Specific Learning Difficulty Teacher

Hours: 18 per week

Duration: this is an event-linked role to 31st August 2020 in the first instance, with strong possibility of extension for one further year.

We are looking to appoint an experienced SpLD Teacher to be our Lead Teacher for students with specific learning difficulties across all Key Stages, and to teach small withdrawal groups and 1:1 interventions.  Working closely with the SENCO, the new post-holder will also develop and deliver programmes of literacy and numeracy intervention, devise an executive functioning programme to be delivered by SEN staff, and take responsibility for exams access testing and applications for identified students.  Previous experience in supporting high functioning autistic students with high levels of anxiety is essential for this role.  For more details about the role please see the job description.

The role is 18 hours per week over 5 mornings.

We offer: 

• Excellent relationships within a strong team
• On-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Successful Candidates will have: 

• Recent experience of working with secondary age children
• Previous experience of working with autistic students with high levels of anxiety
• Post graduate qualification in assessing and supporting SpLD
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A commitment to the ethos of the school 

For more information about the school please see the William Perkin website, and for more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies 

William Perkin CE High School, Greenford

William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has seven year groups (7 - 13) totalling almost 1,400 students.  The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.  The Twyford Trust’s fourth school – Ada Lovelace CE High School – opened in September 2018 and is temporarily based in additional accommodation at the William Perkin site until its own new building opens in September 2020.  Ada Lovelace currently has 257 students in Years 7 and 8.

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies  for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description and Application Form.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time above.  They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk   Please do not submit applications by fax.

Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 25th February 2020

Interview date: Week beginning 2nd March 2020 (date tbc)

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check 

The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.