Teacher of Complex Needs
Underley Garden School
Cumbria
- Expired
- Salary:
- Unqualified Teacher: £17,208 - £23,212 / Qualified Teacher: £23,720 - £27,652
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 July 2019
Job overview
Teacher – Complex Needs
Salary: Unqualified Teacher: £17,208 - £23,212 / Qualified Teacher: £23,720 - £27,652
Due to the significant expansion in our school, Underley Garden seeks an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher who can inspire children with complex learning needs.
About the School
The young people who attend Underley Garden all have an EHCP/statement of special educational needs. Underley meets the needs of a range of SEN including; Autism, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health & Medical needs and related behavioural difficulties.
About the Group
We are part of the Acorn Care and Education Group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
Acorn Care and Education provide education and care across 20 schools and 19 residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.
We can offer an attractive package, including planning and preparation time, a well-organised and resourced department, friendly, supportive colleagues, well-motivated young people and small class sizes.
We will consider Qualified / Unqualified Teachers for this position.
The School reserves the right to interview and/or make an appointment before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Underley Garden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About Underley Garden School
Underley Garden is a unique setting, providing specialist education and care through the highest levels of expertise. On our most recent Ofsted we were rated 'Outstanding' in all areas.
Our highly personalised approach ensures a more inclusive life for children & young adults, whatever their range of of complex needs: including autism, learning & communication difficulties, and associated problems.
Residential & day places are much sought after: from Primary years at “Holly Trees” through to Secondary & Adult Care. In our specialist environment of understanding and calm, our focus is to make learning opportunities appropriate, meaningful and relevant, with an emphasis on social and communication skills.
Our highly trained, experienced staff are dedicated to unpick each pupil’s specific needs and match them with an integrated blend of educational and therapeutic aims which ensures progress and success.
The onsite therapists – Speech and Language, Occupational, Educational Psychologists and Learning Disability Nurses – regularly visit each class and home to help ensure our therapeutic approach is embedded across every aspect of Underley Garden life.
Our location, on a private estate close to the Lake District, offers personal space to explore & enjoy the beautiful environment as well as wonderful opportunities to join local community activities such as our recent success as winners of Cumbria in Bloom.
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