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Special Needs Teacher

Kingfisher School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3RR

This job expired on 6 February 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  April 2023 or sooner if possible

• Closing date

  6 February 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time 5 days per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28000-£43685
• Additional allowances:

  SEN 1 point £2384 and for the right candidate a TLR 2.1 £3017

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors wish to appoint a suitably qualified full-time teacher who;

• Has exceptional interpersonal skills
• Is creative in their planning to teach our pupils with a range of SEN
• Is an energetic, hardworking, and motivated professional who is ambitious and shares our drive to achieve an outstanding provision for our very special children and young people
• Is committed to meeting the individual learning needs of our diverse group of pupils
• Is passionate about working in partnership with parents and other stakeholders
• Is self-motivated, dynamic and have the ability to both challenge and support colleagues
• Understands how an outstanding education can support pupils and their families

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, inspiring, and highly skilled Senior Leadership Team
• A dedicated, talented, and hardworking team
• A supportive, knowledgeable, and committed local group of governors
• An outstanding body of parents and carers
• Access to a wide network of outstanding professionals across the Trust
• A strong commitment to staff well-being
• And most importantly; an incredibly warm, hospitable, and fun-loving group of children and young people who are inspirational and a delight to work with and for

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

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About Kingfisher School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 116 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingfisher School website
• Email address: office@kingfisher.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01235 555512
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingfisher-school

Kingfisher is a great school and really welcoming as soon as you step through the door. It provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for a wide variety of learners with additional needs. Our best resource is our dedicated staff. There is a professional partnership here in the school with all colleagues working together to offer the absolute best for our young people.

The school caters for young people aged 2-19, who have severe, complex or profound needs, including autism. Our school is organised into pathways that are designed to meet the particular needs of the children offering them learning programmes building on their individual strengths and celebrating their achievements. There is excellent partnership with the health and social care professionals who work alongside us at Kingfisher.

Our curriculum is designed to support the individual needs of all our pupils. The driving force and intent behind our curriculum is to develop independence at every opportunity.

Arranging a visit to Kingfisher School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kingfisher.oxon.sch.uk.

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