Class Teacher
Lonsdale School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UTThis job expired on 1 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
5 January 2022
Closing date
1 October 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS
Additional allowances
SEN 1 Allowance
Class Teacher job summary
Lonsdale School wishes to appoint an innovative teacher (primary, middle or secondary trained) who is committed to our inclusive vision and ethos. A teacher specialism in core subjects, English, Maths, Science, ICT would be an advantage.
This is an exciting opportunity, especially for an educational professional who is keen to do something different and work in a setting where child-centred and bespoke high quality learning is at the heart of everything we do. We are a PNI special school and our students, all of whom are enthusiastic, highly motivated learners, have a wide range of abilities and have high expectations from their staff.
Classes are structured on ability, not age. Groups are small, with an average of 8 pupils. Pupils’ studies and attainment vary widely with some pupils focusing on a life-skills-based curriculum whilst others study towards GCSEs, BTECs or Functional Skills qualifications at KS4 and Post 16.
A visit to our school, virtual and real, is essential for those who are considering this post.
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
The law requires this position to have an enhanced criminal background check. This is to protect children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard positions of trust. The position is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. If your application is taken further you will be asked to declare details of any criminal record, even convictions that are 'spent' according to the act. If you are offered the post this information will be checked against DBS. You will be provided with full information at each stage.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Lonsdale School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 18
- School size
- 112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Lonsdale School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@lonsdale.herts.sch.uk
Lonsdale School is a special school for young people, aged 3 to 18 with physical and neurological impairments (PNI), as a primary need. We provide support for our pupils who often have other SEN needs including speech and language communication, hearing or visual impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, learning difficulties and social emotional mental health needs. All our learners have an EHCP.
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