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Teacher of SEN

Bishopswood School, Reading, RG4 9RH

This job expired on 31 October 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): A maximum of 32.5 hours per week to be worked between Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to U3
• Additional allowances:

  SEN1 + TLR2 available for the right candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors wish to appoint a suitably qualified fulltime teacher (although part time would be considered) who is.

• 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.

Flexible working opportunities

* remote working for planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time

* Wellbeing days (up to 3 days per year, one per full term based on a contract of 30 hours or more)

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).

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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 (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bishopswood School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@bishopswoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01189724311
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishopswood-school-reading (opens in new tab)

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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