Teacher

Joseph Clarke school is highly regarded for its expertise in vision impairment. This is an exciting time to join as we are an expanding school and have just moved into a fantastic new building which is part of a redevelopment programme.

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, motivated and adaptable teacher to work across the school with young people with vision impairment and or complex needs. You must be willing to teach subjects across the curriculum in addition to your own area of specialism.  

You must also be willing to learn to support pupils with vision impairment, including learning Braille, and after one year, study for the Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments. 

If you are: 

• an outstanding mainstream teacher, ready to make a serious  commitment to professional development in special education 

• an outstanding special school teacher, wishing to specialise 

Please apply and in return  

We will offer you: 

• The opportunity to shape a growing school, in a newly refurbished building with new facilities

• A wide range of Continuous Professional Development that will further develop your expertise and ongoing career development support 

About Us: 

Whitefield Academy Trust comprises:  

Joseph Clarke School-  based in Highams park has an excellent reputation for the education of pupils with vision impairment that draws pupils aged 3-19 from 12 different London Boroughs, Essex and Hertfordshire.  It has spaces for 100 pupils, and is currently expanding to 140 places. 

Whitefield Schools –based in Walthamstow provides specialist education for pupils with complex needs including communication and interaction difficulties 

Both Schools attract pupils from across London and surrounding counties and together have more than 425 pupils on roll.   

The Research and Development Centre provides support, training and resources for both school staff and other professionals.  It also hosts an excellent library and an Outreach Service which supports pupils across 4 Local Authorities.

Waltham Forest as an area combines the best aspects of vibrant city living with easy access to some beautiful green spaces. It has excellent transport links. 

To find out more about the Academy and to download an application form: Visit www.whitefield.org.uk/jobs or contact the Personnel Department: Tel: 020 8531 3426.  Personnel@whitefield.waltham.sch.uk  

Whitefield Academy Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

• Closing date: 4 October 2017

• Interview date: TBC 

•  Outer London Weighting applies