Teacher

Dear Prospective Candidate,

Many thanks for your interest in the role of teacher at Bishopswood School.

We are seeking dedicated and passionate teachers who are committed to providing the best possible education and life opportunities for all our students. We have positions available for an immediate start, and the opportunity for a teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) for the right candidates.

The Governors wish to appoint suitably qualified fulltime teachers (although part time would be considered) who are.

·      Passionate, with drive to ensure our pupils receive the best possible education.

·      Positive and creative, with a flexible approach.

·      Forward-thinking, inspirational, and receptive to change.

·      Able to work within the larger school team and manage a small team of class staff.

·      Able to respond to challenging behaviour with sensitivity and resilience.

In return we can offer.

·      The opportunity to teach within a forward thinking and supportive team.

·      A structured induction programme.

·      Excellent professional development opportunities.

·      A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give students the best possible opportunities.

·      A strong commitment to staff well-being.

Bishopswood is currently a local authority, maintained community special school in South Oxfordshire (Berkshire border) that provides specialist education for children aged 2—16 years with severe (SLD) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs, including those children with ASD. Holding an inclusive ethos, Bishopswood endeavours to provide specialist provision alongside its co-located mainstream partners across two sites;

·         Primary Provision - Sonning Common Primary School, Sonning Common

·         Secondary Provision - Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School, Sonning Common

Bishopswood was inspected in November 2021 and judged to be inadequate. As part of the rebuilding process, Propeller Academy Trust (PAT) has been identified as the sponsor by the Regional Schools Commissioner and the Trust are currently working in partnership with Oxfordshire Local Authority and the Interim Executive Board, who remain responsible for the education of all at Bishopswood in the meantime.

Bishopswood now benefits from strong leadership at both school and governance level with a clear strategic plan for improvement in place. At the Propeller Academy Trust, our guiding principle is to be a Trust providing quality educational offerings alongside excellent facilities, whilst maximising each school's potential. The vision is for every school in the Trust to be a centre of excellence for education, building a collaborative ethos and maximising opportunities for staff and young people.

Visits to the school are welcome by arrangement. Please contact the school office on 0118 9724311 or by email office@bishopswoodschool.co.uk to arrange a suitable time.

Completed applications and a supporting statement should be returned to office@bishopswoodschool.co.uk.co.uk. Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.

It is important that you include accurate contact details including email addresses for all your referees. 

The Propeller Academy Trust and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

The Propeller Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school’s community”