Teacher of SEN
Bishopswood School, Reading, RG4 9RHThis job expired on 4 January 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Easter term
Closing date
4 January 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 December 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 5 days/32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
Additional allowances
SEN1 + possible TLR for a curriculum subject
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking dedicated and passionate teachers who are committed to providing the best possible education and life opportunities for all our students. We have positions available for an immediate start, and the opportunity for a teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) for the right candidates.
The Governors wish to appoint suitably qualified fulltime teachers (although part time would be considered) who are.
- Passionate, with drive to ensure our pupils receive the best possible education.
- Positive and creative, with a flexible approach.
- Forward-thinking, inspirational, and receptive to change.
- Able to work within the larger school team and manage a small team of class staff.
- Able to respond to challenging behaviour with sensitivity and resilience.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer.
- The opportunity to teach within a forward thinking and supportive team.
- A structured induction programme.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give students the best possible opportunities.
- A strong commitment to staff well-being.
- Up to 3 paid wellbeing leave days per year (1 day to be taken per full term during term time).
- Generous PPA time.
- Opportunities for flexible working.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Posts classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All post holders are subject to the necessary pre-employment check, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, including a Child/Adult’s Barred List check (where applicable to the role in question).
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bishopswood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 16
- School size
- 72 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bishopswood School website
- Email address
- recruitment@bishopswoodschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01189 724311
Bishopswood is a special school in South Oxfordshire (Berkshire border) that provides specialist education for children aged 2—16 years with severe (SLD) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs, including those children with ASD.
Holding an inclusive ethos, Bishopswood endeavours to provide specialist provision alongside its co-located mainstream partners across two sites.
Arranging a visit to Bishopswood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bishopswoodschool.co.uk.
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