What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented teacher to join The Spires College. The post is primarily the main class teacher of our key stage three classes who are working at significantly below age-expected levels. However, this area of the college continues to grow, and additional opportunities may well arise. The College ensures all staff have a personalised CPD programme to support their career development.
It is very important to us that we are a fully inclusive school and if you are looking for a teaching post in which you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
We are passionate about the importance of excellent teaching and strongly believe in the power of education to transform lives. Therefore we are seeking a teacher who will always aim to inspire and enthuse students through their teaching.
The successful candidate will have experience in teaching English and maths to children with special educational needs. We welcome applications from those with a background in primary education or in special schools.
You will:
• be, or have the potential to become, an excellent classroom practitioner;
• be committed to working in a close, collaborative team environment within the SEND Department, as well as working closely with colleagues across the College;
• be able to use a strong pedagogical understanding to successfully deliver the curriculum;
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.
What the school offers its staff
The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. We are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
We offer:
• excellent professional development and a wide range of career development opportunities;
• a high level of support for all new staff;
• the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College;
• an exciting, stimulating, friendly place to work
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.
• further benefits including free access to the college gym, discounts for external gym memberships and retailers, a salary sacrifice scheme to assist with high value transport and tech purchases and access to an 24 hour employee assistance programme.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
Further details about the role
For further details about the college and the role, please see the attached brochure.
Commitment to safeguarding
The college is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.