Teacher x 2 Posts
(Keelman’s Way School)
MPS + 1 SEN
Required for September 2025
We wish to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher. We need someone who will facilitate and encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve the highest standards in academic progress. In addition, you would work with families and other professionals to develop pupil independence and life skills.
Experience of working with pupils with learning difficulties is essential. Applicants must be prepared to work at both sites and across any key stage, as and when required.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to do a lesson observation within school, followed by an interview with the school council and another with a Governing body panel. There will be an additional short written task.
Keelman’s Way School is South Tyneside’s provision for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. We provide an appropriate curriculum for pupils aged between two and nineteen. The school opened in September 2012. The curriculum is tailored to pupils’ educational needs and provides enhanced services for children, families and other professionals.
Pupils’ sensory and physical needs are met through the specialised input. The school has up to date facilities to provide physiotherapy, rebound therapy and hydrotherapy. Therapists and Health Professionals will work with school staff to integrate programmes in the work of the school.
For more information about our school please look at our website and facebook page. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to contact the school to arrange to visit prior to interview.
Personal statements should be no longer than three pages in content and completed in font size 12.
www.keelmanswayschool.co.uk
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, 28 April 2025.
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