What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an opportunity for you to join our fantastic team of experienced professionals within our primary curriculum provision. You will make a tangible difference to the lives and education of students within this phase and will be the class teacher teaching a small group of children.
This role would suit a teacher who is keen to develop within an SEND setting, full support and training will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT).
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We valuediversity and promoteequality for all.
References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
Valence School has a legal responsibility to ensure thatallits employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to the School verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work. We do not offer visa sponsorship and we are not a sponsorship organisation.
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.