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  • Job start date

    21 October 2024

  • Closing date

    7 October 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    10 September 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1-M4

What skills and experience we're looking for

About this Role

We are looking for a fantastic teacher to join us for a key teacher position on our formal curriculum pathway. This pathway offers provision for students with a broad range of Severe and Complex Learning Disabilities, for more information on this pathway please visit the curriculum page of our website. This role will be within a Key stage 2 class.

We are committed to, and passionate about, the learning and progress of our pupils. Staff and governors have high aspirations for our children and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all. We are a hardworking and enthusiastic team who enjoy the challenges and opportunities of working within a school environment. There is a happy and positive atmosphere in which children can fulfil their potential and grow in self-confidence with respect for the people and environment around them.

Applicants should:

  • have excellent communication skills, good emotional literacy and be resilient in challenging environments
  • be passionate, inspirational and put the needs of children and young people first
  • have the commitment and expertise to develop the potential of pupils of all needs and abilities
  • be able to motivate, engage and inspire all pupils to learn
  • be calm & able to maintain a sense of humour under pressure, whilst flexible enough to adapt as situations change
  • be committed to developing pupils’ independence and emotional and physical well-being
  • work collaboratively within a team and alongside other professionals to ensure that learning is appropriate to meet the needs of individual learners

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • children who will make you smile everyday
  • a commitment to professional development and career progression
  • a school where staff enjoy working as part of a dedicated, supportive and creative team, aiming for excellence
  • a supportive and encouraging Leadership Team
  • an excellent Employee Assistance Programme offering a wealth of professional advice & support
  • A wellbeing day to be taken any time during the school year.

Applicants from specialist or mainstream settings are encouraged. The position will be an excellent opportunity for colleagues looking for a new challenge in their teaching career.

We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all we can offer. Please contact the school office to arrange to arrange a convenient time.

Parayhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Commitment to safeguarding

Parayhouse is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Parayhouse School

School type
Special school, ages 7 to 16
School size
48 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 16

OUR SCHOOL: Parayhouse is a non-maintained special school for students with significant speech, language and communication needs, moderate/severe learning difficulties and associated social, emotional, behavioural and medical difficulties. The School caters for 50+ students from 7 – 16 years of age.

Teachers, therapists and LSAs work collaboratively as part of a close and supportive multi-professional team, planning, delivering and evaluating the curriculum and its impact.

Parayhouse is a ‘good’ school with ‘outstanding’ behavior [Ofsted 2018]. The relationships within the School are strong and the ethos is positive, caring and ambitious. The parents are extremely supportive and the Trustee Governors work closely with the senior leaders and staff. Students describe the school as “safe” and “like a family” [see our video on the website www.parayhouse.com]

Arranging a visit to Parayhouse School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.bristow@parayhouse.com.

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