Designated Provision Teachers x 2

In September 2024 we will be opening a new KS3/4 Designated Provision for children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and an associated Education, Health and Care Plan. This provision will complement our school SEND offer. You will be working alongside an established team and will report to, and be supported by, the Deputy Headteacher. The Governors, staff and students are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated teachers to join our lovely school. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team which is expanding the existing specialist provision within the school.

 We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a history of excellent classroom practice
• Ideally has ASD/SEND specific experience
• Awareness of (and ability to implement) Speech and Language programs would be helpful
• Has experience of managing support staff and maintaining and developing close partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies
• Has the ability to implement EHCPs
• Has supported students with a wide range of needs and can demonstrate the positive impact their teaching has had on these students
• Can adapt and respond to the varying needs and challenges children with ASD can sometimes display.
• Has a clear and up to date understanding of the SEND code of practice, safeguarding and equalities issues
• Will contribute to the wider strategic direction of the school and promote positive behaviour across the school
• Has high expectations of what children can achieve
• Is willing to take a full part in the life of the school

 We can offer:

The opportunity to work with an already established SEND team, providing support, training and advice. 

• Caring, dedicated staff
• Exceptionally supportive parents and governors
• A commitment to your professional development
• An opportunity to be part of a thriving school community
• A stimulating working environment, both inside and out

·        A vibrant and exciting place to work

 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a

satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Further details can

be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs. This position is subject to a disclosure

check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please see the linked documents or our website for further details. If, prior to submitting an application, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit.

For further details and an application form please visit:  www.birchwoodhigh.org

Closing date for application: 9am Monday 13th May. Interview date: TBC.