Class Teacher
Bishopswood School
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS/UPS, dependent upon experience, plus 1 SEN point (£2,149)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 22 September 2019
Job overview
Bishopswood School is a small successful special school for pupils 2 – 16 years with severe or profound learning difficulties, ASD and complex needs. The school is on a split site with an inclusive ethos. It is situated close to Reading.
We have a vacancy for 2 class teachers, 1 full time and a .4 to cover maternity leave in our secondary and primary departments. The contract will be for 1 year in the first instance. We are looking for caring, creative and enthusiastic individuals that will work closely with parents to provide positive learning experiences for our pupils.
As a forward looking school we offer access to good facilities and teaching resources. We recognise the importance of modern technology for both pupils and staff. All teachers are provided with laptops to use. We value our staff and are strongly committed in investing in their professional development by providing high quality training opportunities; the school will provide regular leadership development opportunities. We support and facilitate collaborative work across the school and in partnership with other schools, such as Erasmus +.
We welcome applications from teachers in Primary or Secondary mainstream schools who are looking to move into special education, as well as those currently working in special schools. NQTs are very welcome to apply.
All appointments are subject to references, health and enhanced DSB check.
To find out more, please contact the school for an information pack. Tel: 0118 972 4311 or email: office@bishopswoodschool.co.uk. Website: www.bishopswoodschool.co.uk.
Visits to the school are warmly welcome.
Deadline for applications: Monday 23rd September
Interviews to be held: Monday 30th September
Oxfordshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers share this commitment.
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About Bishopswood School
- Bishopswood School
- Grove Road, Sonning Common, Reading
- Oxfordshire
- RG4 9RH
- United Kingdom
Bishopswood is a special school in South Oxfordshire (Berkshire border) that provides specialist education for children aged 2—16 years with severe (SLD) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs, including those children with ASD. Holding an inclusive ethos, Bishopswood endeavours to provide specialist provision alongside its co-located mainstream partners across two sites.
- Primary Provision - Sonning Common Primary School, Sonning Common
- Secondary Provision - Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School, Sonning Common
Bishopswood benefits from strong leadership at both school and governance level with a clear strategic plan for improvement in place. At the Propeller Academy Trust, our guiding principle is to be a Trust providing quality educational offerings alongside excellent facilities, whilst maximising each school's potential. The vision is for every school in the Trust to be a centre of excellence for education, building a collaborative ethos and maximising opportunities for staff and young people.
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