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Maths Teacher - SEN

The Oaks Secondary School, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB

This job expired on 21 October 2024 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  21 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2024

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full Time - Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary MPS/UPS + SEN 1
• Additional allowances:

  SEN1 ; (SEN 2 may be awarded dependent upon qualifications)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
• Proven classroom management skills
• Ability to teach a variety of subjects within the school to pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners
• Ability to lead, and work as part of a supportive and effective team
• Ability to teach Mathematics to GCSE level
• Ability to deliver the curriculum through a blended learning programme including remotely via TEAMS/SeeSaw.
• A strong commitment and proactive approach to improving to professional practice through on going and appropriate professional development
• A clear vision and understanding of the requirements of pupils with special educational needs
• Understanding and knowledge of current issues relating to education.
• A good, up to date knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to adapt them

What the school offers its staff

Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working opportunities

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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There will be a requirement to teach a small number of PE & Careers lessons.

Commitment to safeguarding

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.  In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description and Person Specification Maths Teacher - Oct 2024.docx - 168 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Oaks Secondary School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Oaks Secondary School website
• Email address: s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01388 827380
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oaks-secondary-school

The Oaks Secondary School is a large, vibrant special school for pupils aged 11–19 with a wide range of needs, including moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted in its last four inspections and is proud of its strong, supportive, and nurturing ethos.

Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online. 

As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

Arranging a visit to The Oaks Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk.

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