Class Teacher
Bleasdale School, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Hours per week: 37.5 Full time. We welcome application from those who would prefer part-time hours. Please note this on your application form.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £31,650 to £43,607
Pay scale
- MPR 1-6
Additional allowances
Plus SEN 1 Annual £2,679
What skills and experience we're looking for
QTS Status.
Experience of working with pupils with SEN needs.
Good classroom practitioner with evidence of setting
appropriate expectations to advance learning by engaging and
motivating pupils.
Knowledge of how to give positive and targeted support to
pupils with a range of needs.
Knowledge and understanding of the national curriculum
Ability to differentiate tasks appropriately.
Ability to use appropriately a range of teaching and learning
strategies for whole classes, individuals and groups which
stimulate and challenge pupils.
Ability to set clear and appropriate targets, feed back to pupils
and make effective use of assessment to promote progress.
Good time management skills.
Up-to-date ICT skills to enhance teaching & learning.
Ability to work as part of an effective team showing
enthusiasm, adaptability and flexibility.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to participate in the additional activities of the
school, including extra-curricular activities.
A commitment to further professional development.
Ability to reflect on own practice
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of
children and young people
Commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to health and safety
Commitment to attendance at work
What the school offers its staff
Thank you for your interest in the post of Class Teacher in our school. At Bleasdale School we want someone to join us who strives for the very best for the children and pupils, wants to achieve highly and wants to reach the highest standards for staff and pupils alike. You will have the energy to help our pupils become as independent as they can be through continually asking for the best from all involved in their school life.
Bleasdale, an outstanding PMLD/SLD specialist school nestled in the hills of Silverdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bleasdale is a standalone day school for pupils aged 2-19 and pride ourselves on supporting pupils and their families through pivotal transitions of their life from portage, nursery, primary, secondary, Post 16 and beyond. The curriculum has been carefully crafted to support individual learning journeys into adulthood. Strong multiagency working is weaved into specialist teaching and learning, mirrored by the dedicated school spaces that include: Hydro-Pool facilities, Rebound, Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) green spaces, PE and performance hall (to name but a few). The building holds a strong coaching culture at the heart of what we do supporting everyone to be the best person they can be. Ofsted has consistently reached a judgement that Bleasdale is Outstanding, and Bleasdale is proud to hold strong links to other outstanding providers nationally as well as locally.
This role would be ideal for a teacher at all levels who wishes to further enhance their practice. You will benefit from a strong supportive team throughout the school, with excellent career opportunities. The school has developed a strong practice of supporting staff to improve and progress. We are interested in what you can bring to our school to benefit our pupils and families. This is an exciting time to become part of the Bleasdale team and I look forward to receiving your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bleasdale School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 39 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Bleasdale School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01524 701217
Bleasdale School is an Outstanding Special School in Silverdale, Lancashire. Silverdale itself is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We encourage all potential candidates to come and see our amazing school in action for themselves!
Arranging a visit to Bleasdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk.
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