Special Needs Teacher

Kingfisher School is a unique, friendly, and successful school based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and is part of The Propeller Academy Trust. Our vision is that Kingfisher School is a place where everyone is valued to develop independence through an enriching curriculum which is worthwhile. This is the Kingfisher VIEW.

We provide high quality education for children and young adults aged 2-19 years who have severe, profound, and complex needs including autism. Our school is organised into pathways that are designed to meet the particular needs of the children, offering them learning programmes that build on their individual strengths and celebrate their achievements.

It is a place where every child has an aspirational and personalised education programme that ensures they receive an exceptional opportunity to succeed.

The Governors wish to appoint a suitably qualified full-time teacher who;

·         Has exceptional interpersonal skills

·         Is creative in their planning to teach our pupils with a range of SEN

·         Is an energetic, hardworking, and motivated professional who is ambitious and shares our drive to achieve an outstanding provision for our very special children and young people

·         Is committed to meeting the individual learning needs of our diverse group of pupils

·         Is passionate about working in partnership with parents and other stakeholders

·         Is self-motivated, dynamic and have the ability to both challenge and support colleagues 

·         Understands how an outstanding education can support pupils and their families

In return we can offer you.

·         A welcoming, inspiring, and highly skilled Senior Leadership Team

·         A dedicated, talented, and hardworking team

·         A supportive, knowledgeable, and committed local group of governors

·         An outstanding body of parents and carers

·         Access to a wide network of outstanding professionals across the Trust

·         A strong commitment to staff well-being

·         And most importantly; an incredibly warm, hospitable, and fun-loving group of children and young people who are inspirational and a delight to work with and for

Experience in a special school is desirable although not essential. Many members of our current teaching staff have come from a mainstream background, bringing immense experience to the school. We have also been successful in recruiting and supporting ECTs who chose to start their careers with us.

Visits to the school are welcome by arrangement. Please contact the school office on 01235 555512 or by email office@kingfisher.oxon.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time. Applications are welcome from UPS, Main scale and ECT’s.

Completed applications and a supporting statement should be returned to hr@propellertrust.org by 9am on

Monday 6th February 2023.

It is important that you include accurate contact details including email addresses for all your referees.