Lead Teacher for Autism Base within a Mainstream School
Marlborough Primary School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (range £32,724 - £38,241) + SEN allowance (range £2,085 - £4,116)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017 (or June 2017)
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2017
Job overview
We are a very successful and welcoming multi-cultural school set in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea near the Kings Road serving a diverse community. We are looking forward to moving into our brand new school in September 2017 and are seeking to appoint a talented and suitably experienced practitioner to our staff team who can lead our specialist 16 place provision for primary aged children with autism. The provision will open in September 2017 in a dedicated base within the new school. Ideally we wish to appoint a lead teacher to take up post before September 2017.
You will:
- have a clear understanding of effective teaching and how to raise and sustain achievement in ASD provision
- be an excellent communicator who is able to engage effectively with the children, parents/carers and staff on a daily basis
- be committed to inclusion and building close working relationships with the mainstream school
- have a proven track record of exemplary practice across the primary age range especially with ASD children
- be able to ensure high quality provision for children
- have the skills to develop a highly successful and motivated team and liaise with a wide range of outside agencies
- be committed to making a difference in an highly inclusive school where morale is high and staff have high expectations of themselves and the pupils
We can offer you:
- A friendly, supportive and collaborative team to work alongside
- A well-resourced environment designed specifically for ASD children
- Children who love learning and love being at Marlborough
- Strong and ambitious leadership at all levels with a clear sense of strategic direction
Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit or for an application pack please contact Janet Wallace on 0207 589 8553 or email info@marlborough.rbkc.sch.uk
Closing Date: 30th January 2017
Interview date: Wednesday 8th February 2017
About Marlborough Primary School
Marlborough Primary School is an inclusive, well established and welcoming two form entry primary school serving a diverse local population in the heart of Chelsea. The school has been in existence since 1878 and we are proud of its place within the community.
In September 2017 we moved into a brand new state of the art building which offers spaces for creativity and recreation. The school has access to a dance studio, a creative media suite, an art and design studio, large hall spaces, terraced outdoor play spaces. a MUGA and specialist provision for autism.
Values and vision
The school's core values are firmly based on equality and inclusivity. The school also aims to promote creativity, foster curiosity and encourage pupils to be resilient life long learners.
We aim for achievement for all and encourage the children to be the best they can be in everything they do.
Ofsted report
'There is a strong focus on shared values that align with the school's motto, 'be the best you can be.'
'Pupils from different ethnic groups achieve equally well because the school is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and is highly successful at tackling discrimination.'
'Provision for pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is exceptional.'
'Pupils achieve well. They make good progress from low starting points..'
'There is a strong sense of community which pupils are proud and happy to be part of.'
'The school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is outstanding.'
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