At the National Autistic Society, we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.
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Who we are looking for:
The Helen Allison School are looking for a Teacher (English Lead) who is passionate about English, who has the energy and enthusiasm to promote English across the school. Although based around the National Curriculum, the role includes making the necessary adaptations to cater for the needs of our students to provide professional leadership for the subject areas and to secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, as well as improved standards of learning and achievements for all learners. The English Lead will also focus on cross-curricular and cultural links and liaise with other subject leaders where applicable.
This is a full-time contract 35 hours
To view the job description please click .
What we can offer you:
1. Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
2. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
3. Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
4. Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
5. Healthcare Cash Plan
6. Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
7. A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
8. Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
9. Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
10. Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Where you will be working:
Helen Allison School
About our application process:
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For more information about this job please contact: Julie Hockey, Julie.hockey@nas.org.uk
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please click to view the safeguarding policy and please click to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.