Springwood is a large primary age Special School (360 pupils aged 5 11) based over four sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs. Springwood is now part of the Link Education Trust.
At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils with SEND aged 5 -11.
We are seeking to appoint a permanent TLR2, based at our Craig Hall site in the first instance, to play a key role in continuing to drive forward school improvement. This role will include class-based responsibility alongside responsibility for:
* Outreach
* Team Leader role
* Pathway and Core Area responsibility
The successful candidate will be key in acting as a role model in SEND practice both to colleagues at Springwood and external partners.
Potential candidates are invited to detail any qualifications, education, or training that describes their suitability for the role. This should include:
* Details regarding your knowledge and skills and how these could positively impact on the Outreach Service provided to mainstream schools across Salford and at Springwood;
* A description of your qualities as a high performing SEND teacher and how these could be further developed into leadership;
* An overview of your current strengths in terms of leadership and identification of areas for further development;
* Your contribution to continuing School Improvement at your current setting over the past two years.
The successful candidate can expect to be fully supported in developing their career through CPD opportunities.
For further information please see the job description and person specification.
Employees of Springwood Primary School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people ensuring they are protected from harm.
Applicants are encouraged to look round the school before applying, school viewing will take place on the 25th April at 10:30am.
Please note shortlisted candidates references will be requested prior to interview
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.
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