Applicants must be UK based.
If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of young people, we have the role for you!
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a ICT/ Computing Science Teacher to join our close-knit team at Longdon Park in Egginton. If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and aim to re-engage the young people we teach, we would like to hear from you.
About the Role
The IT/Computer Science Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing, creative environment for our pupils to thrive by meeting their individual needs.
The ideal candidate will be able to create a learning environment where every lesson can help the young people grow by delivering bespoke and personalised solutions for each pupil.
Smaller class sizes mean you can focus on building a purposeful learning environment that meets individual educational needs of pupils.
You will be able to successfully set a vision and targets for each pupil and be confident in monitoring progress, give regular feedback and be encouraging to our young people.
You will be joining a supportive and caring team who put a relentless focus on the outcomes of the pupils and young people in our care.
You must hold QTS/QTLS status or equivalent.
We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.
About us
Longdon Park School opened in June 2015. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour. We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.
Longdon Park is going through an exciting period of growth which is why this position is now available.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Options Autism?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
1. Life Assurance
2. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
3. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
4. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
5. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
6. Cycle to Work Schemes
7. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
8. Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
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