Class teacher

Are you innovative?

Passionate about learning?

Someone who wants to make a real difference?

If so, then we need to hear from you…

Due to growth in numbers and an expansion to our team, we wish to appoint a class teacher who is an enthusiastic and creative practitioner that is committed to the vision and ethos of this innovative, successful and growing special school.

We are keen to hear from teachers from either mainstream, who are looking for a move into the field of special education, as well as those who currently work in special schools. We would also welcome applications from ECTs.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Has a commitment and passion to work with pupils with a wide and diverse range of SEND including PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD, ADHD and speech and language impairments
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, forming positive relationships with students, staff, parents and governors
• Can lead, motivate and inspire teams to raise standards in student outcomes
• Wants to be a member of a creative and dynamic staff team with high expectations of our learners to achieve in life.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a successful, continuously improving and supportive school, taking an active role in exciting phase of its development
• The chance to join a talented, highly committed and supportive staff team
• Motivated children willing to learn
• Well-equipped and resourced classrooms
• CPD in a school that focuses on developing all its people.

Please contact Jon Hewitt (Headteacher) on 01635 42976 or headteacher@castle.w-berks.sch.uk to arrange a visit or to have an informal chat about this exciting role. 

Further information about the school and an application pack can be found on the school website at www.thecastleschoolnewbury.org.uk or by contacting hr@castle.w-berks.sch.uk

Closing date: Sunday 19 May

Interviews: w/c 20 May

A West Berkshire application form must be completed to comply with our safer recruitment policies.

The Castle 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 will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.