Teacher

11 June 2018
Permanent
Full Time
Ash Lea School, Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3PA
Main Scale plus 1 SEN Point

The Governors of this Special school are looking to recruit a successful and enthusiastic teacher with drive and energy, to join our team from September 2018.

Ash Lea school is a friendly, innovative and forward thinking school of 78 pupils (aged 3-18), whose needs include; autism and associated challenging behaviour, complex physical and medical needs.

This post would ideally suit someone with experience of working with pupils with SEND (particularly children with PMLD or complex needs) or developmentally early learners (EYFS, KS1). We would, however, still welcome applications from NQTs.

The teacher appointed could be expected to work in any key stage, although we aim to use our teachers’ strengths and interests to provide the best learning for our pupils (please state your strengths and interests when applying). We would particularly welcome a teacher with a Music specialism or interest.                               

The successful applicant will:

  • Be an excellent classroom practitioner
  • Have a passion for developing the whole child
  • Be creative and innovative
  • Be able to maximize the contribution of classroom support staff 
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues

The school can offer you:

  • A commitment to your CPD as a recognized ‘Investor in People’
  • A new and evolving pupil-centered curriculum to work from
  • The opportunity to innovate
  • An extended and refurbished building (completed in February 2018)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications for this post must be made by 1pm on Monday 11 June 2018 and interviews will be held on Thursday 21 June 2018

A visit to the school is highly encouraged.

For further details, to arrange a visit or request an application form contact Sadie Fletcher on 0115 9892744 or email office@ashlea.notts.sch.uk

• 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 and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.