Teacher of Special Needs
Rocklands School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7PHThis job expired on 13 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
28th April or sooner if possible
Closing date
13 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 October 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Needs
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) SEN Point 1 £2,679
Teacher of Special Needs job summary
Rocklands School is a 135 place Generic Primary Special School for pupils aged 2 – 11 years with a range of needs, located within the Cathedral City of Lichfield and is part of the Manor Hall Academy Trust
We are looking for someone who:
Will communicate effectively with parents, pupils and staff
Can remain calm and positive under pressure
Can work as part of a team
Is flexible, adaptable and able to multitask
Is confident in the use of IT
Will coordinate a subject/curriculum area within school – to be negotiated with the successful candidate
Is thoroughly professional, understanding issues of confidentiality and the need to protect the welfare of children
Will fully support the aims and ethos of the school
We can offer you: A very welcoming and supportive working environment
Well behaved and motivated children
A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
A commitment to your Professional Development
A happy and friendly ethos
In addition to pupils with moderate and severe learning difficulties, we cater for the needs of pupils with very specific special educational needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and significant sensory difficulties. The curriculum, teaching and the learning environment are modified to meet the needs of all our pupils.
Responsible for teaching a mixed age class of approximately 12 - 15 pupils, the role will involve the day-to-day management of at least two teaching assistants. Applications are invited from candidates who have QTS, excellent communication and organisational skills and a practical approach to engaging primary age pupils. Knowledge and skills in working with pupils with special educational needs is essential and experience and/or knowledge of Makaton would be an advantage. Experience of leading a subject or expertise in an area of the curriculum would be desirable We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers.
Your commitment to the belief that all children can and do learn, whatever their needs, is an essential requirement for this post. We are looking for someone who feels they can join our staff team and make an impact. Please have a look at the person specification for this position carefully – we are always open minded about the person we want – we recognise that the right person is not always the most experienced or most qualified – but they will be a team player, positive, resilient, hardworking, able to inspire others and dedicated to improving the life chances of disadvantaged young people.
The closing date for applications is 12 Midday Wednesday 13th November 2024
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 22nd November 2024
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. CVs are not accepted. All applications need to be made using the web portal www.MyNewTerm.com Candidates will need to register on this web portal to apply. A direct link to our advert can be found at www.rocklands.manorhall.academy/vacancies-1/
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact the school on 01543 548700. For more about Rocklands see our website www.rocklands.manorhall.academy . For more about Manor Hall Academy Trust, visit www.manorhall.academy
Visits to school welcomed and encouraged. Contact Phil Clayton (Bursar) for further information bursar@rocklands.manorhall.academy
Rocklands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.
As part of the selection process the school will undertake a social media search of all shortlisted applicants following the guidance given in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Rocklands School,
Purcell Avenue,
Lichfield,
Staffordshire WS13 7PH
Tel: (01543) 548700 Option 2
Commitment to safeguarding
Rocklands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.
As part of the selection process the school will undertake a social media search of all shortlisted applicants following the guidance given in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
About Rocklands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- 138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Rocklands School website (opens in new tab)
Rocklands School is a 125 place Generic Primary Special School for pupils aged 2 – 11 years with a range of needs, located within the Cathedral City of Lichfield and is part of the Manor Hall Academy Trust.
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