Teacher in the Autism Centre
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HBThis job expired on 15 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Immediate start
Closing date
15 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 March 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent with an immediate start. We are willing to wait for the right candidate. Qualified Teacher’s Main or Upper Pay Scale
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational class teacher to work in our Autism Centre.
The successful candidate will:
- Have an excellent knowledge of autism and a deep understanding of statutory SEND paperwork.
- Be a positive team member who can lead the work of support staff in the Autism Centre and liaise effectively with mainstream colleagues.
- Maintain effective communication between school and families.
- Beinspirational, dedicated and committed to creating a stimulating learning environment.
- Beaneffectiveclassroom teacher with high expectations of pupils, attainment, progress and behaviour.
- Have a sound understanding of how to develop communication development with children.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
- An organisation committed to excellence where students and staff are valued.
- A small class of individual learners with a range of social communication needs.
- A team of skilled support staff who work hard for the benefit of all children.
- A well-resourced Autism Centre with a sensory garden, sensory and calm room and access to mainstream facilities.
- The opportunity to be part of a school that is developing rapidly and is on a very secure improvement journey.
- Potential career progression or leadership opportunity for the right candidate and the opportunity to work with senior leaders to help shape provision and develop inclusion to mainstream classrooms.
Further details about the role
For further details, please visit the school website:
https://www.westovergreenschool.org.uk/Vacancies/
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.
About Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 405 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@westovergreenschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01278422943
Westover Green Community School & Autism Centre caters for children between the ages of 4 and 11 and is set in the historic market town of Bridgwater, just a few miles off Junction 24 of the M5.
Our School Motto is “Opening the gates to learning” and we endeavour to realise this in all we do. We believe, in line with the philosophy of the national curriculum, that all children have equal entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum.
MISSION STATEMENT
" To provide a safe, enjoyable and motivational environment where all children and adults are respected, accepted, valued and included, enabling children and adults, as individuals, to confidently and successfully achieve their full potential "
Arranging a visit to Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@westovergreenschool.org.uk.
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