THE SOVEREIGN TRUST
LONGFORD PARK SCHOOL
74 Cromwell Road
Stretford
M32 8QJ
http://www.longford.trafford.sch.uk
CLASS TEACHER with subject responsibility for Phonics & English - Start Date: As soon as possible
Teachers’ Main Scale M1 M6 + 1 SEN Points
Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience
Full Time
Permanent
Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme: https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk/
Benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for travel to work, through monthly interest-free salary deductions. Employee Assistance Programme provides access to a range of wellbeing services.
An opportunity has arisen for a class teacher to join our hardworking, successful and forward-thinking team.
Longford Park School is a special school for children with identified Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). All children have an Educational, Health and Social Care plan (EHCP). Staff work alongside other agencies to ensure the very best outcomes for both our children and their families. Through our Outreach Team, we also provide advice and support for pupils at risk of exclusion from their mainstream schools across Trafford and the neighbouring boroughs.
As a team, we are strongly committed to offering our children an excellent education in partnership with their families and the local community. We are now looking to recruit a teacher who shares our values, energy, and commitment. If you are flexible, creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting young people with complex profiles, we would love to hear from you.
We encourage you to view our website for a greater insight into our school: http://www.longford.trafford.sch.uk
The successful applicant will:
1. Be motivated by our core values;
2. Be passionate about supporting our most vulnerable children;
3. Have the emotional resilience needed to work with young people who have a range of complex needs;
4. Have the inter-personal skills needed to foster positive relationships with children, other staff members, parents, and other agencies;
5. Be able to demonstrate high levels of empathy and understanding for children who have experienced difficult times;
6. Possess excellent teaching and classroom management skills;
7. Have a good understanding of the National Curriculum expectations together with a secure knowledge of how to differentiate this for learning needs of all children;
8. Have an energetic, enthusiastic approach to their role in a school, displaying high energy levels in order to provide creative and dynamic lessons;
9. Hold high expectations of themselves and others;
10. Have a strong commitment to teamwork.
We can offer you:
1. Friendly, interesting children who want to succeed;
2. Parents and carers who are supportive and willing to work together to provide consistent support between home and school;
3. A staff team who are dedicated to providing a trusting, supportive, and secure base for all;
4. Dedicated and protected three hours of PPA time per week;
5. Bespoke performance management to ensure you have the support you need towards fulfilling your career aspirations;
6. A forward-thinking environment where innovation and current research is used to ensure our provision is the best it can be;
7. A unique school that encompasses a variety of teaching methods and learning styles;
8. An experienced leadership team who are keen to support all to achieve their goals and future aspirations;
9. The opportunity to be part of our school as we plan new and exciting opportunities in the future.
How to apply
Are we the right school for you?
I believe in myself and others
I belong to the school’s community
I become the very best I can be
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please complete The Sovereign Trust teaching staff application form and equal opportunities monitoring form. Please note that only applications completed on the Trust’s application form will be considered. Candidates who submit a CV will not be short-listed.
Completed applications are to be returned to hr@thesovereigntrust.uk to arrive by 9am Monday 13 January 2025
Keeping Children Safe in Education
The Sovereign Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working for the Trust to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Closing date for receipt of applications - Monday 13 January 2025 at 9:00 am
Shortlisting - Monday 13 January 2025
Interviews for successful candidates will be held at Longford Park School - Friday 17 January 2025
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