Halesbury School is looking for an experienced and dedicated SEN teacher to join our wonderful team of staff in supporting our pupils in their progress to achieving the best that they can be, in preparation for adulthood.

This is a unique role, that requires experience across all Key Stages, particularly Primary and will give any successful applicant the opportunity to teach across our all age 4-19 School. 

Halesbury has strong links with the local community, supportive parents and a committed and effective governing body.

Our mission statement: “Achieve, Believe and Challenge” provides us with our aims for all pupils and staff;

• Achieve - A Confident attitude towards life - To Feel proud of accomplishments - Reaching goals
• Believe - Proud to be who we are - The best that we can be - To Aim high and shine
• Challenge - The sky is the limit - Overcoming barriers - No target out of reach

The Role: 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must:-

• Be of a Qualified Teacher Status
• Have SEN experience, particularly supporting pupils with autism.

Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be considered for this post.
 
Hours: 32.5 per week, all year round

Salary: Main Scale - UPS (dependant on experience) + SEN 1 Allowance 

Location: Halesbury School, Feldon Lane, Halesowen, B62 9DR
 
 Please see the attached job description for further information.

• Closing date – Sunday 19th January 2025
• Interviews – Thursday 30th January 2025. You will be notified by 3pm on Tuesday 21st January 2025 if you have been successfully shortlisted and invited for interview.
• Start date –  As soon as possible

Should you wish to view the school prior to application, please contact the school office to arrange this - 01384 818630 and ask for Mrs Rebecca Hewitt - HR Officer.

All successfully shortlisted applicants will be subject to a google search as per current Safer Recruitment training. In the interest of safeguarding our pupils, we also ask all applicants to visit our safeguarding page on our website prior to their application. Please see link below;

Click here to view the Safeguarding page on our website

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.  

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk 

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If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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Attached documents
Cover Class Teacher - Updated December 2024.pdf
Class Teacher Cover Person Spec Dec 2024.pdf