Class Teacher

The Role

Our broad spectrum Special School, which is part of Unity MAT, caters for pupils aged 4-19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with dedicated and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances.

Core purpose:

• To provide a high quality educational experience for all children.
• Teach a class/groups of pupils, ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their complex learning, personal and social needs.
• Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and governors.

Key Requirements

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reflective and creative teacher to join our friendly and ambitious school. Experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs is desirable. A passion for enabling pupils with SEN to achieve their full potential is essential.

The vacancy is to cover maternity leave in the Secondary Department (full-time), commencing January 2022.

Relevant Allowances: SEN Allowance.

Additional Information & How to Apply
For further information informal visits are welcome – please call for an appointment - 01675 463590. Protocols will be shared in advance to ensure stringency and safety. Alternatively, a member of SLT will discuss opportunities with candidates via the telephone or a Teams meeting.

Closing date:  12th November 2021
Interview date: Friday 19th November 2021

Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Supporting documents
Job Description
Job Application Form
Equality Form
Person Specification