Deputy Head Teacher

"A good school with outstanding Pupil Personal Development and Leadership" Ofsted 2021

We are a specialist independent school for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are expanding the school by taking on a new off site premises from which we will run vocational learning for some of the older pupils to help them learn trades and life skills to assist them as they move on from education. Planning was granted in September 2023 for this new venture and so now is an exciting time to join us as we get the college up and running.

Our ambition is for pupils to develop self-confidence, independence and resilience through an engaging and holistic curriculum. This will provide the skills, life experiences and qualifications pupils need to participate successfully in wider society

The Roles

As a qualified teacher you will be highly motivated to teach children with special needs to make progress and fulfil their potential.

You will have:• relevant experience of classroom teaching and of working with children who have ASD - the role will include Functional Skills teaching• knowledge of curriculum, assessment and inspection requirements• a wider interest in working with children, young people and their parents/carers both inside and outside the classroom• the ability to contribute positively to the overall programme of learning for each student to ensure progression• a focus on pupil outcomes and pupil progression• to contribute to learning outside the classroom• understanding that safeguarding all children is a top priority: to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times

You should have:• a relevant teaching qualification and experience in the classroom• interest in a particular area of learning or the curriculum• experience working within an ASD setting• a high degree of initiative and sound judgement when working with children and young people• ability to communicate effectively with learners and their parents/carers• ability to work with parents• ability, patience and judgement to manage behaviour

DEVELOP YOUR CAREER WITH US!

We offer:• Fantastic pupils• Supportive school community• Innovative curriculum• Employer's pension contribution of 8%• All school holidays plus up to 10 additional days holiday entitlement• Employee Assistance Programme• Full induction programme• Monthly professional training and development• 5 Inset Days with a focus on autism best practice and curriculum knowledge and development

Apply today!