Teacher (special)

Richard Cloudesley School is a four times outstanding special school for pupils aged 2-19 with severe physical and complex learning needs. We are on two sites, co-located with mainstream partners and based in Islington. We wish to appoint a teacher who is keen to contribute to the vision and ethos of our exciting school.  The post will be working with a mixed ability group and could be in either our primary or secondary department, depending on experience and the needs of the school.  

The successful candidate will: 

• Be a resilient, dynamic, innovative and exceptional class teacher; 
• Be able to motivate, lead and inspire young people; 
• Have energy, enthusiasm, a positive attitude to life and a love of learning; 
• Be able to lead a team of classroom-based teaching assistants to maximise young people's learning; 
• Understand the role of assessment in supporting students to make the best possible progress in all aspects of their learning. 
• Be able to work in close partnership with families and healthcare professionals to support young people's cognitive, communication, emotional, physical and sensory development; 
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with all members of our community.
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As well as teachers with a special school background, applications from mainstream teachers are welcome, including those with primary or secondary experience.  We will consider applications from candidates preferring to work part time hours. 

School visits are essential. Please contact Sarah Kelly, Business Manager on 020 7704 8127 ext. 5504 or email sarah.kelly@cloudesley.islington.sch.uk to make an appointment.

Closing date:                         9am, Monday 3rd July 2023

Interview date:                      week beginning 10th July 2023

Please apply using the online application process

If shortlisted you will be asked to send evidence of two recent lesson observations prior to coming for interview. 

Richard Cloudesley School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Our environment is diverse in character and in its student population and we aspire to reflect this diversity in our staff. We positively welcome applications from minority groups. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is reflected in our rigorous approach to the recruitment and professional development of our staff. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

In line with KCSiE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates.  The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on the candidates’ suitability to work with children.  Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.