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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    11 October 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

PSHE

Working pattern

Full time: 6.5 hours per day Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£36,745 - £56,959 - Pay Award Pending

Additional allowances

1 SEN Point - £2,539

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience and Qualifications:

Holds a recognised DfE teaching qualification

Has teaching experience including an understanding of the National Curriculum (Knowledge of both primary and secondary curriculum is desirable)

Has experience in curriculum development and differentiation

Holds a Teacher of the Deaf qualification - Desirable

Has an interest in deaf education and a commitment to train alongside a willingness to learn/improve British Sign Language skills

Relevant subject specialism to contribute to an aspect of curriculum development

Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrates a good understanding of the qualities of excellent teaching and learning.

Demonstrates excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.

Has a commitment to high quality teaching across subjects and to effectively support/ teach in integrated and department settings, raising standards of achievement.

Shows a clear understanding of equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff and how it relates to the inclusion and expectations of deaf children.

Has an ability to plan and evaluate individual programmes of work

Has high expectations of self and others

Attitude and Commitment

Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm and excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Has a commitment to a bilingual policy and the use of British Sign Language

Has a commitment to work as part of a team, both in their department and across the school


Shows initiative in a variety of contexts

A commitment to support colleagues and to develop the school positively

What the school offers its staff

At Blanche Nevile we offer:

  • Small class sizes with additional support staff
  • Generous PPA time that is above national requirements
  • A friendly, professional working atmosphere where staff retention is high.
  • Regular training opportunities including learning British Sign Language (BSL)
  • Motivated and delightful students who are keen to learn
  • Supportive parents and Governors

Further details about the role

Blanche Nevile School is a well-known and highly regarded School for Deaf students. Its history dates back to 1895 when it first opened.

We are an exciting, innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 - 16. The Secondary school is co-located with Fortismere School, Muswell Hill. The Primary school is co-located with Highgate Primary School.

Phase: Secondary age range, although experience of working in the primary sector is welcomed and some teaching will be at the primary site.

Salary: MPS/UPS + Inner London Allowance + 1 SEN point – 32.5 hours per week

Permanent Contract

The school is on a journey to ‘Outstanding’ following a ‘Good’ Ofsted (February 2023).

“Pupils enjoy coming to this special school. They feel safe and they are happy. All pupils learn British Sign Language (BSL) as well as English. Communication threads through everything at the school. BSL is a vital and vibrant aspect of school life. Pupils and adults communicate throughout the day with humour and warmth.” (Ofsted 2023).

Teaching

We are looking for an excellent PSD/PSHE Teacher to join our skilled team of deaf and hearing staff. Other teaching specialisms are also valued by the school and will be considered within the successful applicant’s timetable.

Approach

We offer the best of both worlds through quality inclusion and small class specialist teaching with a commitment to a child centred, sign bilingual approach

The successful candidate will:

  • have experience of teaching in the secondary phase
  • have experience of working with children with SEND
  • high expectations and excellent planning and differentiation skills

  • have knowledge of British Sign Language or a commitment to work towards a minimum of BSL Level 3
  • have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (ToD) qualification is desirable but not essential. However, the successful applicant would be supported to undergo training in due course to gain this mandatory qualification if they did not already hold it. This would be funded by the school. Additional support and training will be given as required.

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the role with interested candidates. Visits are warmly welcomed by appointment.

Tour dates with Interim Headteacher: Friday 4th October at 4.15pm and Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 4.00pm. Please book organised tour dates through sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk

For further information and an application pack please visit www.blanchenevile.org.uk . Completed applications should be returned to sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk

Closing date: 9.00am, Friday 11th October 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 16th October 2024

Safeguarding: Blanche Nevile School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed following the validation of two relevant references for the post applied for. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate prior to starting work.

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 Blanche Nevile School

School type
Special school, ages 3 to 16
School size
69 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 16
Phone number
020 8442 2750

Special School for the Hearing Impaired

Arranging a visit to Blanche Nevile School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk.

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