SEMH Secondary Teacher (English/Maths/Humanities/Food Technology/PSHE/Science experience preferential)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing special school, part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust, which opened in September 2020.

We are looking for an inspirational Teacher with a passion for SEN and a creative, innovative approach to delivering the curriculum, to join us and make an impact on the learning of our students. We are looking for candidates with the motivation and determination to ensure that students make progress and also to improve and boost their educational experience. The ideal candidates would be experienced SEN teachers who are able to offer multiple subjects within the Secondary age range, with English. Maths, Humanities, Food Technology, PSHE and Science experience a preference.

Sir Bobby Robson School educates young people between the ages of 8-16 who have a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Many of the pupils are also on the Autistic Spectrum and many pupils can display challenging behaviours. The school serves a catchment area that covers Ipswich and surrounding areas of Suffolk. The school is part of the Trust’s network of special schools, alongside The Bridge School, Ipswich, Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St Edmunds and Churchill Special School, Haverhill. In addition to this, we have been approved to open a new special school in Romford.

You will be supported in your role by experienced special education leaders who will be available to offer advice and guidance as the school moves forward under their leadership. Significant training and development are available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.

For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact Adam Dabin, Headteacher, by email head@sbrschool.co.uk or phone 01473 556210.

Closing Date: 09:00am, 02 December 2022

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.  

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

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