10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2023

  • Closing date

    7 April 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 March 2023

Job details

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

TLR3

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Three Posts (TLR 3 at a value of £1,800 PA):

Temporary TLR Teacher Post for

1. Early Years

2. Reading

3. Post 16

As part of our work to develop and devolve elements of the school’s leadership to continue to drive and embed improvement, we are looking to complete the school’s Middle Leadership tier by appointing a cracking teacher to lead each of these TLR areas on a temporary basis.

We are looking for dynamic and creative practitioners, who have interest, experience or expertise in the three areas of work. They will lead the staff team in developing and embedding exceptional approaches to teaching and learning throughout the school. The Lead Teachers will:

  • Ensure the curriculum, teaching and resourcing of the early years education provided is exceptional;
  • Ensure that reading is prioritised to allow pupils to access the whole curriculum;
  • Ensure the work that sixth-form students do over time embodies consistently demanding curriculum goals and the impact of the taught curriculum is strong.

By:

  • Support senior leaders by contributing, developing and delivering plans
  • Leading core areas for the school’s work
  • Participating in and delivering training to inform practice
  • Working with colleagues to embed exceptional practice

All middle leaders will support the senior leadership team with the drive to raise standards. Regular dedicated leadership time will be provided to carry out these responsibilities. Interested applicants are required to e-mail Matt Rooney with a supporting letter of no more than two sides of A4. Your letter should address the following question:

‘What knowledge, skills and experience do you have to successfully carry out this role?

You will not need to complete a formal application form also.

Closing date: 09:00 Monday 6 February 2023

Interview date: Thursday 9 May 2023

What the school offers its staff

St Giles is an inspiring, exciting and aspirational school for children and young people aged 3-18 with a broad range of difficulties from moderate/severe to profound and multiple, which includes those with autism and associated behaviours.

Based in Retford, our school provide highly specialised and personalised education to children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) from across the whole of the Bassetlaw, which is the most northerly district of Nottinghamshire.

We’re also a growing school. We have been commissioned to expand our provision from September 2022, with the introduction of a brand new class. There are currently 158 pupils on roll - 62 primary aged pupils and 96 secondary and post 16 aged learners. We anticipate we will have 179 pupils in 19 classes from September 2023 – and we’re really excited!!!

Our learners are encouraged to work in a stimulating and caring environment, where they are taught that ‘no dreams are out of reach’. Our aim is to develop the full potential of individual children involving teachers, other professionals and parents in partnership.


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About St Giles School

School type
Special school, ages 3 to 18
School size
153 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 18
Phone number
01777 703683

St. Giles is a friendly and aspirational school for children and young people aged 3-18 with a broad range of special educational needs, from moderate/severe to profound and multiple, which includes those with autism. We are situated in the market town of Retford and our school serves the whole of the Bassetlaw area, which is the most northerly district of Nottinghamshire. Our pupils are encouraged to work in a stimulating and caring environment, where they are taught that ‘no dreams are out of reach’. Our aim is to develop the full potential of individual children involving teachers, other professionals and parents in partnership. St. Giles School develops the full potential our pupils by providing a broad based and balanced curriculum which is individually tailored to the needs of each pupil. Curriculum includes National Curriculum and its pre-requisites, sensory education, communication skills, a wide ranging personal and social education programme, mobility education, and a well-developed post 16 education programme.

Arranging a visit to St Giles School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swilliams@st-giles.notts.sch.uk.

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