Full Time Teacher
Russet House School
Enfield
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR Outer London + SEN allowance (£2,270 pa)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2021
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2021
Job overview
If you are interested in and / or have knowledge of teaching children with AUTISM we want to hear from you.
Russet House School specialises in teaching nursery and primary aged autistic pupils. We have classes on our main school site and we also have a satellite provision based in a nearby school. The school is also likely to expand off-site in the future.
This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated teachers interested in autism to join a supportive and skilled team.
The school has excellent facilities and resources and is committed to multi-disciplinary working.
Further information and an application pack can be found on the school website at www.russethouse.enfield.sch.uk
Visits to the school are recommended and can be arranged by making an appointment with Diana Betancur-Mesa, Office Manager, 02083500650/ office@russethouse.enfield.sch.uk.
Please submit applications to: vacancy@russethouse.enfield.sch.uk
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Monday 17th May 2021 at 9 a.m.
Interviews (including tasks): week commencing Monday 24th May 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Russet House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In line with legislation, it will be an ongoing condition of your employment that you demonstrate, and maintain at all times, a command of spoken English that is sufficient for the job role.
In line with recent legislation, it will be an ongoing condition of your employment that you demonstrate, and maintain at all times, a command of spoken English that is sufficient for the job role.
About Russet House School
Russet House School offers a broad and balanced education for children with autism in a happy, purposeful atmosphere, where everyone counts and every achievement is valued.
The school has been purpose-built and offers superb facilities and resources but the most important resource, however, is the partnership between parents, staff and, of course, children.
Russet House also runs the Enfield Advisory Service for Autism on behalf of Enfield Council.
Our Mission Statement
“At Russet House School we aim to be a centre of excellence, providing a nurturing environment where the individual needs of children with autism are met through multi-disciplinary assessment and high quality teaching.”
Aims of Russet House
1. To provide accommodation and a physical environment designed to meet the needs of pupils with autism.
2. To provide a broad, balanced, relevant curriculum for pupils with autism, which includes access to the Foundation
and National Curriculum at appropriate levels.
3. To provide a range of teaching methods and interventions informed by a knowledge and understanding of autism.
4. To maximise potential and raise levels of achievement, particularly in the areas of communication, social
development and management of behaviour.
5. To create a learning environment which encourages flexibility of thought and promotes confidence, independence
and self-esteem.
6. To provide a learning context which reflects the diversity of cultural backgrounds and offers equal opportunities for
all.
7. To offer multi-disciplinary assessment and ongoing intervention.
8. To create an environment where parents/carers and professionals are seen as equal partners in an interactive
team.
9. To help the child with autism develop appropriate behaviour with an appreciation and acceptance of social norms
through individual and group learning experiences.
10. To promote honesty, courtesy, self-discipline, tolerance and respect for others and their beliefs.
11. To create a working environment where all staff, regardless of role, are valued for their contribution to all aspects
of school life.
12. To maintain an experienced and well-trained team and offer opportunities for ongoing staff development and
training, particularly in the area of autism.
13. To raise awareness of autism and associated communication disorders.
14. To provide integration into mainstream school where appropriate.
15. To promote inclusive education by working in partnership with other special and mainstream schools.
16. To establish positive links with the local community.
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