Teacher – Special School

Full time Teacher – Special School (temporary contract to cover maternity leave).

Hob Moor Oaks Special School are seeking to recruit an outstanding full time Teacher to commence 1st January 2018 to cover a maternity of our KS1 classes for pupils with severe and moderate learning difficulties. Our school is a very successful and popular special school for Primary aged children with a wide range of special educational needs. Our last Ofsted inspection (December 2013) reported that we are a good school and we are now well on the journey to being an outstanding school.

The school is part of a unique Federation with Hob Moor Primary School. Both schools are in the same building, sharing facilities and learning opportunities. The schools will join the Ebor Academy Trust in November 2017.

Hob Moor Oaks is a well-respected Nursery to Year 6 special school. You will need a great sense of humour and the ability to develop creative strategies and ideas for maximising every child's learning and development.

The successful applicant will be:

• A talented teacher possibly with a mainstream background or a specialist background or perhaps an excellent NQT.
• Totally committed to and able to demonstrate excellent teaching** so that every child has the very best outcomes.
• Able to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals.
• Have a good understanding of how children learn through play and active learning opportunities.
• Someone with vision, creativity, drive and enthusiasm who will contribute to the continued improvement of our school.

**excellent teaching must be evidenced on the application form

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

For an informal discussion about this post, or to arrange a school visit please contact Vicki Ward, Head of School on 01904 555000.

We are also happy to explore the option of this position being a Secondment opportunity from a current teaching post.

For further information or to request an application pack, please email j.thompson@hm.ebor.academy or please send a large stamped addressed envelope to Federation of Hob Moor Oaks and Hob Moor Community Primary Schools, Green Lane, Acomb, York, YO24 4PS. Application packs are also available to download from our school website: www.hobmoorschools.co.uk

Applications are accepted via post or email.

Closing date: Wednesday 11 October 2017 at 12 midnight
Interviews are likely to be held on: Tuesday 17 October 2017

City of York Council
Hob Moor Oaks School
Green Lane
Acomb
York
YO24 4PS
01904 555000
www.hobmoorschools.co.uk
j.thompson@hm.ebor.academy