* Our school is part of Unity MAT, which is a small, ambitious trust comprising of ourselves and two other similar special schools. Our collaborative working means that we have shared understanding of the challenges and issues that our schools face and can work together to find solutions. The schools are supported by a strong Core Team who provide dedicated support services across the Trust.
* A competitive salary
* Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
* Well-being app & staff discounts
* Occupational Health Service
* Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies
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