Job title: Teacher of KS3 and KS4 Maths and Science

Start Date: September 2021

Location:  Church Lawton School

Contract: Full Time, 37 hours per Week. Permanent

Salary: Main Scale Teacher, MS 1 – 6, £25,714- £36,961 plus SEN of £2,270

Job reference: NASAT- CLS

Help make an Everyday Breakthrough happen by joining our team.

A breakthrough can seem like the smallest thing, but it can make the world of difference to someone on the autism spectrum. By becoming a Teacher at The National Autistic Society you’ll help make Everyday Breakthroughs happen more often.

Who we are looking for

We are a forward thinking Autism Specific Specialist Free School with a new and exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join us as a qualified Teacher of KS3 and KS4 Maths and Science.

We were inspected in November 2017. The School was rated as Good overall, with outstanding in personal development, behaviour and welfare.  The school was also Autism Accredited in January 2019.

Supported by the National Autistic Society Academies Trust and National Autistic Society, we cater for up to 70 students aged 4-19 with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. As a part of the NAS Academies Trust, we have developed significant professional and working partnerships with the already established Independent NAS schools and other NASAT Free Schools, drawing on knowledge and expertise through professional working relationships to ensure best practise is shared.

The post holder will work across KS3 and KS4 in Maths and Science. Experience or knowledge of another foundation subject would be advantageous along with any experience of teaching upper KS2.

We aim to deliver the highest level of education and experiences to ensure the best life chances become a sustainable reality for every young person (on an individual needs led basis). Together, we will create a safe, positive and structured environment in which every young person is respected and encouraged to achieve independence (through academic, employment and personal skills development).

To be considered for this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate a desire for improving pupil outcomes (including those of high aspiration and vision), as well as some specialist ASD knowledge (through experience and/or practice). The right candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning and the skills to engage, inspire and motivate our students to support the school in raising achievement. You will also offer a flexible approach to your role and be confident in delivering the curriculum to a small group and across various levels of academic ability.

What we are looking for:

•           High expectations of pupils regarding achievement and behaviour

•           Good team skills with self-motivation and the ability to inspire others

•           Approachable and caring nature

•           Passion for teaching and working with students and the ability to drive them to be outstanding

•           Enthusiasm to ensure that students get the education which they rightly deserve

•           Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, students and parents

•           Raise aspirations, expectations and achievement of all students regardless of ability

•           Willing to play as part of a team and go the extra mile to up keep the Church Lawton values

•           Teaching Experience in other KS3 foundation subjects and upper KS2 would be advantageous

•           Committed to the safeguarding of students

•           Focused on the learning and development of students and encouraging high achieving

•           Enthusiastic, flexible and friendly approach

•           Good understanding of assessing progress of students within a specialist SEN environment

Hours of work

200 days inclusive of 10 non pupil training days (1 week autism specific and 1 week INSET). Normal hours may be varied to meet the changing needs of the school. There may be occasions when additional hours are necessary to meet specific or special requirements.

Being a Teacher takes bravery, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.

We need you to be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people.

Along with a host of benefits – from shopping discounts to flexible working and a competitive pension scheme - we’ll make sure you get excellent autism-specific training to help further your career.

You may have a personal connection, a desire to work with or real life experiences working with autistic people. If you share our Values and are willing to make a difference to the lives of autistic people, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form via the link in the attached advert.  Applications must be completed in full. Only complete applications will be considered. Should you experience any issues with the electronic application form, please contact the school. CVs will not be accepted under any circumstances.

For more information about this job prior to application, please contact Stacy Booth via email details contained in the attached advert.

Closing date: Wednesday, 30^th March 2021 at 9.00am

Interview date: w/c 10^th May 2021

Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion. We will not be accepting applications from previous applicants on this occasion.

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenges perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people. Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.