10 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    6 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    19 September 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Contract type

Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,000.00 - £38,810.00 Annually (FTE) SEN Allowance: £2,384 per annum, pro rata, FTE 1

SEN Teacher job summary

As part of The Partnership Trust, The Mendip School is a school for children aged 4-19 with Autism and Speech Language and Communication Needs. Our Vision, co-produced with pupils, staff and families means we want our young people to:

  • Feel safe in school and the community
  • Be learning and developing skills that can support them in adulthood
  • Recognise ways in which they can be happy with themselves and into their future   
  • Live as independently as they are able to  

Not all Super Heroes wear capes…some teach. Are you a passionate Teacher who can support with our vision and make a real difference to children’s lives? Natalie our Headteacher and her Senior Leadership Team are always looking for super people to join them, and right now are looking to appoint a hardworking and dedicated Class Teacher.

Applicants from specialist and mainstream settings are encouraged.  The position will be an excellent opportunity for colleagues looking for a new challenge in their teaching career. This role is offered with  Subject Lead TLR for English.

The School has high aspirations for our children and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education that is accessible for all as learning can look different for everyone. At our school the curriculum is aided by therapeutic interventions and the environment the school and staff create. It’s only through your super heroteaching that we will create that environment together to ensure the pupils progress towards a happy life that they can enjoy.

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

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
  • excellent and exciting indoor and outdoor learning environments
  • a supportive and encouraging Leadership Team
  • an excellent Employee Assistance Programme offering a wealth of professional advice & support
  • the support of a Trust who like us, values its employees and respects our school’s individuality

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.

If you are a 'good' teacher, you can teach anywhere, if you are a 'Super' teacher you can only teach at The Mendip School.

All applications should be made via MyNewTerm

The Partnership Trust 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

The Partnership Trust 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.

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About The Mendip School

School type
Free School, ages 4 to 19
School size
160 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 19

Thank you for expressing an interest in working The Mendip School, a school for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Speech, Language and Communication Needs aged 4-19.

The Mendip School is part of the multi-academy trust partnership known as The Partnership Trust. This status allows the school to be more autonomous and to focus on initiatives that raise aspiration and achievement for children and young people.

The Mendip School staff and governors are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of our pupils. We have high aspirations for our young people and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all our pupils that focuses on individual, personal and academic achievement. Students are taught in small groups, usually with more than one member of staff in attendance. There is a happy and positive atmosphere in which young people can fulfill their potential and grow in self-confidence with respect for the people and environment around them.

We would welcome applications from people who may currently be working in mainstream schools as full training and support programmes are offered to those who have limited experience of working in a special school.

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