Secondary Lead Teacher
Mayfield School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
11 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
19 September 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Contracted to 30 hours a week, 52 weeks per year. Term -time, Monday -Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS-UPS (including SEN and TLR points) depending on experience
Additional allowances
TLR + SEN Points
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will have:
- Expert knowledge of the primary and secondary curriculum
- Qualified teacher status
- A passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs.
- An ability to build effective working relationships with staff and pupils.
- A drive for improving the outcomes of the children in your care.
- Experience of working in a Special School setting, would be a distinct advantage.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: high expectations of achievement, a vibrant and creative approach to learning, commitment to excellence and outstanding outcomes in both academic and emotional and social development and an ability to develop positive relationships with the children
What the school offers its staff
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company Pension
Access to well-being benefits
Access to discounts and offers at highstreet shops
Further details about the role
Mayfield Special School educate pupils with SLD, PMLD and pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The school is operational on three sites which are 12 miles apart.
We are currently seeking an exceptional individual to join our teaching team at Mayfield School in Torquay to Lead our Secondary Department from January 2024. Mayfield School is a cross phase special school for pupils with SLD, PMLD and SEMH.
Commitment to safeguarding
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below
About Mayfield School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 266 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Mayfield School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- adam.tapp@mayfield-special.torbay.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01803 328375
At Mayfield School in Torquay we have 180 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties arranged in 19 classes from foundation through to Key Stage 4. We have highly skilled staff and fantastic facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need in a safe, nurturing and happy environment. At Mayfield College in Paignton we have 52 students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The highly skilled College team provide a holistic programme of study for our young people which utilised challenging, relevant and fun learning experiences whilst supporting individual progression and preparation for adulthood. At Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham we have 32 Primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties arranged in 6 classes. Our highly skilled staff support our pupils to maintain academic progress whilst securing attachment and promoting resilience and wellbeing through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy. Across our 3 sites we have the firm mission of Learning together to be the best that we can be building on the successes of today for the challenges of tomorrow.
Arranging a visit to Mayfield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adam.tapp@mayfield-special.torbay.sch.uk.
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