Senior Teacher

Autism East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland House School, part of Autism East Midlands, seeks a Senior Teacher to join the leadership team in Nottingham city centre. You will blend strategic development with daily operations to improve outcomes for autistic pupils aged 3-19.

The role involves collaboration with governance bodies and senior management, with training provided for safeguarding responsibilities and a focus on Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic children or teaching in an additional needs environment is desirable, with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead the defined area of the school with strategic development and operational delivery.
• Translate the school's vision into clear, measurable objectives that drive improvement.
• Collaborate with the School Governing Body, Board of Trustees and Autism East Midlands' Senior Management Team.

Job description

Senior Teacher

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L2-L4 (£54,927-£59,137)

Are you committed and passionate about SEN Education? We are looking for the next school leader to join our established team. This is a real opportunity to make a difference for the children that we teach. This is a role which combines strategic development with operational delivery.

Sutherland House School is a non-maintained special school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. The school is in the heart of the Creative Quarter in the City Centre located near the Sneinton Avenues market area.

At Sutherland House school Positive Behaviour Support and Person-Centred approaches are of paramount importance and you will be able to contribute to the continued strategic and operational development of this. We offer small Class groups, high staffing ratios and excellent opportunities for training and continued professional development.

As a member of the school leadership team, you will play a critical role in the translation of its vision into clear objectives that promote and sustain measurable school development; ensuring that the school continuously improves and is aspirational for our students.

You will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with the School Governing Body, Board of Trustees and Autism East Midlands' Senior Management Team.

You will have responsibility for the defined area of the school which will be decided following appointment. You will also receive designated safeguarding lead training to act as a deputy safeguarding lead alongside the designated safeguarding lead.

Previous experience with autistic children and young people or teaching in an additional needs environment at any age is desirable but full training and support will be given