Class teacher (SEND)

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Stephen Hawking School is an outstanding school (Ofsted - Oct 2019) for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties. We are looking for suitable candidates for  temporary (1 year fixed term) and permanent posts.

We believe in providing the very best for all our children by creating an aspirational, exciting learning community. We offer significant professional development opportunities for all staff, wherever you are on your career path. 

We are part of a soft federation with Harry Gosling Primary School, a mainstream primary school. This enables the staff and children in both schools to grow and develop together and to learn from one another. This is a particularly exciting opportunity within the school.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher who: 

· Is focussed on high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour

· Has excellent classroom practice with SEN and SLD/PMLD children and early years

· Has an understanding of the ever-changing needs of pupils

· Has the ability to challenge, motivate and inspire

· Can demonstrate commitment and potential 

· Can work collaboratively with different types of staff and SEN pupils, offering sound practice to improve the provision, practice and outcomes for SEN pupils

We offer you:

· Children who are a joy to work with

· Excellent professional development opportunities

· Opportunity to work in different learning environments and to find collaborative solutions

· Support from experienced and trained professionals

· Strong links with mainstream schools

· A central location with excellent public transport links – Brunton Place site

· A location north of the borough with good transport links – St Jude’s Road site

Part-time applicants will be considered. 

Candidates are welcome and encouraged to telephone for an informal discussion and to visit the school.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safeguarding DBS checks.

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 12th July 9 a.m

Interview date: Tuesday 19th July (We will only notify shortlisted candidates)