Job Introduction
SEN Teacher
Full-Time
Permanent
Unqualified, Main scale & Upper Pay £20,598 - £46,525 + SEN £2,539
£23,137 - £49,064 (Annual Actual)
Closing date: 14/04/2024
Start Date: ASAP
Interview Date: W/C 15th April 2024
Link to apply online: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/786496512/EDV-2024-IA-42217
We are looking for someone with excellent subject knowledge and a passion to engage our students. You will be dynamic, resilient and motivated with a willingness to uphold our high expectations to secure ‘Outstanding Achievement for All’
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring teacher with a proven track record of Outstanding practice. Iford Academy is a specialist educational provision for pupils who present with social, emotional and mental health needs. We use creative and dynamic approaches to ensure the learning and progress of our young people, working closely within the wider context of learning support.
As the Class Teacher you would be expected to lead the learning of a class-team (pupils and staff). You will possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for vulnerable learners by working in partnership. You will be highly skilled, creative and passionate in your teaching, and possess a track record of improving outcomes for young people. You will preferably have an understanding and experience of working with young people with additional needs including childhood trauma, alongside SEMH and ASC.
The ability to teach across a range of subjects is an advantage and we would welcome applications from those with experience teaching at primary level. Applications from ECT’s and unqualified (but with experience) would also be welcomed. We are looking for candidates with an ambitious drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people. You will have a dynamic, exceptional and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children.
We will offer you the opportunity to excel, ensuring that you learn and grow as a professional, within a successful and dynamic team-focused learning environment, that ensures positive learning outcomes for all.
What We have to Offer:
- A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
- A strong support network both within the school and across Ambitions Academies Trust.
- All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
- Strong potential for career progression.
- A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
- An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
- AAT Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
- A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
- Free onsite parking
Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jeni Notley at jeni.notley@iford-academy.co.uk
Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities
Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AAT reserves the right to close applications early.
Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBSchecks and an online search
High Expectations lead to High Achievers