SEN Teacher (Subjects Negotiable)

SEN Teacher (Subjects Negotiable)

MPR plus £2,106 SEN allowance

Wishmore Cross Academy, part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), is an ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 2015) residential special school in Chobham, Surrey, for boys aged 9 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We can admit up to 80 boys and can offer up to 14 residential places (including extended days) on a flexible basis for up to 4 nights per week. The academy is situated within easy reach of the M25 and M3 and, although in Surrey, is very close to Berkshire and Hampshire.

‘Well trained, supported and motivated staff provide consistently high levels of care. They develop strong, trusting relationships with young people.’ - Ofsted 2015

‘Innovative ways of working have ensured the needs of vulnerable young people are well understood and they are given the right level of support to address their difficulties.’ - Ofsted 2015

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and dedicated Teacher with Special Educational Needs experience (SEN) to join our teaching team!

The successful candidate:

• Will have a passion for SEN and a creative, inspirational approach to delivering the curriculum in a number of subjects.  
• Will have the ability to teach both KS3 and KS4.  
• Will have an understanding of behaviour management strategies to support children 

In return, we offer:

• Well supported teachers who are committed to driving high standards
• A school that invest, not only in our students, but also our staff by providing regular CPD opportunities 
• A leadership team who welcome fresh ideas, and see the retention of staff as a high priority

We would welcome applications from NQTs as well as from graduates looking for work experience prior to training to teach and we have a well-established Schools Direct programme.

All applicants are encouraged to visit the academy prior to making an application.  To arrange, please contact Greg Moss on 01276 857555.

As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them.  In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes.  You will also be offered membership of a Health Cash Plan, Vehicle Affinity Scheme, Cycle2work, Childcare Vouchers and Westfield Rewards.

This position is required As soon as possible. Interviews are scheduled to take place  toward the end of the week commencing 20 November 2017.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. For further information on this position and to make an application please click the 'apply' button.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements.  Please visit our website http://www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/our-teaching-school/our-school-direct-teacher-training-vacancies for further details.