Teacher

Salary: Outer London Main/Upper Pay Scale plus 1 SEN Point

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: September 2023 or sooner

Location: E17 4AZ, Walthamstow, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Site: Whitefield School

We seek to appoint a Teacher ready to take their next big step in special needs education. We would like to hear from you if you are:

• an existing mainstream teacher, ready to make a serious commitment to professional development in special education
• an existing special school teacher, looking to deepen and extend your expertise in preparation for a leadership role
• an ECT looking to start your career in one of the UK's leading special schools

You will be working with a team of knowledgeable and supportive specialist teachers and with excellent facilities. Our Professional Development Services offers excellent potential for continuous professional development and collaborates with the University of East London – you will have the opportunity to gain a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education whilst working with us. Middle and senior leaders are supported to complete the National Professional Qualification for Middle/Senior Leadership.

If invited to interview, you will get a chance to visit different parts of the School and we will work to match your skills and aspirations to our needs.

About Whitefield School

Whitefield Schools and Centre is the largest special school in Europe and has an international reputation for its expertise and resources within the special school sector. The pupils on roll have a wide range of Special Educational Needs. In order to successfully address the children’s learning needs Whitefield Schools and Centre operates as three Specialist Schools - Sensory Impairment and Learning Difficulties (SILD), Communication and Interaction Primary (CIP) and Communication and Interaction Secondary (CIS).

About Whitefield Academy Trust

With an ethos based on enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing for all, Whitefield Academy Trust seeks to open up the world for children and young people with SEND. Located in Waltham Forest, the Trust comprises Joseph Clarke School (for children with vision impairment and /or additional needs), Whitefield School (for pupils with complex needs including autism, learning difficulties and sensory and physical impairments), Professional Development Services and the highly successful Project SEARCH East London.

We are expert in serving children and young people with SEND and giving them the tools, skills and confidence to move on to the next stages of their education and lives.

Why join Whitefield Academy Trust?

Just as we seek to give our pupils a fantastic school experience, we want every member of our team to find being part of Whitefield Academy Trust a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Whatever their role, we are committed to supporting each team member and giving them every opportunity to progress their careers across our schools and services.

It's not always an easy job, but it offers huge job satisfaction. You'll be part of a supportive team and we'll teach you how. The Trust is noted for its staff training and professional development. There are opportunities to progress in your career through our internal progression scheme.

We offer:

• A wide-ranging and high-quality CPD programme which can be tailored around each team member’s unique skills and career aspirations;
• A welcoming and inspiring working environment in which colleagues look out for and support one another;
• Opportunities to share best practice and ideas with colleagues across the Trust;
• Wellbeing support mechanisms including practical and emotional support;
• A competitive local government or teachers’ pension scheme, with defined benefits;
• Recognition of continuous service with Local Authorities and other academy trusts for various employment entitlements;
• Refer a friend to work scheme and earn £300;
• Interest free loans for bicycle purchase;
• Mentoring scheme.

But, above all, working at Whitefield Academy Trust is a highly rewarding and satisfying experience. Thanks to the commitment, energy and determination of our staff, all of our children and young people make fantastic progress during their time with us. Watching their progress and working alongside families is immensely satisfying and, as a Trust, we take every opportunity to recognise and celebrate the important role our staff play in transforming the lives of our children and young people.

Whitefield Academy Trust is working towards improving the diversity of the governance and leadership of the Trust, and the experience for our staff from diverse backgrounds. We are keen to hear from all candidates with the appropriate experience who feel they can make a real contribution to our Trust. If you can bring a fresh perspective to the challenges we face whether through your background as someone from an ethnic minority or you live with a disability (visible or not), are open about your faith, religion or belief or about being LGBTQ+, your application will receive a warm welcome. As will applications from all suitable candidates.

How to apply

Your application is a direct permanent application to Whitefield Academy Trust.

To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application form from Ellie Field at whitefieldacademytrust@hays.com or call Ellie on 0207 259 8770 for more information.

Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

We warmly encourage visits from prospective candidates to experience our school first hand. Visits are by appointment only, to book please contact Ellie Field for a confidential discussion.

• Closing date: Friday, 9th June 2023 at 9 am
• Interview date: Thursday, 22nd June 2023

Whitefield Academy Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

The Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit, ensuring best practice in our recruitment process is essential to our commitment.

Whitefield Academy Trust https://www.whitefieldacademytrust.org.uk/

Joseph Clarke School https://www.josephclarkeschool.org.uk/

Whitefield School https://www.whitefieldschool.org.uk/

Professional Development and Outreach Services https://www.whitefieldpds.org.uk/