Special Needs Teacher
Cherry Garden School
Southwark
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 9 November 2016
Job overview
Cherry Garden is an outstanding community special school that meets the needs of children (2-11 years) with severe and complex needs including autism. We are a committed and motivated staff team who are constantly striving for ways to improve outcomes for all children. We will be moving to a new purpose built school within eighteen months with amazing facilities.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a teacher who is enthusiastic and committed with a passion for improving outcomes for the whole child. We can provide excellent CPD opportunities within a supportive and forward thinking environment.
We are looking for someone who:
- has high expectations for all children.
- can demonstrate excellent classroom practise.
- is passionate about enabling children to learn to the best of their ability.
- is able to lead and motivate a team and work collaboratively within teams.
Previous experience within a special needs setting is essential, to have a minimum of two years’ experience of teaching pupils with severe and profound learning disabilities including pupils with ASD. To be trained and competent in managing pupils with complex medical needs, such as gastro feeding and managing oxygen in the school environment. Visits are strongly recommended. For informal discussions please contact Teresa Neary, Headteacher on 0207 2374050.
All Southwark schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Application requests and information about our school can be found on our school website at www.cherrygardenschool.co.uk. Alternatively you can contact Susan Meacock School Business Manager on 0207 2374050 or by email on admin@cherrygarden.southwark.sch.uk.
Closing Date: (Midday) Wednesday 9 November 2016
Interview Date: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Cherry Garden School
Macks Road, London
SE16 3XU
Tel: 020 7237 4050
Head Teacher: Teresa Neary
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About Cherry Garden School
To be a centre of excellence by providing a learning environment that is professional and caring,encouraging continuous improvement for all - including schools in partnership and the local community thereby promoting positive attitudes. Providing children with an appropriate curriculum that has communication at the forefront.
At Cherry Garden school we aim to become a centre of excellence by…
Providing children with an appropriate curriculum with communication at the forefront which
• Enables all children to achieve their individual potential.
• Raises self confidence.
• Provides learning experiences which are child centred, stimulating, challenging and enjoyable.
Providing a professional and caring learning environment which
• Is calm and welcoming.
• Is safe and secure and adapted to meet individual needs.
• Promotes equality of opportunity, tolerance and respect for others.
• Promotes strong teamwork.
• Is Energetic and enthusiastic.
Encouraging continuous improvement for all by
• Promoting the sharing of expertise in the community.
• Welcoming the community in shared experiences.
• Promoting a collaborative approach with partner schools and other agencies.
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