SEN Class Teacher- Maternity Cover
Avalon School, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PS52 days remaining to apply
Start date details
March 2025
Closing date
12 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Needs
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS
SEN Class Teacher- Maternity Cover job summary
Avalon School is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street. Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ – together with our parents and the learners themselves - we aim to teach skills for the whole of life.
The school is looking for a dynamic, resilient, creative and motivated full -time teacher with a passion for raising aspirations and focused on student outcomes to cover maternity leave from March 2024 (end date is to be confirmed). PMLD and SLD specialist/experience would be an advantage.
As a school we are focused on the Preparation for Adulthood framework, and we develop pathways for students to work towards their destination at Post 16 or Post 19. We actively encourage our students to aim for a place at college or in paid employment wherever possible.
Avalon School and Polden Bower School Federation is a partnership of three schools which include, 2 special schools; Polden Bower School in Bridgwater, Avalon School in Street and The Bridge School which is the PRU (Pupil referral Unit) serving Sedgemoor area.
We are committed to developing the skills of all staff and offer a rich CPD programme. Successful candidates will join a friendly and supportive team of staff who are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils.
Avalon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.
Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines
Age range of students: 11 -19
Please contact Amy Norris , Head of school, should you need any further information. Enquiries and visits are welcomed, please call 01278 443081 to arrange an appointment.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Avalon School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 65 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Avalon School website (opens in new tab)
Avalon is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street. Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ – together with our parents and the learners themselves - we aim to teach skills for the whole of life.
Avalon school is committed to developing the skills of all staff and offer a rich CPD programme. Successful candidates will join a friendly and supportive team of staff who are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils.
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