English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6AX

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  3rd September 2024

• Closing date

  1 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + SEN allowance

English Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

The position would suit primary or equivalent practitioners with the enthusiasm, creativity and resilience to work in our successful and inclusive Learning Community. If you are already a SEN/SEMH specialist or have experience of working effectively with vulnerable pupils with challenging behaviour and relish the opportunity of moving into special education, then this position is ideal.

Applications from both primary and secondary practitioners are welcomed.

We are seeking:

Exceptional teachers who are able to work with vulnerable pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) or an outstanding ECT passionate about working in this area.

The ability to be creative and use imaginative flair to engage is essential, along with resilience, drive and high expectations to inspire students to achieve.

We can offer you:

High quality professional development and support including bespoke CPD

Small class sizes with a maximum ratio of 8:2

Progression opportunities across the Trust

Visits to the academy and informal discussion are welcomed by contacting:

Recruitment - 01908 889400

CVs will not be accepted but an application pack can be found on our website: www.stephensonacademy.org.uk or alternatively email recruitment@stephensonmktrust.org.uk

Stephenson (MK) Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust or working on its behalf. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post

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 Stephenson Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 16
• School size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Stephenson Academy website (opens in new tab)
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Stephenson Academy is a successful 80 place special school, which opened in 2012. It has a main site, which caters for 11-16 year olds. We have an associated independent sixth form provision for 16-19 year olds.

As a specialist academy we cater for students who have Education and Health Care Plans with an identified primary need of Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH), many with associated challenging behaviour. Many of our students have additional special educational needs such as speech, language and communication difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and mental health difficulties

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