Primary Teacher

Unsted Park School & Sixth Form, Munstead Heath Road, Godalming, Near Guildford, Surrey, GU7 1UW

We are seeking to appoint a committed and reflective teacher to join our vibrant and enthusiastic teaching team. This post will suit professional individuals who are prepared to work flexibly in a vibrant, caring and supportive environment.

This role will entail the following:

• Overseeing, with support and direction from SLT, the Primary provision at Unsted Park School.  This will entail working alongside the Curriculum, behaviour and assessment leads to implement these areas effectively within the Primary setting ensuing that they meet the requirements of the Primary curriculum
• Working alongside the SLT to ensure staffing and budget allocations are effective in meeting the needs of the pupils placed at Unsted Park School
• Ensure that all pupils make excellent progress across the curriculum and are ready for the next stage of their education.

The following knowledge and skills would be of benefit to the role:

• An excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum, including the delivery of Phonics;
• Demonstrates outstanding classroom practice;
• An understanding of SEN and how these may present in the classroom;
• An excellent communicator;
• Experience of working with pupils with SEN, and in particular those who present with challenging behaviours;
• Experience of working within a Primary setting;

Unsted Park School is a specialist residential and day school/6th form college for children and young people with high functioning Autistic Spectrum Condition or Asperger's.  We are committed to providing the highest level of education and care in a safe, positive environment that enables each individual to achieve his or her maximum potential.

The focus of the whole school approach is in three core areas: education, independence and inclusion. Based on these core areas we provide individual, child-centred programmes which recognise individual abilities and strengths and help students to reach their full potential.

Our students may need some additional help occasionally and can benefit from methods such as TEACCH, and very close liaison with the therapy team where there are sensory and/or communication needs.

Priory Education and Children’s Services is a leading company in the UK. With over 100 high quality schools, colleges and homes we focus on making a real and lasting difference for everyone we support.

It would be beneficial for all candidates to visit the school prior to applying so that they can appreciate the responsibilities of this post and meet members of the Senior Leadership Team.

Please contact Dan Goldstraw, Head Teacher, for an informal discussion on 01483 892061.

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references will be requested prior to interview for all roles within our schools.

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

Disclosure

Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.