SEN Teacher

September 2019

Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and to be challenged. You can read the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection here: Ofsted Report and a welcome message from our Head of School here: Head's Welcome. 

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and are happy to consider part-time applications. If you are not familiar with Oxfordshire, we would recommend that you take a look at: Living in Oxfordshire – Information for Teachers. 

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational and innovative SEN teacher, who has a real passion for ensuring engagement in learning for all students, to join our ambitious and well-resourced department from September 2019. 

The role will initially be focused on teaching small groups of KS3 students who have a range of specific educational needs including disabilities that affect cognition, learning and engagement, such as moderate/specific learning difficulties (including dyslexia), speech and language difficulties, and ADHD. The subject content of these classes can be adapted to meet the subject specialism of the right candidate, but will include a focus on English and aspects of the Humanities, Science and Arts curricula. 

You will contribute to raising standards of student attainment and to facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential, within an inclusive and supportive environment, and to monitor and support the overall progress and development of students within the curriculum area.

Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact Louise Elias (Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion - at lel@cheney.oxon.sch.uk or on 01865 765726 ex t. 113) or Dr Richard Coombs (SENCo and Head of Faculty, SEN - at rco@cheney.oxon.sch.uk or on 01865 765726 ex t.275). 

Salary will be on the Teacher Main Scale or Upper Pay scale, depending on experience + the possibility of a TLR for additional duties. The position comes with membership of a comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan.

How to Apply:

Please download an application pack from below. In addition to your application form please email a letter of application, detailing reasons for your interest in this post and your relevant skills and experience to: vacancies@cheney.oxon.sch.uk 

Closing date: 8am, Monday 18 March 2019
 Interviews: Friday 22 March 2019

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.