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Fernways in Windlesham is the latest school to be opened by the Kedleston Group Limited*. This new school will have places for 50 children and young people, age 7 to 17,  who require specialist education for autism and associated needs.  The school will deliver the National Curriculum from KS2 up to GCSE level, personalised to accommodate the needs of each learner.

The Headteacher is creating an inspirational team of diverse professionals who are dedicated to empowering children and young people with autism to become independent, ambitious global citizens.

Fernways School is due to open in September 2021.  We are now  looking to appoint qualified Primary/Secondary teachers who are inspiring, attuned to the special needs of the pupils and have high expectations for everyone in the school; ensuring progress is made both academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will:

be a consistently good Quality First teacher with experience of working with pupils with ASC

have high aspiration for pupil progress, development, and achievement.

understand how to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of the pupils through a child-centred approach

have good time-management skills, be organised, self-motivated and committed to all aspects of school life

enjoy a collaborative style approach to working and development; understanding the commitment and hard work required to ‘get things done’ as part of a small, supportive team.

be resilient, have a positive attitude and a good sense of humour.

We can offer you:

a supportive, aspirational school where children are at the heart of what we do;

a brilliant, hard-working and collaborative staff team

a new challenge; the opportunity to make a real difference to the life outcomes of pupils and to play a part in the development of the school from the beginning

continued professional development and a comprehensive training package;

a good school, committed to working with parents and the community.

If you have what it takes to be part of this dynamic team and wish to join us in this exciting new venture, then we would love to hear from you.

*Kedleston Group Limited is an independent provider of special day and residential schools as well as children’s homes across England. We look for people who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people we support. We offer staff a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training to ensure everyone is provided with the best possible start to their employment. Kedleston welcome and nurture staff through the organisation's training provision and seek staff and leaders who are motivated and focused in their delivery of the best education and care support.

Kedleston Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to act in the best interests of our pupils at all times. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.