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Job details
| Job role | Suitable for NQTs |
|---|---|
| Working pattern | Full-time only |
| Salary | Main pay range 1 to Main pay range 6, £30,478 to £41,076 |
Job summary
The Grove, part of the Heartlands community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.
We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.
Teacher of Special Needs
Salary: MPS + SEN 1
Contract: Full Time
Location: Haringey
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: September 2020
The Grove is a successful, new Special School opened in September 2018, which meets the needs of pupils aged 5 to 19 on the autistic spectrum. We opened our doors to 42 pupils in 2018 and have grown to 68 pupils currently and set to grow to 84 pupils in September. We are in a brand new refurbished school which has been designed to reflect around our pupils and offers specialist facilities to support our curriculum.
We wish to appoint three Teachers for September who have an outstanding track record, who are ambitious and ready for an exciting challenge. We are looking for teachers to work across each of our departments, Primary, Secondary and Post 16.
This is a rare opportunity to be involved in the journey of a new school; as a member of our team you will be part of the development and planning process. If you relish in being able to make your mark with innovative and creative practice and you are excited about making a real difference then this role will provide you with the scope to achieve this.
The post holder will be responsible for leading a class team ensuring there are high quality and effective learning opportunities for all students. Class sizes are small and our experienced teams offer support with a collaborative approach to teaching. The post holder will also be expected to work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams.
The successful candidate will be required to:
● Have previous experience of working within an Inclusive team;
● Have had either primary school training or be able to teach a primary style curriculum as adopted within special schools;
● Have previous experience of teaching in an Autism-specific environment;
● Work closely within the school team;
● Have a passion for Autism Education and the Inclusion Agenda;
● Have experience of completing SEN assessments and differentiated plans;
● Be able to undertake specialist teaching on a 1:1, small group and whole-class basis;
● Be a motivational teacher for all abilities ensuring learning is engaging and inclusive;
● Work within and contribute to the school community;
● Have a commitment to an integrated, therapeutic approach and ethos;
● Be very flexible and adapt quickly to change
Please contact our Office Manager, Lorraine Bellot on 020 3876 6555 or send an email to office@thegroveschool.co.uk if you require any further information or wish to visit the school prior to application.
Application packs can be downloaded from TES online or the school website: www.thegroveschool.co.uk
Completed application forms, with a covering letter addressed to the Head Teacher, Ms Lucia Santi, should be returned to our office manager Lorraine Bellot at lorraine.bellot@thegroveschool.co.uk by 12 p.m. on Friday 20th March. Interviews will take place on 1st and 2nd April.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the School.
Essential educational requirements
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and as a classroom leader.
Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence.
Ability to reflect on your practice and develop as a professional.
Good working knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
A willingness to share good practice and support the development of staff.
An ability to effectively use ICT to support teaching and learning.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Excellent organisational skills.
Experience of working with a class of students with complex autism.
Ability to relate well to, and communicate with, children and adults.
Understanding of the issues around safeguarding vulnerable children.
An empathetic approach to working with students with highly complex needs.
A determination to ensure that all students are given the chance to succeed.
Commitment to equal opportunities.
An understanding of how communication affects people with autism.
Essential qualifications
Qualified teacher status. X
Evidence of further study or training within the field of Autism. X
Further study or qualifications in SEND X
Experience teaching a class within an autism setting X
Experience in delivering training to others related to SEND X
Essential skills and experience
Ability to work autonomously and creatively. X
Ability to remain calm, problem-solve and work collaboratively in demanding situations. X
Willingness to reflect on your own practice and develop as a professional and pursue professional development X
A commitment to upholding the vision and values of the school X
Employee benefits
Appraisal
The opportunities to achieve enhanced increments for outstanding achievement and progress in lessons.
Employee Assistant programme
Free confidential information, support, counselling and advice – 24 hours a day.
Cycle to Work scheme
Loan a bike and safety equipment as a tax-free benefit – saving on tax and NI.
Computer scheme
IT equipment – saving on tax and NI.
Childcare vouchers
Employees are exempt from paying tax and NI. You could save up to £100 per month.
Eye care vouchers
Employees using a VDU can apply for a free eye examination.
Employer pension contribution
Teachers pension scheme (Teachers). Local Government Pension scheme (Support staff).
Season ticket loan
Employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest-free season ticket loan for travel.
Health and Wellbeing Weeks
Employees have access to a range of benefits including free flu jabs, exercise classes and special events during the week.
Private Health Care Plan
Level one.
School overview
| School type | Free School |
| Education phase | |
| School size | 66 pupils enrolled |
| Age range | 5 to 19 |
| Ofsted report | View Ofsted report |
| School website | The Grove website (opens in a new window) |
| Contact email | office@thegroveschool.co.uk |
About The Grove
School location
Downhills Park Road, London, N17 6AR