5 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    12 May 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    25 April 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time, term time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Qualified Teacher Pay Scales

Additional allowances

1 SEN point

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are in an exciting position and looking to appoint full time, permanent dynamic, inspirational, energetic and creative Teachers.

The successful candidates will have evidence of outstanding classroom practice and be able to prepare and deliver engaging and challenging lessons. The successful candidates will be able to develop positive relationships, inspire and motivate our learners to achieve.

We welcome applications from teachers with experience, Early Career Framework teachers, subject specialisms and teachers new to special education.

We ask that the candidate has experience of working with learners with complex needs, either in mainstream or special school settings.

The candidates must be prepared to be based in any phase of school including post 16.

At the Aspire Federation, we offer a targeted and comprehensive Professional Development Programme for all of our staff, including ECT’s, providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from teachers with experience in SEND and subject specialisms.

Candidates are encouraged to visit our website and social media to discover more about Landgate School and The Aspire Federation. Perspective applicants can request further information and ask questions via email to: enquiries@admin.oakfield.wigan.sch.uk

Application forms available online via Wigan Greater Jobs.

Closing date: Sunday 12th May 24

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What the school offers its staff

At the Aspire Federation, we offer a targeted and comprehensive Professional Development Programme for all of our staff, including ECT’s, providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from teachers with experience in SEND and subject specialisms.

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.

Applying for the job

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About Oakfield High School and College

School type
Special school, ages 11 to 19
School size
327 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Phone number
01942 776142

Oakfield High School / College provides for up to 275 mixed secondary aged learners from 11 – 19 years with complex learning difficulties. The learners have a range of difficulties including severe and moderate learning difficulties with associated behavioural problems. Some learners may also have medical conditions and / or physical disabilities that adversely affect their ability to learn.

It is an essential requirement that all post holders at The Aspire Federation are committed to working co-operatively and collaboratively in order to create an ethos in which all learners, commensurate with their needs and abilities:

 develop a healthy lifestyle, and develop a positive self-image
 feel safe at the School,
 enjoy their education, and achieve the highest standards
 are able to be positively involved in the wider community, and recognise their rights and responsibilities
 are equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding to enter the world of work.

Please be advised that although initially based at a specific site the post holder may be required to work across both the Federated Sites.

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