English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Dominic’s School is a special academy in Surrey and provides outstanding education for pupils and students aged 7-19 typically with a primary diagnosis of Speech Language & Communication Needs and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition. The school is located in Hambledon, close to Witley, Milford, Guildford and Godalming.

We are part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT), a specialist Trust with 12 Academies and 7 College Centres across London, Surrey and Sussex. 

At St Dominic’s we believe passionately in a multi-disciplinary, ‘needs led’ approach to meeting each child’s and young person’s needs, resulting in carefully managed groupings, including specialist intervention work from our in house therapeutic team. 

The school works closely in partnership with families, referring authorities and external agencies to coordinate the best possible education, care, guidance and support for its pupils and students

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-driven, flexible and talented Teacher to teach English across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. You must have an innovative and engaging approach to lessons to convey the subject to pupils and students, and monitor and assess to ensure the best possible progress.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside our dedicated team of teachers, therapists and behaviour specialists in a supportive environment where planning is informed by our multi-disciplinary team which allows for a blended approach across the curriculum. As well as academic progression, the school’s approach aims to ensure that every child and young person is developed to enable them to reach their full potential and add value to society and live life to the full. 

Applications are welcome from both NQTs and experienced teachers. Experience of working within a SEN setting is desirable, but not essential.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steph Chown, Head of Upper School, by email at schown@stdominicsschool.org.uk.

Please contact Therésa Jones, Principal's PA & Office Manager by phone 01428 684693 or email: tjones@stdominicsschool.org.uk for further information or to arrange a visit to the school.

To apply for this role please use the quick apply option.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing date: 12 pm, Monday 8th November 2021

St Dominic’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.