Teacher of Specialist Provision(Autistic spectrum Disorder)

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The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic full-time Teacher of Specialist Provision(Autistic spectrum Disorder) who can join a team of professionals working with a range of complex needs including profound and multiple learning difficulties and autism. Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs is essential. We are looking for an outstanding teacher who will demonstrate a high level of commitment to these special young people. The salary for this post is £22,467 to £38,250 plus 1 SEN (TLR available for suitably qualified/experienced candidates)

Elms Bank Specialist Arts College is an outstanding generic secondary special school for pupils aged 11-19.

Ofsted October 2014

“Teaching is outstanding and has a very strong impact on students’ learning and progress over time.”

We are looking for a colleague who:

• will provide excellent learning opportunities and engage our pupils
• will be able to inspire confidence in meeting the needs of our pupils
• will be highly motivated and will contribute to team working and team building
• will be able to take advantage of the professional learning opportunities we can offer
• will be able to teach outstanding lessons

This post is particularly suitable for an outstanding teacher who has experience of teaching pupils working below National Curriculum level 4. The teacher would be expected to demonstrate that they are competent in using a range of teaching strategies to engage and develop pupils’ understanding to ensure that they reach their full potential.

Applications from both primary and secondary trained teachers are welcome. You will be part of an excellent team and will be given extensive support to develop to your full potential both in this role and beyond. NQTs are invited to apply for this post.

You are very welcome and encouraged to visit the school by making an appointment before completing your application. Please contact Georgina Lucking, PA to Headteacher 0161 766 1597 to arrange visit.

Employees of Elms Bank Specialist Arts College have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application forms are downloadable from here.

Please complete an application form and write a letter explaining how you meet the person specification criteria. Completed application forms are returnable to Mrs E J Parkinson, Headteacher, Elms Bank Specialist Arts College, Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester M45 8PJ or by email to E.J.Parkinson@bury.gov.uk by noon on Wednesday 22 March 2017.

Closing Date: Noon Wednesday 22nd March 2017

Elms Bank Specialist Arts College
Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8PJ