Class Teacher

We are recruiting for a Class teacher/Leader to join us at Sheiling School, to plan and deliver an appropriate curriculum. To work with our students with complex learning difficulties including autism.

Set in a lovely 30-acre rural setting in Thornbury, close to Bristol, on-site accommodation may be available if required.

What we offer

• 39.4 weeks worked, 12.6 weeks paid holiday inc. Bank Holiday allowance
• Perkbox benefits package and Employee Assistance Programme 
• Team Teach training for all staff
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability

About the job

• To plan and deliver an appropriate curriculum including functional skills, life skills, craft and enterprise. 
• To identify individual needs, to provide effective teaching and be responsible for creating a therapeutic, safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment that enables pupils to succeed in their learning. 
• To identify and meet the individual needs of students with demand avoidance and challenging Behaviour.

About you 

• You will have a Degree and enrolled on the relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience in delivering functional and life skills to students with additional needs.
• Experience in horticulture, green woodwork or related crafts.
• Experience in Team management. 
• Experience of working with SEN pupils and/or pupils with challenging behaviour.
• You are committed to ensuring pupils achieve their full educational potential. 
• You have high expectations for all pupils and will not let disability, disadvantage or challenging behaviour distract you from these high expectations.

Hours and working patters 

The salary is £22,140.00 to £36,285.00 per annum, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications

37.5 hours a week working 8:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday

To apply, please take a look at our website at www.sheilingschool.org.uk or

request an application form from office@sheilingschool.org.uk

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Sheiling School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including thorough checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.