Job Description

Job Introduction

We are looking for the right people to join our school. We wish to find a class teacher who is ready to face the challenges of working with pupils with a range of complex needs. We need an excellent teacher with ASC/ SLD background or experience, who wants to work as part of a dedicated and supportive school staff.

Location:

Doucecroft School, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL

Hours:

Full-Time; 38.5 hours per week (term time only)

Salary:

Subject to experience, M1-M6 plus SEN

Interviews:

10th July 2024


Please note, this is for an Immediate start, Maternity Cover, pending all pre-employment checks

The school:

Doucecroft School is a vibrant, dynamic, and highly supportive specialist co-educational school for children and young people with autism and additional complex needs, aged 3 -19 years. Where we provide a nurturing environment where students can thrive and grow in independence and self-esteem.


We offer bespoke, individualised education with a proven track record of dramatically raising the outcomes for the students who have completed their education with us.Our approach ensures that through our curriculum and delivery, we focus on delivering quality-of-life outcomes, with specialist therapists and professionals providing expertise in addition to the highly skilled education team.


All staff within the school are committed to striving towards outstanding, led by an enthusiastic and dynamic senior leadership team.

The role:

To meet the Teachers' Standards which set the minimum requirements for a teacher's conduct and practice. To work within the policies and guidance of Doucecroft School, as an effective and motivational professional who is ambitious for the learners and therefore challenges and supports staff and pupils to achieve their best. Provision of top quality education and care for pupils, who have autism. Delivering irresistible learning to engage learners in appropriate tasks/ activities, for each learner within the school's agreed curriculum. Development of pupils' personal and social skills to help them manage their everyday lives. Challenge for our young people in a safe and nurturing environment. To ensure working with all areas of the school's multidisciplinary team. To be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the classroom (which includes the learners, the staff, and the physical environment). This will include working with learners at lunchtime and supervising break times. To adhere to the autism accreditation framework, ensuring appropriate support is embedded for each learner. To comply with and promote to others, the policies and procedures relating to the school, specifically those relating to child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, security confidentiality, and data protection.

Applications are welcome from Teachers with the following:

Are currently working at Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Have previously undertaken an Undergraduate degree Offer GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or above in English, Maths, and Science Previous experience, or Qualification/training in special education Proven Knowledge of S.E.N. and assessment across both P levels and National Curriculum levels Relevant experience working with students with autism or learning disabilities in an educational setting Experience working with learners across the ability range and autistic spectrum is highly advantageous Experience managing a team of learning support assistants would be ideal It is essential that the successful applicant holds a full driving license

By its nature, Doucecroft School offers an excellent work/life balance reflected by small class sizes and a senior leadership team who are committed to reducing the administrative tasks of its teachers, to allow teaching staff to focus heavily on direct outcomes for the students.

To apply:

If you have a genuine passion for teaching and providing excellent education to all, your outstanding future at Doucecroft School could be moments away. Apply now by clicking on the link below and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch.


Autism Anglia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


Autism Anglia is positive about inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals who can meet the requirements of the job position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to support them.

Information about the School

Doucecroft School is a specialist co-educational school for children and young people with autism and additional complex needs, age 3 -19 years. Established in 1973, we are experienced and successful in meeting the needs of students with wide-ranging strengths and needs, providing a nurturing environment where students are able to thrive and grow in independence and self-esteem.


Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy are provided on-site by our experienced therapy team.


Doucecroft School is part of Autism Anglia, a regional charity working with children, adults and families affected by Autism