Classroom Teacher
The Castle School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JGThis job expired on 14 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
14 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 March 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS-UPS + 1 SEN point
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking passionate, innovative and energetic teachers to join The Castle School Family. Castle @ Theale, part of The Castle School, is a new provision for students aged 11-19 with SEMH and ASD needs, which opened in September 2022.
You will be an exceptional educator who can work within theschool team to create student centred, supportive learning environments. You will develop and deliver an exciting, engaging and challenging curriculum in a truly therapeutic setting.
We welcome applications from teachers from all settings who have the desire to change the lives of young people. You will have a passion for person centred learning and therapeutic approaches and be keen to be involved in the growth of this new provision.
If you have the drive, energy and commitment to making a real difference in a fast paced, challenging and dynamic environment then read on…
The core purpose of this person’s role will be to:
- Plan and deliver person centred learning for students with a variety of individual needs.
- Monitor and review student progress and social and emotional development
- To be part of a positive and inclusive wider school community
- To work with a wider multi-professional team to develop therapeutic learning environments focused on positive wellbeing for both students and colleagues.
This position will be based at our Theale site RG7 5BZ.
Closing Date: 14th April 2024
Interviews: w/c 22nd April 2024
Please be aware we are unable to accept CV's due to our safer recruitment practices. Please ensure that all information is included on the application form.
The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.
What the school offers its staff
For the successful candidate, we can offer:
- The opportunity to work with highly experienced, devoted colleagues and students who value the experiences we provide, within a dynamic, creative, therapeutic environment
- A bespoke package of support and CPD to enable you to grow and develop into who you are aspiring to be
- High levels of support in a caring, positive and inclusive environment
- Well trained, professional and supportive governors
- Freedom to innovate and an active role in contributing to the shared vision of the school
Commitment to safeguarding
The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this and are in line with KCSIE guidance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to their suitability.
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About The Castle School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 180 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Castle School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@castle.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01635 42976
The Castle School caters for children with a variety of complex learning difficulties from the ages of 3 to 19 offering a range of provision for different ages, stages and needs.
The Castle School is a very welcoming and open school with a caring and highly-specialised staff team who are committed to supporting the education of all our pupils and make our school a very special place. We pride ourselves on our warm, caring and supportive atmosphere; a place where children can flourish, learn, enjoy and be happy; a community where we value and embrace support from parents, professionals and friends.
Arranging a visit to The Castle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@castle.w-berks.sch.uk.
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