Overview
Up to £62,771 + Excellent Benefits
Please note: We can offer transportation from Chigwell and Woodford Station
Luxborough Court School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 - 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities, a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area. There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away, providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The site is located near the M11, Junction 4.
What we do for you: we reward you with a comprehensive salary and benefits package in the education sector. You’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people.
Responsibilities
* Work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem.
* Be resilient and dedicated, recognizing the impact of “huge small victories” and celebrate progress with students and teams.
* Provide support within a well-resourced environment with access to in-house psychologists, teaching assistants and therapy professionals.
* Contribute to a rewarding teaching career within a supportive school environment.
Qualifications
* Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Ability to relate subjects to each pupil and build strong relationships with your class.
* Enthusiasm and expertise to build and develop your department.
Benefits & Working Environment
* Training: A full induction and on the job training
* Holiday: Full school holidays
* Progression: Many head teachers and leaders promoted from within the group
* Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits such as life insurance
* Pension: Range of pensions, including Teachers’ Pension and TPS alternative
* Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical: Medical cover for items like opticians or dentist appointments and discounts
* Facilities: Beautiful working environments with high-quality facilities
* Refer-a-friend scheme: £1,000 bonus when applicable
Bring your whole-self to work
Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and with different needs, and our workforce reflects that diversity. You’ll be more than a Primary Teacher and will connect with pupils through:
* Your can-do attitude and teamwork
* Your passion for Primary Teaching and impact on young lives
* Your ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build strong relationships
* Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department
How to apply
Interested in joining us? The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here.
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To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.
Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
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