English & Literacy Teacher
Shapwick School
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive, commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2019
Job overview
Come and join us - the winners of the Independent Schools Association Alternative Provision Award 2017!
Shapwick School is seeking an excellent, well-qualified and highly motivated teacher of English & Literacy across the school, KS2 to GCSE level and above.
The successful candidate will have a passion for this subject and be able to deliver high quality, individualised and creative lessons. They will promote and model aspiration, commitment and teamwork.
Shapwick School is a small specialist, independent school dedicated to breaking down barriers presented by dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia, so that young people achieve their potential. A commitment to whole school life in this busy day and boarding school for students with specific learning differences is vital.
For further information about the School or to apply, please email: admin@shapwickschool.com or complete the application form.
Shapwick School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Enhanced DBS check.
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About Shapwick School
- Shapwick School
- Shapwick Manor, Shapwick, Bridgwater
- Somerset
- TA7 9NJ
- United Kingdom
Shapwick School is situated on the delightful Somerset levels, near to the coast, the Mendips, Quantocks and Exmoor. As a CReSTeD category ‘SP’ School, Shapwick specialises in supporting boys and girls aged 8 to 18 years whose education has been adversely affected by dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia. We employ a team of specialist teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists who deliver to small classes (average size is 8) and individuals.
As one of the first specialist schools for children with dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia the school is very proud of its staffs’ experience at understanding each child’s individual needs and helping them to grow into confident, skilled and happy adults ready to take the next stage in their life.
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