Old Hall & Mary Elliot Federation of Special Schools

Old Hall School
Bentley Lane, Walsall, WS2 7LU

Class Teacher – (Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover), Ref: TV33721
Accountable to: Head of School and Assistant Headteachers
Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover
Salary range: MPS/UPS £25,714 – £41, 604 + £2,209 (SEN Allowance)
Required to start ASAP

If you…

• Will work with optimism and positivity;
• Are a passionate advocate for learners that require close support to meet their complex needs;
• Plan, deliver and assess engaging, exciting and progressive learning activities;
• Understand the link between assessment, planning and delivery of learning activities;
• Can demonstrate success in your practice as a teacher of those with SEND;
• Are a true team player, and will be able to inspire class team members to support teaching delivery;
• Have a passion for SEND education, inclusion and equality;

… we would like to meet you.

We wish to appoint a Class Teacher, in a full time, temporary until 31^st August 2022, role with positivity, unconditional positive regard, and a passion for the teaching and learning of those with complex Special Educational Needs.

Old Hall School is a specialist setting in Walsall providing education to young people at EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, all of whom have a variety of SEND complexities. The post holders will be joining our vibrant team as we move forward with mission and refine our excellence in nurturing, developing and shaping young lives

Old Hall is part a collaborative, supportive and progressive federation. This is an exciting time, and offers an opportunity to provide the empathy, support and nurture that will directly impact the future of the lives of the most significantly challenged young people in the area.

This role should appeal to you if you are confident in your ability to combine a high level of skill in the classroom with the child-focused and nurture based approach we expect from staff. Working closely with the supportive Teaching teams, Head of School and Assistant Headteachers, the post holder will be responsible for a class, and expected to contribute to subject development for the school. If you are a UPS candidate, an appropriate responsibility will be attached to the role.  

Application forms can be downloaded from the vacancies page on the school website;
https://www.old-hall.walsall.sch.uk/our-school/current-vacancies/

Completed application forms with a covering letter should be returned via email to recruitment@old-hall.walsall.sch.uk no later than 12 noon on Friday 8^th October 2021

Interviews will be held: Week Commencing 18^th October 2021

Start date: January 1^st 2022

Our federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete a DBS check. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.