Class Teacher

Post Title:                  Class Teacher KS1-KS3 (Complex needs with autism)

Post Location:          Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB

Position Status:        Permanent

Contractual Hours:   Full time/Part time (Flexible working)

Contractual Weeks: 52 per year

Salary:                       MPS/UPS plus SEN 1

Post Start Date:        September 2023

Closing Date:            30th April 2023

Interview Dates:       TBC

About Woodside Academy

Woodside Academy is an all age special school, (EYFS-Post 16 for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism). The school is a flourishing and vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley.  The school’s moto is “All together better” and we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all. Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school.

Woodside Academy joined London South East Academies Trust in April 2019. London South East Academies Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust consisting of mainstream and specialist schools offering special and alternative provision. We aim to provide outstanding education and training for children and young people in every Trust academy, bringing together specialist provision to deliver a real alternative to mainstream education. We are quickly developing a track record of academic success and with ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

London South East Academies Trust

London South East Academies Trust currently comprises eight schools, providing high quality education for 5-19-year olds across the boroughs of Bromley and Bexley. Our schools, all rated Good by Ofsted, include a mainstream primary alongside special and alternative provision.

Formerly known as Bromley Educational Trust, our expanding multi academy trust was renamed in 2016, reflecting our aim to develop excellent education across the wider region.

The Role

We offer a comprehensive and bespoke CPD programme throughout the year and have a good record of upskilling staff at all levels. The role is more likely to suit those who are trained/experienced within Early Years or Primary special settings but secondary trained practitioners also with SEN/autism experience are also welcome to apply.

We operate an EYFS/Primary model of teaching up to and including Year 9. 

This is an opportunity for a teacher who is keen to join a collaborative and ambitious team. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have experience of delivering ambitious personalised learning programmes for children with SEND. 

We are seeking to appoint a class teacher who is:

• Passionate about high quality personalised provision for children with autism.
• An excellent teacher with experience or expertise in working with pupils with complex needs in EYFS/Primary/Special Needs.
• Will be an excellent role model, especially encouraging positive relationships with everyone they come into contact with.
• Equipped with strong inter-personnel needs.
• A resilient practitioner committed to further development.
• Someone who loves working closely with others to change things for the better.

We offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, delightful pupils and students who teach us something new every day
• A committed and caring staff team
• A proactive and supportive SLT and governing body
• A comprehensive induction and an ongoing extensive CPD programme
• Opportunities to develop your skills and talents
• Very small class sizes with high pupil/staff ratio

Benefits

Staff have access to employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/ bike loan scheme, lease car scheme and annual season ticket loan.

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.