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Class Teachers (Full & Part Time Positions Available) - The Avenue School

The Avenue Special School, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BZ

This job expired on 27 March 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Full & Part Time Positions Available
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £31,650 to £49,084

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full & Part Time Positions Available

September 2025 start

Due to ongoing expansion, we are looking for Class Teachers to join us in September 2025 and we welcome teachers at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re a newly qualified teacher (ECT) taking your first steps in the profession or an experienced educator eager to further develop your skills, we may have opportunities for you.

We encourage applications from mainstream colleagues considering a rewarding transition into Special Educational Needs (SEN) education, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements to balance personal and professional commitments.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with special needs? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About our School:

The Avenue Special Needs School, based in Tilehurst in Reading, supports over 250 pupils aged 3-19 with severe or profound learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and autism. Our small, well-resourced classes and dynamic approach foster active, healthy lives and engaging education both in and out of the classroom.

Conveniently located, the school is easily accessible via multiple local bus routes, and on-site parking is available for added convenience.

About the Role:

We are looking for motivated and resilient teachers who can:

• Deliver a creative, flexible, and differentiated curriculum tailored to the individual needs of pupils.
• • Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• • Work collaboratively with support staff, families, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each pupil.
• • Foster a classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

This is a challenging but highly rewarding role that requires a proactive approach, emotional resilience, and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of every pupil.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A great place to work with friendly colleagues, an excellent work life balance and good terms and conditions of employment.

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development tailored to your needs.

• Access to staff well-being initiatives, including wellness days and mental health support.

• Opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking school.

• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/ - and fill in the forms that you’ll find in the Support Assistant recruitment section.

Please state whether you are interested in a full or part time position.

All completed forms must be returned to recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.ukby the closing date.

For more information and/or to arrange a tour of the school, please call Vanessa Carrick – HR Manager on 0118 214 5257.

Closing date 9.00am on Friday 28th March 2025 Interviews will take place week commencing 31st March 2025.

All employees of The Avenue School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks

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 The Avenue Special School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Avenue Special School website
• Email address: recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-avenue-special-school-reading

The Avenue School Special Needs Academy is a day special school for boys and girls from the age of 2 – 19 with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Arranging a visit to The Avenue Special School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk.

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