English Teacher

Salary: MPS (Outer London) + SEN 1 

Contract: Full-time and Permanent

Start: 1st September 2020, subject to clearance checks

Location: The Link Secondary School, 82-86 Croydon Road, Beddington, Surrey, CR0 4PD

There is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative and rapidly improving school.

The Link Secondary School is a vibrant, diverse, Special School for children with a primary need of Speech, Language and Communication or with a diagnosis on the Autistic Spectrum. Many of our students have associated learning difficulties including Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, and often present with high levels of anxiety.

We are committed to providing our students with an outstanding education. Improving opportunities and outcomes for our students is at the heart of all that we do. We believe that all young people deserve to leave education confident that they have developed the skills they need to achieve their ambitions, with meaningful education, work and life experiences to draw on.

The school’s vision of Independence, Communication, Wellbeing and Achievement for all is integral to our work.  We work in partnership with parents and carers, and with the wider community, to prepare our students for their future lives.

The ideal candidate

• To be considered a real asset to the school, you must demonstrate:
• An understanding/knowledge and experience of working with children with special needs, particularly those with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• An ability to teach English/Literacy across all Key Stages
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
• An energetic and enthusiastic 'can do' attitude
• A friendly and professional manner
• Hold a recognised full teaching qualification such as QTS or be willing to undergo teacher training in line with current regulations
• An understanding of alternative and therapeutic interventions for student progression
• Innovation and competence in utilising resources to provide a stimulating learning environment
• Commitment to achieving the highest possible standards for all learners with a proven record of enabling learners to fulfil their potential

For more information please contact Sandy Turner on 0208 688 5239 or email office@linkprim.org.uk

To apply for the role please send your completed application to office@linkprim.org.uk

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 8th June at 12pm

Interview Date: 11th or 12th June 2020

The Link School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to a health check and an enhanced DBS disclosure.