Key Stage 3 Classroom Teacher

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY?

Do you feel passionate about teaching and learning and do you strive to enable every pupil to achieve their potential?
Do you want to join a highly successful and committed team?

We are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and creative teacher to join us in raising standards for our learners.

You will already be;

• An outstanding classroom teacher or NQT with primary or secondary mainstream or special school teaching experience
• Proactive, resourceful and energetic

You will demonstrate;

• A commitment to improving the outcomes and life chances of young people with complex special educational needs
• The skills to continuously improve the learning experience for our children

The post will involve teaching, care and pastoral responsibility for a class of Key Stage 3 learners. Learners in Key Stage 3 are taught in class bases using a thematic approach through the International Middle Years Curriculum with some specialist teaching for practical subjects.

Brent Knoll is an all age special school for children and young people with social and communication difficulties including autism. Many of our learners also have significant learning difficulties. The school moved to a brand new purpose built building in September 2015 which has brought new and exciting opportunities for enriching the curriculum and learning.

If you are interested in an exciting future in special school education in a cutting edge provision and working collaboratively alongside experienced and like-minded colleagues this could be the post for you. This is an ideal post for an outstanding classroom practitioner looking to develop their teaching career in special education.

You will benefit from opportunities for further professional development and career progression as we value and support staff in all aspects of school life. NQTs at Brent Knoll benefit from our outstanding NQT programme. We have a comprehensive induction programme for staff and a highly supportive leadership team as well as three Leading Practitioners on the staff team to provide expert advice and training for colleagues.

We will offer you;

• A passionate, driven and successful school where you will feel very well supported in your role
• A comprehensive and supportive induction process
• The support of an experienced school leadership team
• A school that is committed to ensuring that every child succeeds
• Individualised professional development and career enhancement opportunities
• A commitment to the wellbeing of all staff
• The equivalent of one day per week for preparation, planning and assessment
• High levels of skilled and experienced in-class learning support
• The support of working with a multidisciplinary team of professionals

To get a feel for our exceptional school please visit our website at www.brentknollschool.co.uk

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we implement all aspects of the safer recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date for applications: Friday 17 June 2016
Interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 27 June 2016

The application form is attached. This application form must be completed and returned via email to admin@brentknollschool.co.uk or by post to the school. CV’s are not accepted.

Visits during the school day are welcomed and encouraged please call the school office on 0208 699 1047 to arrange.