Job Description

The Role

Dear Prospective candidate

Many thanks for your interest in the role of teacher at Bishopswood School.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher who is committed to providing the best possible education and life opportunities for all our students, and the opportunity for a teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) for the right candidate.

Bishopswood is a special school in South Oxfordshire (Berkshire border) that provides specialist education for children aged 2--16 years with severe (SLD) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs, including those children with ASD. Holding an inclusive ethos, Bishopswood endeavours to provide specialist provision alongside its co-located mainstream partners across two sites.

Primary Provision - Sonning Common Primary School, Sonning Common Secondary Provision - Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School, Sonning Common

We would like to hear from you if you

Have exceptional interpersonal skills Are creative in their planning to teach our pupils with a range of SEN Are an energetic, hardworking, and motivated professional who is ambitious and shares our drive to achieve an outstanding provision for our very special children and young people Are committed to meeting the individual learning needs of our diverse group of pupils Are passionate about working in partnership with parents and other stakeholders Are self-motivated, dynamic and have the ability to both challenge and support colleagues Understand how an outstanding education can support pupils and their families

In return we can offer you

The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people. A welcoming, inspiring, and highly skilled Senior Leadership Team A dedicated, talented, and hardworking team A supportive, knowledgeable, and committed group of governors An outstanding body of parents and carers Access to a wide network of outstanding professionals across the Trust Opportunities for development and career progression Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training A strong commitment to staff well-being through a range of staff benefits including one wellbeing day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part time employees), access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (TPS) Free flu vaccinations Free tea and coffee Refer a friend bonus (up to 500) And most importantly; an incredibly warm, hospitable, and fun-loving group of children and young people who are inspirational and a delight to work with and for
Experience in a special school is desirable although not essential. Many members of our current teaching staff have come from a mainstream background, bringing immense experience to the school. Applications are welcome from UPS and Main scale teachers.

Visits to the school are welcome by arrangement. Please contact the School Office to arrange a suitable time.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly unless stated otherwise.

How to Apply

For further details of the post and how to apply please visit https://thepropelleracademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Mehreen Somally at recruitment@bishopswoodschool.co.uk.

Please note that CV's will NOT be accepted

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,650.00-49,084.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person