Classroom Teacher - Resource Base

The Oaks Primary School; Lifford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share ideas and improve practice

Support for professional ambitions

Cross-school collaboration

Job summary

The Oaks Primary School, part of the DRB Ignite network, seeks a dedicated teacher to lead and develop SEND provision within our resource base. You will work closely with staff and the Ignite School Improvement Team to deliver an ambitious, bespoke provision that meets pupils’ needs and supports high-quality teaching across the school.

We welcome both experienced SEND practitioners and teachers from mainstream settings with a passion for SEND.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality teaching in SEND settings or mainstream with SEND passion.
• Ability to adapt and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.
• Strong understanding of strategies for communication and interaction needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional SEND provision and achieve strong pupil outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and the drb Ignite School Improvement Team to implement bespoke provision.
• Support pupils with additional needs and develop their careers and progression.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to school improvement.

Skills

SEND provision

Primary/EY experience

ASC needs

Job description

This is a very exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate teacher to join one of our Local Authority commissioned resource base provisions within Wychall Primary School, The Oaks Primary School or Princethorpe Schools. This role would be based in The Oaks Primary school.

You will be a highly skilled and reflective practitioner, committed to delivering exceptional SEND provision and achieving the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers within SEND education settings as well as those from mainstream settings with a passion for Special Educational Needs and a proven track record of supporting pupils with SEND.

You will be adaptable and resilient, with an understanding of how to contribute effectively to the existing positive culture and ethos of our welcoming and inclusive school communities. Experience of working with children with additional needs in a primary or Early Years setting is essential.

We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and expect all staff to be committed to continually improving their practice and developing their careers.

You will be committed to the highest standards of achievement for all. You will be a resourceful, inclusive and enthusiastic practitioner with a track record of high-quality teaching and a deep understanding of the strategies and practices associated with excellent pupil outcomes where communication and interaction, particularly ASC needs are a primary focus.

As a teacher in our resource base, you will work closely with all staff, as well as with the drb Ignite School Improvement Team to deliver an ambitious and bespoke provision, which will successfully meet the needs of the pupils and enable them to achieve the best possible outcomes regardless of their circumstance or background.

Within the Trust you will have:

• Opportunities to share ideas and improve both your own and the school’s practice
• Your professional ambitions actively encouraged and supported
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across a range of schools

The school will provide:

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, many of whom are disadvantaged
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every child you teach
• Excellent CPD to support you in your career development

We strongly suggest you call to arrange an informal visit to the school(s) and meet the team(s).

For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a school visit, please contact Ali Quinn, Trust Inclusion Lead by email at [e-mail] or on 0121 231 7131. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Please note: In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. One reference must be the candidate’s current/most recent employer. The Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.