What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity? We are looking for a dedicated,enthusiasticteacher to join our fantastic team ideally from May 2025.
Norman Gate School is a nurturing,inclusiveand dedicated special school for pupils aged 3–11.Our pupils have a with a range of learning needs, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, ASD, ADHD and language and communication needs.
Our school values are:
• Team Work,
• Positivity,
• Respect,
• Independence,
• Curiosity
• and Courage.
We are looking for anindividualwho can promote these values whilst bringing creativity and energy into their teaching.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate
• Excellent classroom practice
• The ability to adapt their teaching to support pupils with a diverse range of needs
• Good organisation, flexibility, resilience, and great communication skills
• The ability to challenge, motivate and inspire learners
• Good reflective skills and the desire for continuous improvement
Applications would be welcomed from someone who has an experience in a special educational setting, although we would welcome interest from anyone with a passion forsupporting pupils with SEND needs.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a well-resourced school environment and a supportive and welcoming staff team, along with ongoing continuous development opportunities.
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by calling the school office on 01264 323423 or emailing, adminoffice@normangate.hants.sch.uk.
Applications can be made via the Hampshire online Hub or using the attached application form, emailed tostephanie.jones@normangate.hants.sch.uk.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect thiscommitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.