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Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Portfield School

Dorset

Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
20 May 2022

Job overview

x1 full time and x1 part time

Portfield School is a specialist provision to support children aged 4-19 in a unique and supportive environment in which allows our students to be the best they can be. 

Our school provision is oversubscribed each year and we are extremely proud to be Ofsted ‘Good’ aspiring to become ‘Outstanding’. In September 2022 we will be teaching 120 students which has grown massively and is a real testament to the incredible work we do. 

We are recruiting for a Class Teacher to join us in the next academic year on either a full time or part time job share basis. 

For this role we would be looking for someone who can:

  • Plan and deliver effective lessons to small groups of students
  • Manage the wellbeing of students at all times
  • Build stong relationships with our students, parents, staff and school governors
  • Identify the most effective teaching methods to enhance student development
  • Demonstrate expertise across a range of subjects
  • Attend parent consultation meetings keeping parents updated on all progress and addition requirements
  • Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Closing date: 19th May 2022

Interview 26th May 2022

Start date: September 2022

Due to safer recruitment checks we will​ request references prior to interview. Please inform us if you do not want us to request a reference from your current employer. 

If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Charley in the Talent Team on 01202 084834. 

  • An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, this will be paid for by Autism Unlimited along with references
  • We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce
  • As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Talent Team on 01202 084834

About Portfield School

+44 1202 573808

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Mission Statement

To enable every autistic student to achieve their full potential

Values

•          Resilience

•          Partnership

•          Care

•          Courage

•          Curiosity

Who we are

Portfield School is exceptional due to the staff team that support our students. Their dedication, hard work, perseverance, and high expectations allow the students to thrive and achieve. All staff demonstrate high levels of compassion and understanding that brings out the best in every student. Our flexible approach supports students with their additional needs whilst creating an individual pathway that challenges and supports them to be the best that they can be.

Our skilled team of teachers, teaching assistants and therapists work collaboratively to design a personalised learning programme, tailored to the needs, strengths and interests of every student.

Partnership working is central to the success of our students; we are committed to working with our families to support the progress and well-being of their child. Families have regular contact with the team at Portfield School who offer high levels of support and advice.

What we do

At Portfield School we are proud of a truly unique curriculum design, which is flexible, creative and tailored to the individual. The curriculum offer is holistic and enables the self-confidence, resilience and self-advocacy of the students to bloom as well as allowing the individual to achieve accredited qualifications. In addition to academic achievement, we build emotional wellbeing and resilience and develop the students’ social and independence skills.

Our holistic curriculum includes not only education, but also therapy, the development of skills for life, independence, and a focus on accessing the world of work through a highly tailored work experience programme.

At Portfield School, respect and equity underpin everything we do. We recognise the amazing attributes that each of our students have, and we support their continual development to enable everyone to thrive. Our students are encouraged to take on new challenges, engage in appropriate risk-taking and apply the skills they have learnt their whole lives.

Most importantly, we inspire our students, finding creative ways to navigate challenges and ensuring that they have the skills to be independent adults who can make meaningful choices and take an active role within their community.

Each of our students receives a high-quality education delivered through the immensely capable and effective hands of our specialised school team. We have a highly motivated, talented, and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who have high aspirations for our young people. We provide a caring and challenging environment ensuring that all students reach their full potential.

Inclusion is at the heart of our school where all pupils are nurtured and encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop into creative and ambitious learners. We are extremely proud of their achievements and take every opportunity to celebrate them.

We are immensely proud of Portfield School which provides education to students from the age of 4 to 19. Our team is a dedicated group of individuals who make it their sole purpose to improve the lives of our students and find ways to make the impossible, possible.

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