13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    16 May 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    23 April 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1-M6 depending on exerience

Additional allowances

SEN 1 Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will have:

- Expert knowledge of the primary curriculum and an ability to differentiate this for pupils working within the earliest stages of learning

- Qualified teacher status

- A passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs.

- An ability to build effective working relationships with staff, pupils and families

- A drive for improving the outcomes of the children in your care.

What the school offers its staff

Well-being Day


Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts for high street chains

Sick Pay

Pension Scheme

Further details about the role

Mayfield Special School educates pupils with SLD, PMLD and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The school is operational on three sites which are 12 miles apart.

We are currently seeking an exceptional individual/s to join our teaching team at Mayfield School in Torquay in September 2024.

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.

Here at Mayfield our core ethos is to support the ongoing development of every pupil's EHCP needs in a safe, nurturing and happy environment where we are all 'Learning Together to be the best that we can be'.

You will have:

- Expert knowledge of the primary curriculum and an ability to differentiate this for pupils working within the earliest stages of learning

- Qualified teacher status

- A passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs.

- An ability to build effective working relationships with staff, pupils and families

- A drive for improving the outcomes of the children in your care.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and other stringent safeguarding checks

Commitment to safeguarding

All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies are available to view on TES.com where applications need to be made

Applying for the job

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About Mayfield School

School type
Special school, ages 2 to 19
School size
266 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
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 nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org.

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