Summary

School name
Downland School
Address
Downlands Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5EF
School type
Special school, ages 10 to 16
Education phase
Not applicable
Age range
10 to 16
Size
102 pupils enrolled
Website address
http://www.downland.org.uk (opens in new tab)

About Downland School

Downland School is a co-educational maintained community special school, for pupils aged between 10 and 16. All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). For the majority, the primary identified need is Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and behavioural difficulties. Additionally, pupils have a range of other special educational needs such as Autism, Attention Deficit Difficulties AD(H)D, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), conduct disorders and attachment profiles.
We offer 90 placements for pupils referred from the local authority and primarily our pupils come from Wiltshire. However, we also educate young people from other nearby regional authorities. The school is situated on the southern edge of Devizes in beautiful countryside and opened in 1971 as a residential provision for boys. In 2014 the residential side of the school was closed and in 2017 we welcomed girls to our school.
We are an inclusive, friendly and happy school and are proud of the achievements and progress that all of our pupils make. The staff work as a cohesive multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to ensure our pupils overcome their individual barriers to engagement and learning. We provide care, guidance, stability, consistency and the highest quality of education and support. Our aim is to secure accelerated learning and prepare all of our pupils for life beyond Downland.
We promote the highest standards of educational achievement at all levels and deliver a broad and balanced education experience. Our curriculum is carefully planned, sequenced and personalised according to need.
Our mission statement is ‘Aspire, Achieve and Thrive’.
We are now looking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious teacher of history and geography. This is an exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic, committed and professional team and to teach pupils from year 6 to year 11.
You will have a passion for your subject, be an outstanding teacher and have the ability to teach pupils with SEND. You will fully participate in developing the curriculum including initiatives to secure outstanding teaching and learning. You will have a strong commitment to the wider pastoral role and wish to make a significant positive impact on our young people’s lives, securing the very best outcomes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Location and map

Downlands Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5EF

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