Primary Complex Needs Practitioner
Bradfields Academy
Medway
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + 2 SEN
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018 or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2017
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a talented, creative and innovative practitioner to our EYFS & Primary staff team who can be instrumental in furthering the magic we create in this very successful part of our Academy provision for 25 students in the 4-11 age range with Complex ASD and additional MLD/SLD. Children are taught in stage rather than age appropriate classes with personalised curriculums. Our successful provision has been open since September 2012.
The successful candidates should have a clear understanding about effective teaching, raising and sustaining achievement in EYFS and KS1-2 and the care and support of complex young individuals. They should be a good communicator, able to engage effectively with young children and their parents/carers on a daily basis. Ideally, they should have experience of working with non-verbal students and be familiar with sign-language and PECS.
We are looking for a quality teacher willing to join our excellent and happy team of staff to further develop Bradfields as a well known and respected Special Academy.
The successful candidate will be provided with individualised professional support and induction; including accessing further professional qualifications as required.
We would encourage interested applicants to arrange a visit to our academy as we are confident that such an opportunity will convince them that they would really love to work at Bradfields!
Please look at our website : www.bradfieldsacademy.co.uk
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults). We are an equal opportunities employer.
Staff at Bradfields have access to a package of benefits, which includes a wide range of professional development opportunities, and wellbeing support. Staff can also join the salary sacrifice scheme for childcare vouchers and the cycle to work scheme. As a Mindful Employer organisation, we also encourage staff to take part in regular ‘wellbeing days’ during the year.
For an application form and further information please see the vacancies section on our website www.bradfieldsacademy.co.uk or contact: Mrs Gill Ellen (01634 683990 or office@bradfieldsacademy.co.uk) Bradfields Academy, Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent ME5 0LB.
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About Bradfields Academy
Bradfields Academy is an innovative and forward-looking specialist SEND provision which provides education for students who experience a co-morbidity of complex learning disabilities and difficulties [CLDD] including speech, language, emotional, sensory, physical and autistic spectrum disabilities. It aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our educational programme, which is cited as being excellent, has resulted in year-on-year improvements in exam passes and rates of progress that warranted OFSTED outstanding judgements for achievement [2022 and 2017]. Our pastoral programme is extensive and impacts student well-being, resilience and self-esteem.
Mission, Values and Aims
Bradfields Academy aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our Mission
Striving for excellence where all within our community flourish
Our Ethos and Values
- Aspiration and Success
- Collaboration and Inclusivity
- Respect and Resilience
Our Aims
- Develop the confidence to be curious, imaginative and take calculated risks.
- Develop recreational and work‑related skills that extend beyond the academy.
- Develop a sustainable sense of personal pride and self‑worth.
- Guide and prepare students for each new phase of their life.
Wellbeing Vision Statement
At Bradfields Academy, for all individuals to thrive, learn and achieve, they must feel happy, safe and supported. We strive to achieve a culture that: promotes a healthy lifestyle; cares for each other; celebrates successes and provides the ability to work through difficulties, and extend this into our wider communities. Within our academy, we develop character strengths and promote the resilience needed to make the most of the life that lies ahead.
Exam Results
Our examination results continue to show that irrespective of need and diagnosis, all students, when provided with appropriate support and challenge can achieve accreditation. Furthermore, we are evidencing increasing numbers of students achieving qualifications, in certain subjects, that are in line with those achieved by their peers in mainstream settings.
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