Teacher of pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties
The Oaks Secondary School, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
9 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Thursday 0.8 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary MPS/UPS + SEN 1
Additional allowances
SEN 1
(SEN 2 may be awarded dependent upon qualifications)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Experience of working successfully and co-operatively as part of a team within a school
- Experience of teaching pupils with severe learning difficulties and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of working with pupils in Key Stages 3 & 4 (substantive or during training)
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
- Proven classroom management skills
- Ability to teach a variety of subjects within the school to pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties
- Ability to motivate and inspire learners
- Ability to lead, and work as part of a supportive and effective team
- Ability to deliver the curriculum and a through a blended learning programme including, for example, delivering remotely via TEAMS / SeeSaw
- A strong commitment and proactive approach to improving professional practice through on going and appropriate professional development
- A clear vision and understanding of the requirements of pupils with special educational needs
- Understanding and knowledge of current issues relating to education.
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A good, up to date
knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies
and how to adapt them
What the school offers its staff
Commitment to safeguarding
The Oaks Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Oaks Secondary School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 348 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Oaks Secondary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01388 827380
The Oaks Secondary School which is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last three inspections.
The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.
Arranging a visit to The Oaks Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk.
School location
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