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MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance

MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance

Pioneer House High School

Manchester

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Required January 2019 or sooner if possible
Apply by:
27 September 2018

Job overview

The Prospere Learning Trust vision is to provide exceptional education for children from any background so that they become happy, confident adults. The Prospere Trust is committed to fully comprehensive education and working in and around Greater Manchester to provide inspiring, memorable schooling for all its students.

Pioneer House High School is a new 100 place Free Special School, established in September 2016, for students with significant learning difficulties aged from 11-19 years.

The school has a focus on developing Enterprise, Employability and Independence Skills with our pupils; as a result of rapid expansion we require a teacher, with experience of working with pupils with SEND, to join our successful and committed team. 

The appointed candidate will have proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning. Collaboration is a strength of the school, and we wish to recruit a team player who will work well with school leaders, teachers and teaching assistants to develop the highest standard of pedagogy within the classroom.
With appropriate experience the post holder will lead on a curriculum area, securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils across school. The post may include additional responsibilities by negotiation. 

This position offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to join the inspiring and highly skilled team at Pioneer House High School. We are a happy, lively school where staff & pupils enjoy learning and achieving together.

It is essential that you:

  • have experience of teaching pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, 
  • have a proven track record of outstanding teaching with evidence of impact,
  • have the skills to lead a team in the classroom,
  • have the ability to think critically, creatively and be decisive,
  • have enthusiasm and sound common sense and are relentlessly positive!

You will be evaluative, reflective and inspirational, with the ability to motivate others to take on new challenges that will enhance the extra-curricular opportunities we offer. The successful candidate should have strong qualifications and proven experience of working in this field.

If you are ready to rise to the challenges presented by this post, we invite you to submit an inspiring application that clearly identifies what you can bring to the team at Pioneer House High School. 

For further information on the post please contact Wendy Godfrey, Head teacher. 

Closing date for applications: Noon Friday 28th September 2018
Interviews:  Week beginning Monday 8th October 2018
School visit:  Welcome by prior arrangement

Candidates will be shortlisted against the person specification for the post.  CVs will not be accepted in place of the application form.  Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange. 
Shortlisted candidates will be required to have a lesson observation as part of the interview process.  We anticipate that the selected candidate will be based at Pioneer House High School initially although teachers may be expected to teach across the Trust over time.

For further information please visit the school website www.pioneerhousehighschool.net

Completed applications and enquiries should be directed to www.jobs@pioneerhouse.net

The Prospere Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.  We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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About Pioneer House High School

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+44 161 241 8100

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Pioneer House High School is a special school located in Northern Moor which provides 100 day places for 11 to 19 year old pupils, with a unique focus in preparing pupils with significant additional needs, to become independent and productive adults. The school has a strong vocational emphasis and pupils will have the potential to progress on to supported or independent employment/internships/apprenticeships or college.

The school was opened in 2016 and moved to a new, purpose built, site in 2017. It has a range of facilities including a one-bedroom bungalow, poly-tunnel, wooded area and play areas.

The school has been described as warm and welcoming by Ofsted, who completed their first inspection in May 2019, rating the school outstanding.

Prospere Learning Trust

Pioneer House is proud to be part of the Prospere Learning Trust, which believes in working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes and life chances for students. The Trust currently comprises of 8 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 4 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester. Find out more about Prospere Learning Trust in the candidate brochure.


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