SEN Teacher (Maternity Leave Cover)
Salary scale:
MPR-UPR+SEN Allowance
Closing date: Monday 27 February 2023
Interview date: To be confirmed
Are you passionate about teaching young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions who have challenges with communication? Do you have experience of working with young people to unlock their potential so they can be as independent and communicative as possible? Are you committed to putting the young person first in a child-centred curriculum model?
The Westminster School is looking to recruit exceptional candidates to its highly-skilled team. You will be responsible for a class group and developing personalised provision for those you teach.
Our school is a safe, happy and learning environment in which everyone is encouraged to achieve their full potential through high aspirations and a wealth of opportunities and experiences.
The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for students with special educational needs and share our commitment to ensuring that all our young people are fully prepared and supported for life beyond education. This is an excellent opportunity to join our flourishing, supportive and highly-skilled staff team.
We would expect the successful candidate to start in post by September 2023 at the latest. There may be scope for this to become a permanent role as the school continues to grow.
We also welcome applications from ECTs and Trainee Teachers for a 12-month contract. For trainee teachers completing their studies in 2023, there may be the opportunity to start in post in June 2023, which will offer a useful transition and induction to the school and salary being paid over the summer break.
Our school caters for 238 pupils aged 7 -19 years with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay and Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities.
The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £23million Rowley Learning Campus.
Our school is led by a dedicated Head Teacher and senior leadership team who are supported by a committed Governing Board and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team, which prides itself on its collaborative working practices, and are transforming the lives of our young people.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. For more information about the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy go to the Policy Section of our website at https://thewestminsterschool.co.uk/ofsted/statutory-policies/.
Applications should be sent to HR SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS or hr@sips.co.uk