Complex Needs ASD Teacher
Bradfields Academy
Medway
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + SEN 2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2024 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2023
Job overview
Contract: Permanent Full Time
Salary: MPS + SEN 2
Location: Bradfields Specialist SEN Academy Medway Towns, Kent
Start Date: January 2024 or sooner
Closing date: 2nd October 2023
Interviews: w/c 9th October 2023
Due to an expansion of places being offered to SEN students across Kent and Medway, Fortis Trust seeks to appoint a full time teacher to the Bradfields Academy Pine Community. This community caters for students that have a complex diagnosis of ASD, and require specialised teaching with a consistent team of adults.
The successful candidate will undertake the day to day teaching of a group of complex needs students across all subjects of the academic and pastoral curriculum. They will be supported by a consistent team of TAs allocated to that class and community. 9
Students in the Pine Community are grouped by stage rather than age and so the teaching group will have a variety of students within it.
Bradfields Academy is a member of Fortis Trust and whilst the successful candidate will be based at Bradfields Academy they will enjoy the full benefits of working in a multi-academy trust.
Applicants should have a clear understanding of effective teaching, raising and sustaining achievement, and the care and support of complex individuals. They should have a vision and a drive to deliver meaningful and personalised curricula. Both experienced teachers and those just setting out in their careers would be considered
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults).
We are an equal opportunities employer.
We would welcome interested candidates to arrange a visit, please contact Louise Tombs on 01634 683990 or louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk
Interested candidates should submit an application form.
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About Bradfields Academy
Bradfields Academy is an innovative and forward-looking specialist SEND provision which provides education for students who experience a co-morbidity of complex learning disabilities and difficulties [CLDD] including speech, language, emotional, sensory, physical and autistic spectrum disabilities. It aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our educational programme, which is cited as being excellent, has resulted in year-on-year improvements in exam passes and rates of progress that warranted OFSTED outstanding judgements for achievement [2022 and 2017]. Our pastoral programme is extensive and impacts student well-being, resilience and self-esteem.
Mission, Values and Aims
Bradfields Academy aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our Mission
Striving for excellence where all within our community flourish
Our Ethos and Values
- Aspiration and Success
- Collaboration and Inclusivity
- Respect and Resilience
Our Aims
- Develop the confidence to be curious, imaginative and take calculated risks.
- Develop recreational and work‑related skills that extend beyond the academy.
- Develop a sustainable sense of personal pride and self‑worth.
- Guide and prepare students for each new phase of their life.
Wellbeing Vision Statement
At Bradfields Academy, for all individuals to thrive, learn and achieve, they must feel happy, safe and supported. We strive to achieve a culture that: promotes a healthy lifestyle; cares for each other; celebrates successes and provides the ability to work through difficulties, and extend this into our wider communities. Within our academy, we develop character strengths and promote the resilience needed to make the most of the life that lies ahead.
Exam Results
Our examination results continue to show that irrespective of need and diagnosis, all students, when provided with appropriate support and challenge can achieve accreditation. Furthermore, we are evidencing increasing numbers of students achieving qualifications, in certain subjects, that are in line with those achieved by their peers in mainstream settings.
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