Teacher of SEN (Specialist Resource Base)

WHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL

PENLLINE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 2XJ

Tel:(029) 20629711  Fax: (029) 20629701

NOR 2230

6TH FORM 420

Headteacher : Huw Jones-Williams

TEACHER OF SEN (SPECIALIST RESOURCE BASE) (SEN)

Required from 1st September 2017, a talented and enthusiastic teacher to join our thriving Specialist Resource Base team. Applications are invited from NQTs, primary trained teachers as well as secondary specialists.  

Whitchurch High School is a popular over-subscribed comprehensive school set in a pleasant suburb of Cardiff.  Whitchurch High School works in partnership with Cardiff LEA, and a Specialist Resource Base (SRB) for KS3, KS4 and KS5 is situated at Whitchurch High School which caters for pupils from across the city.  We currently have 47 pupils on roll in the SRB, all of whom have SEN statements.  The majority are SLD/MLD with SLCD although many pupils have a range of other health issues and complex and significant learning needs.  The pupils are taught in year groups with class sizes of up to 10.  All groups have as a minimum one dedicated Teaching Assistant, and the pupils are predominantly taught by SRB SEN specialist teachers.  Some provision within each year group’s timetable includes lessons with mainstream staff.

Application deadline:   Midday Friday 28th April 2017

Shortlisting: Wednesday, 3rd May 2017

Candidates contacted: Thursday, 4th May 2017 

Interviews scheduled:   Friday, 12th May 2017 

Application equal opportunity policy forms along with a covering letter, not more than 2 A4 sides (12 font) should be:

Emailed to:   jonesk@whitchurch.cardiff.sch.uk

Or/and

Post applications to: Mrs Kath Jones (PA to HT), Whitchurch High School, Penlline Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2XJ