SEND Teacher (Science would be an advantage)

The Birches School (Hexagon Care Services)

Job Title: SEND Teacher (Science would be an advantage)  

Location: Blackpool
Salary: £22,760-£30,960 (dependent on experience)
Start date: September 2018 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Hexagon Care Services is a forward thinking and privately owned National Provider of Children’s Services. Within the services they offer, they run 6 small independent schools which educate boys and girls between 11 and 18 which cater for pupils with a range of complex needs. All schools are rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’.

The Birches School is currently situated in Poulton le Fylde and has been registered with the DfE since November 2005.  It is a small independent school that caters for up to 7 boys aged 11 – 16, many of whom have complex needs.   At KS3 the school offers a broad and balanced education in line with the national curriculum. AT KS4 the school offers Functional Skills level 1 and 2 in English, Maths and ICT and accreditation in PSHE.  There is the option to study GCSEs for the more academically able pupils.  All physical education takes place offsite. Attendance at the school is excellent with most boys achieving well over 95%.  There are two qualified teachers and a qualified HLTA. The school was last inspected in October 2016 and was judged good in all areas.  

Due to an expansion of services, The Birches School is moving to larger premises situated in Blackpool from September 2018 and will become a 16 place co-educational school for KS3 and 4 pupils and is therefore looking to appoint a new Teacher of Science of Maths to join their existing staff from September 2018.

We offer:

· Small class sizes

· Opportunities for cross-curricular development

· Excellent CPD opportunities

· A comprehensive induction package with full and ongoing training

· A contributory pension scheme following successful probation period 

You will:

· Have QTS status – qualified to teach KS3/4 Science or Maths

· The ability to teach ICT would be advantageous.

· Hold a full clean driving license

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly skilled and committed teachers who believe in delivering an innovative and creative curriculum to our students. The post would be suitable for experienced teachers as well as NQTs.

For an application pack, to arrange a visit or an informal chat regarding this post and working at the school please contact Diane Jamieson or Katie Mcwilliams on 0191 267 6555 or 07713323792 or email permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk 

Completed application forms should be submitted by 11am on 28th June 2018 to Diane Jamieson via email.

Applications will be reviewed as received, so we may be in contact before the closing date.

The appointment will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure through the DBS. At interview applicants will be expected to provide evidence confirming date of birth and academic qualifications.

Hexagon Care Services, HR Dept, Unit 1, Tustin Court, Riversway, Preston, PR2 2YQ.