Highfield School is an 11-19 secondary school for pupils with severe learning difficulties. Our pupils have a wide range of additional needs including speech, language and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, more complex learning needs, physical disabilities and a number have rare genetic disorders. Our school is a popular and oversubscribed. Pupils benefit from our highly specialised teaching, outstanding pastoral care and the wide range of specialist support services and interventions we provide through our personalised programmes.
Due to our growing school, we are looking to recruit three full time teachers – 1 x PE, 1 x formal pathway and 1 x SCERTS pathway.
The candidates will be confident in using their knowledge and expertise to deliver lessons that meet the needs of all pupils, giving regular feedback and encouraging our young people to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and personal development.
Ideally, you will have a good understanding of our pupils' special educational needs and/or prior experience of working in education. Alternatively, you may be working in mainstream looking to move into special education. A good knowledge of the primary curriculum would be a welcomed advantage.
The successful candidates should be:
1. committed to providing the best opportunities and ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners;
2. an ambitious team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
3. an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of self, pupils and the community we serve;
4. able to maintain a positive approach when faced with challenges;
5. able to motivate, inspire and encourage learners to strive for excellence in all areas.
Please see the job application pack for more about the specifics of the role.
In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Completed application forms should be returned to the School for the attention of Ms Pam Sayle, School Business Manager, Highfield School, Gawthorpe Lane, Gawthorpe, Ossett, Wakefield WF5 9BS Telephone: or by email at by no later than 3pm on Thursday 3rd October .
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the Admin Team on .
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
Closing date: 3pm on Thursday 3rd October
Interview date: Thursday 10th October