Teacher

Kingfisher School is the only Primary Special School for children with severe and complex learning needs in Oldham. The school is part of Kingfisher Learning Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust set up in 2016. The Trust is planning to grow wisely over the next few years and will be opening a new Free School, Halcyon Way, which will provide for primary aged children with less severe to moderate learning needs. The Trust is also looking to work in partnership with like-minded schools with a similar culture, be they mainstream or special.

Kingfisher Learning Trust is founded on respect for everyone within the Trust family by encouraging and celebrating diversity. With a creative and flexible approach based on high aspirations, there is a commitment to providing opportunities for learning in a safe, supportive environment. The Trust is ambitious for every learner to grow as an individual and develop knowledge and skills to contribute to society. Research and reflective practice ensures an ever-evolving innovative provision across each Academy that gives everyone a voice and an opportunity to celebrate success.

Aspiration - Integrity - Respect

Pursue the best - Be the best - Think the best

Kingfisher is also a National Teaching School and this new teaching post is a real opportunity for a forward thinking, outstanding practitioner to shape and support the Trust’s vision for “endless possibilities”.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner who has:

• Successful experience of teaching children with a range of learning needs
• The highest of standards and expectations for all children
• A passion for a creative and personalised approach to learning
• A commitment to working as part of a team to secure the best outcomes for children

In response, we can offer successful candidates:

• A centre of excellence, judged to be “Outstanding”
• Safe and happy learners making outstanding progress
• A culture of partnership working
• ‘A Place of Learning’ for all
• A motivated, talented and caring staff team
• A continually developing learning environment that promotes optimum learning

Information for applicants:

• Closing date: Friday 2nd February 2018 at 5.00pm
• Shortlisting: Monday 5th February 2018
• Candidates shortlisted to spend a day in Kingfisher: Wednesday 7th February 2018
• Interviews/Observations: Thursday 8th February 2018
• Completed applications, together with a covering letter, to be e-mailed to recruitment@kingfisher.oldham.sch.uk or alternatively, hard copies should be returned to

Mrs Anne Redmond - Executive Principal at the school

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.