Salary - MPR/UPR plus SEN allowance
Are you an outstanding classroom practitioner looking for an exciting role in a special school? We are looking for Class Teachers to join us at the Purple Oaks Academy.
About the Role:
We are seeking to appoint a class teacher who is committed to providing a welcoming, stimulating learning experience for all students. What we are really looking for is someone who is passionate about working with students with special educational needs and someone who is willing to contribute to the broader Academy life.
About you:
We are looking for someone who:
- familiar with delivering a thematic curriculum
- familiar with differentiating for a range of learning needs
- creative, enthusiastic and dedicated to ensuring that students’ individual needs are met
- able to provide students with a positive learning journey and help them to achieve their aspirations.
Experience of working with young people with autism would also be advantageous.
This role is suitable for both experienced professionals who wish to progress their career and NQTs who want to begin their career in a learning rich environment, both from mainstream and SEND settings.
About Us:
Our purpose-built building opened in January 2018 and currently provides 117 places for students (3-18) with a diagnosis of autism and/or Severe Learning Difficulties.
Tours of the academy are welcomed. Please contact Tina Matty via email: tmatty@purpleoaksacademy.org to arrange a preferred date. Opportunities to have a discussion about the role with a member of the leadership team are also available, please arrange this with Tina Matty.
We can offer:
- An exciting opportunity to work in a unique and growing environment with students with a range of complex needs,
- A supportive and welcoming team with a wide range of experience,
- A new building designed to meet the needs of our students and large outdoor spaces,
- Career development opportunities as the Academy continues to grow and develop, an ongoing programme of continuous professional development activities through the local Teaching School Alliance and Greenwood Academies Trust Learning Alliance, including a Trust NQT programme,
- Dedicated planning, preparation and assessment time.
- Possible TLR Opportunities in Science and Computing, English or Humanities and Religious Education.
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
To apply, please visit our website.
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.