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Are you passionate and experienced in working with children with SEND and SEND & behaviour, and with children who have complex needs?
We are looking for a SEND primary teacher to join our team at Forest Fields Primary School, to teach our pupils with SEND. This is a temporary one year position, with a possibility of extending.
We are a large, popular multicultural City School and believe in working hard to break through all barriers to learning. Is this for you?
Forest Fields Primary has been judged as good by Ofsted in 2024. We are proud of the diverse community around school that has a rich ethnic and cultural tapestry, with currently 49 languages spoken in school. The school has a calm and nurturing ethos, which is rooted in the strong school values and characteristics that drive both the pastoral and academic fulfilment of all. We put children first, and have high expectations of academic success for all. We value both our children's and staff wellbeing, and ensure children and staff feel valued and have fun learning.
We serve a diverse multi-ethnic community and practice in school reflects the richness and vibrancy of the area, with a commitment to raising standards.
We aim to appreciate the contribution of all within our community and we place great emphasis on mutual respect. We are looking for an inspirational, dedicated and hardworking SEND teacher who has experience and knowledge of teaching pupils with SEND or SEND & behaviour needs. We are looking for an inclusive, passionate professional who can work alongside our SENDCo, and share expertise gained from their previous teaching experiences, ideally from former specialist settings, and mentor/coach other staff too with their expertise in the teaching and learning of pupils with SEND.
If you can demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning, with a relentless commitment to putting children first, we can offer you excellent professional development opportunities in a happy school.
We are looking for a dynamic professional practitioner who:-
* Has previous teaching experience within a SEND/SEND behaviour setting
* Has a strong understanding of SEND practices and a commitment to inclusive education
* Promotes very high standards of teaching and learning through excellent, creative classroom practice and management.
* Has a passion to ensure all children reach their full potential.
* Will take an active part in the wider life of our school.
* Has the ability to work under pressure with calmness and a sense of humour.
* Is able to teach across the Primary age range
* Demonstrate teaching and raising standards in all subject areas.
* Has a love of supporting all pupils to develop across a rich and varied curriculum.
* Can demonstrate a commitment to working in a multi-cultural school community.
* Enjoys reading, researching and evidence-based knowledge to support their professional development.
The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 30th June 2025
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 30th June 2025.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 4th July 2025.
The post is due to start 1st September 2025.
A visit to the school with the Headteacher is highly encouraged to assist you in completing the application. Please phone the school office to make an appointment.
We are committed to the safeguarding, protection and well-being of all children and adults. The post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/ or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to the safeguarding, protection and well-being of all children and adults.
This post is subject to pre-employment checks, references will be requested for all shortlisted candidates and applicants will be required to present documentation to prove your identity, and right to work in the UK. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.