Class Teacher
Peterhouse School, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 September 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
2 SEN Points
What skills and experience we're looking for
o Right to work in the UK
o Qualified teacher status
o Degree
o Good knowledge of Autism specific practices and approaches
o Knowledge of and commitment to high standards of safeguarding
o Commitment to participate in ongoing training and professional development
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
o Willingness to learn and self-reflect
o Ability to use initiative and to think creatively and flexibly
o Knowledge of the National Curriculum
o Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
o A good understanding of how children learn
o Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
o Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
o Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
o Knowledge of effective behaviour support strategies
o An ability to devise, monitor and review individual learning focus targets (related to pupils’ EHCPs) so pupils learn and remember what is most important to them
o Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
o Self-motivated and resilient
o Ability to work as part of a team
o Energy and enthusiasm
o A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
o High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
o Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
o A commitment to the social inclusion of pupils with SEND.
o A commitment to high achievement and a pupil centred approach.
o Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
o Commitment to safeguarding and equality
What the school offers its staff
o Teacher pension scheme
o Excellent ongoing professional development research-informed practise and training.
o Employee Assistance Programme
o A team of leaders, teachers and staff that are welcoming, skilled and dedicated to our pupils
o A stable, friendly and committed staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
o Learners who enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
o An exceptional school with good established practices, a sound financial position and future place of growth;
o High levels of support to develop your teaching, including partnership work
o We offer a competitive rewards and benefits package
Commitment to safeguarding
Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.
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About Peterhouse School
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 66 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Peterhouse School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@aipeterhouse.org
- Phone number
- 01704506682
Peterhouse School is a non-maintained Specialist School for pupils with ASC aged 5-19 in Southport.
Peterhouse aims to provide a specialist environment which is flexible and responsive in fulfilling the academic, social, emotional and physical potential of all our young people, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be a successful autistic adult.
Arranging a visit to Peterhouse School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@aipeterhouse.org.
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