Music Teacher

Music Teacher

Melbury College- New ASD/ SpLD Special School, Whatley Campus

Salary: MPS  (Inner London)

Part time, Permanent 

Start date: 1st September 2022

Melbury College, Whatley Campus wish to appoint a talented and ambitious Music teacher who would like to take on an exciting new opportunity within a brand new Special School for pupils with ASD/ SpLD difficulties, based in Wimbledon.  

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher who would like to broaden their experience, who have a strong commitment to raising standards of teaching and learning and who can promote a positive school culture.

Whatley Campus, opening in September 2022, will provide high quality education for pupils with EHCPs for ASD, social communication difficulties and/or Speech and Language difficulties.  The new school will cater for Secondary pupils, aged 11-16, with an additional small KS2 unit.  The school will cater for 80-100 pupils, with a phased admission plan from September 2022 for up to 30 pupils.

The successful candidate will have good knowledge of specific learning difficulties and a variety strategies to support pupils with ASD, speech and language difficulties and associated SEMH.  Pupils will thrive in small classes with a high level of additional support including therapeutic interventions and personalised learning programmes in order to support them to unlock their full potential.

Melbury College is a partnership that includes Melrose School, Primary and Secondary Campuses (Special School for pupils with SEMH), Canterbury Campus (Secondary PRU), the Merton Medical Education Service and the Merton Alternative Education Service.  

The post requires the teacher to plan and deliver suitable education provision for the pupils in Whatley Campus.  The teachers will have a lead role in co-ordinating the education provision for the pupils, teaching a broad and balanced curriculum as well as establishing and maintaining partnerships with parent/carers and local services.  

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work within a dedicated and successful team. 

Candidates should have:

• an excellent teaching record.

• experience and understanding of pupils with ASD/ social communication difficulties as well as good rapport with pupils 

• ability to monitor and review through self-evaluation, report writing and a clear system of record keeping.

• ability to teach flexibly, innovatively  and responsively 

• evidence of ability to successfully manage and support pupils with ASD and/or speech and language needs

• the ability to plan and deliver outstanding teaching and learning for both individuals and small groups with high quality outcomes for all pupils.

We offer the following:

• The opportunity to work in a unique, dynamic, successful and forward looking school, supported by committed and conscientious colleagues.

• The opportunity to be part of an expanding provision with close links and partnerships across several different sites

• An excellent environment in which to further develop your skills with opportunities for professional development.

• A provision with a creative, open and supportive ethos.

Please send completed applications to: Caroline Aldon, caldon@melbury.merton.sch.uk