Dates: Applications must be received by 0800 on Friday 31 January 2025
Salary: TMR1 to UPR9 £31,650 to £49,083 plus SEN Allowance of £2,544
Location: Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 6SW
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent starting asap
“Brookfields is a remarkably friendly and welcoming school. Staff are highly skilled. They know pupils exceptionally well. Staff understand pupils’ needs precisely. Pupils told us that they really like their school and described it as ‘the best’. They feel happy and safe here because they know that adults care about them” (Ofsted 2019).
Brookfields School has been judged by Ofsted as outstanding on four consecutive occasions and is known nationally and locally for our innovative approach to curriculum, pedagogy and the way we support pupils and their families. Brookfields School is an oversubscribed, thriving, vibrant and happy place of learning. We have 230 pupils on roll aged from 4 to 19 who have the primary need of a learning difficulty (MLD, SLD, PMLD). Some pupils have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, VI, HI, PD, MSI, SLCN. We provide a personalised education and learning journey for all pupils where entitlement, opportunity and challenge are championed. We value and harness everyone’s contribution in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work.
Due to expansion we are seeking to appoint new Teachers to start as soon as possible.
We are seeking those who:
* have a commitment to excellence
* engage pupils and facilitate outstanding learning
* are flexible, reliable and positive
* are a good communicator and sensitive to a range of learners
* are enthusiastic and creative
* are an outstanding team player and effective leader
What we offer you:
* training : A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
* wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance with a supportive whole staff team and governing body
* a generous site in a well-established community location close to the river Thames and the beautiful surrounding countryside
* an exciting and challenging role
* a fantastic pupil population with supportive parents and families
* a highly profession staff team
* onsite parking
Rated as outstanding by Ofsted since 2007, Brookfields School offers a tailored and individual education that meets every child’s needs. The current Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are supported by dedicated staff that include a highly effective extended leadership team, Teachers and Assistants; knowledgeable administrative staff, an efficient premises team and a committed network of Governors. Professional growth and career development for all are integral to our vision and values. Diversity is a real strength and the new Teacher will support an open and inclusive ethos in a school which has a real understanding of the challenges many of our families face. This role would suit Primary and Early Years practitioners but we also welcome expressions of interest from Secondary Subject Specialists.
Closing Date: 0800 Thursday 10th October 2024
Interviews: Thursday 15th October 2024
We warmly welcome and highly recommend visits to the School – please contact Claire Reeves, HR Manager on 0118 942 1382.
For additional information about our school or full details about this role, including application forms, please visit our website or contact Claire Reeves, HR Officer at hr@brookfields.w-berks.sch.uk.
Brookfields School is a West Berkshire Local Authority maintained school.
The School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.