What skills and experience we're looking for
Abbeyfield Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher to join our busy pastoral and teaching team working with children with complex special needs and their families in our Alternative Provision.
We are looking for a candidate who:
• has a passion for supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs who may demonstrate behaviour that challenges adults
• is resilient, caring and compassionate, treating children and colleagues with respect as individuals, whilst working in an environment which can be physically and emotionally demanding
• is an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive and friendly attitude
• has a secure understanding of the primary curriculum and can differentiate and adapt, teaching for groups and individual pupils
• Values diversity, equity and inclusion and has high expectations for every child and family; providing pastoral support and close liaison with families and other agencies
• is innovative and creative with a flexible, solution-focussed approach
• is an effective team player and contribute to the whole school community
What the school offers its staff
As an employer of choice, we offer:
• We care about you as a person.
• Family friendly policies and a supportive workplace.
• Friendly and helpful colleagues who work well together as a team
• Training and development to help you make progress in your career
• We are committed to improving well-being through the reduction of workload, well-being initiatives
• A professional development offer that focuses much more on investment and support than the monitoring and management of performance
• A competitive pay structure in line with national pay recommendations.
Further details about the role
Our school is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We welcome and support applications from individuals with protected characteristics. We value each other’s identity and we are committed to promoting opportunities for all by ensuring equity across the MAT. Together, we learn and grow by embracing multiple perspectives, experiences and cultures. Our differences are our strengths.
Accommodations will be provided upon request to support applicants with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. Flexible working will be considered if suitable to the role.
If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and passion needed and would like to work in a busy, friendly environment where staff are valued, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education, candidates are advised that online searches will be conducted for all those shortlisted. Searches will not be conducted for those that are not shortlisted. The purpose of the search is to further assess candidates’ suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address any issues identified from the search at interview.