Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher who is committed to providing the best possible education and life opportunities for all our students.

Fitzwaryn is a very friendly and extremely successful school for 125 fantastic children and young people aged 3-19 years. Our pupils have a range of learning difficulties, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, PMLD and autism.

The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust. The school was judged Outstanding in all areas in May 2022.

Passionate, with drive to ensure our pupils receive the best possible education.

Positive and creative, with a flexible approach.

Forward-thinking, inspirational, and receptive to change.

Able to work within the larger school team and manage a small team of class staff.

Able to respond to challenging behaviour with sensitivity and resilience.

In return we can offer you.

The opportunity to teach within a forward thinking and supportive team.

A structured induction programme.

Excellent professional development opportunities.

A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give students the best possible opportunities.

A strong commitment to staff well-being.

According to the staff who work at Fitzwaryn the school's greatest strengths are:

'Leadership, Working as a team, Raising aspirations of pupils and parents, Putting the pupils first'

'Supporting each other. Being adaptable. The pupils!'

'I love working at Fitzwaryn. I think it is an amazing school because every child is treated as an individual and their specific needs are really treated as the most important thing'

The school is based in modern, purpose-built accommodation comprising of three buildings, including specialist rooms; a Sensory Room, Sensory Theatre, Sensory Gardens, Sensory Walkway, Jacuzzi, Horticulture area and newly developed playground areas.

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. We have also been successful in recruiting and supporting ECTs who chose to start their careers with us.

We would like to hear from you if:

You have QTS. You have good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills. You have high expectations of children and young people with additional and complex needs. You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues whilst leading and coaching the team to further enhance their potential. You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour. You are committed to ongoing personal development.

What can we 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. Opportunities for development and career progression. Induction programme and ongoing CPD and training.
A range of staff benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Programme

A workplace pension scheme

Free eye test for DSE users Free flu vaccinations Free tea and coffee Refer a friend bonus (up to 500) Plus a range of other staff well-being initiatives. A positive and friendly working environment

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 Amy Fitzgerald at recruitment@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,650.00-49,084.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

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