Teacher - Castle Wood School

Castle Wood is an outstanding broad spectrum Special Primary School. We are passionate about teaching and learning and making a difference is children’s lives. We have received two successive outstanding Ofsted judgements and have been praised for our use of Early Years practice and principles throughout our school. Our vision is “Together children first”.

The governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspiring qualified teacher to join our hardworking supportive and welcoming staff. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a special needs school and be keen to demonstrate innovation and excellence in their classroom practice. Excellent knowledge of Early Years practice and principles is also required.

We are looking for teachers with:
• outstanding classroom practice
• vision and a thirst to deepen knowledge and practice
• personal skills and qualities required to form positive relationships with parents and carers
• ambition for themselves and their pupils

The successful candidate will:
• be qualified teacher status
• have evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
• have knowledge of current educational developments in teaching and learning, particularly in relation to pupils with special educational needs including Autism
• have knowledge of Planning, Assessment, Recording and Reporting for pupils with a broad spectrum of needs
• have the ability to work in partnership with outside agencies in order to meet pupils’ needs
• have knowledge and understanding of behaviour management skills and strategies, both theoretical and practical, required by staff to manage challenging behaviour effectively
• have an appreciation of the importance of safeguarding children
• have evidence of effective assessment and target setting for pupils with learning difficulties

In return, we will provide:
• personalised Continuing Professional Learning
• opportunities to work with experts from a range of disciplines
• opportunities to work beyond the school
• committed and supportive colleagues
• supportive governors and parents

Tours of the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school. Please download an application pack from the school website or below. In your application form please detail the skills, knowledge and expertise which are required to become a successful Class Teacher and why you wish to work in a Special school in particular.

Unfortunately, due to the extremely high number of applications expected, we are unable to respond to each individual. If you have not heard by 1st December 2019 then your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Application packs are available to download below and are returnable direct to the school - dochertys@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk

Relevant Dates

Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2019

Interview date: Week commencing 25th November 2019

Key Requirements:

This 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 exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).