ASC Lead Teacher

Exciting opportunities at Mapledown School! We are expanding and we have opened a second satellite provision in a local secondary school. We are now in a position to recruit outstanding ASC teachers to join our staff both on our main site and at our satellite provisions.

Mapledown School is Barnet’s only secondary special school for students with Severe and Profound or Complex learning difficulties and Autism.  Our ethos and vision are to provide a learning environment for all members of the school community, where everyone can work and learn together. We aim to ensure our wonderful and inspiring students are given the dignity of challenge, and opportunities to be heard, become as independent as possible and achieve their very best. All young people have the right to have their individual needs met, and therefore Mapledown staff provide learners with a personalised curriculum which is focused on the successful acquisition of knowledge and skills which will have a positive impact on their lives and opportunities.

 We are looking for one teacher and one lead teacher for our new satellite provision to join our teaching team. If you want to make a difference to young people’s lives, we are looking for inspiring and highly motivated teachers.  If you would like to join our friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working team, we look forward to receiving your application.

We are looking for someone who is:

• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Dedicated to the welfare, safeguarding and achievement of every child
• Able to inspire, challenge and motivate all children
• Committed to providing outstanding learning experiences 
• Passionate about working with students who present with a range of complex needs 
• Able to remain calm and supportive under pressure.
• Creative, innovative and has a passion for improvement
• Forward thinking and committed to raising standards
• Organised and has highly developed communication skills

We can offer you:

• A warm, supportive and positive learning and working environment
• Staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students at Mapledown
• The opportunity to be part of a team where skills, enthusiasm and desire to succeed will be recognised
• The opportunity to play an active part in the school’s development