Teacher

Fitzwaryn School; Wantage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local special school in Wantage is seeking a passionate teacher dedicated to providing quality education for children with additional and complex needs. The role involves teaching, leading a small team, and contributing to a structured induction and ongoing professional development. The ideal candidate will have QTS and strong interpersonal skills in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension scheme

Free eye tests for DSE users

Free flu vaccinations

Refer a friend bonus up to £500

Qualifications

• Committed to providing education and life opportunities for students.
• Ability to lead and coach a team effectively.
• Experience dealing with challenging behavior sensitively.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support pupils to achieve high standards.
• Lead and coach a small team of class staff.
• Contribute to a structured induction program.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Strong literacy skills

Strong ICT skills

Team player

Resilience

Flexibility

Good sense of humour

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher who is committed to providing the best possible education and life opportunities for all our students. Fitzwaryn is a friendly and successful school for 125 children and young people aged 3–19 years. Our pupils have a range of learning difficulties, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, PMLD and autism. The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust and was judged Outstanding in all areas in May 2022.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support pupils to achieve high standards of education and personal development within a forward-thinking, supportive team.
• Lead and coach a small team of class staff and collaborate with the larger school team to respond effectively to challenging behaviour with sensitivity and resilience.
• Contribute to a structured induction programme and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Engage with a forward-thinking multi-academy trust to progress development and career opportunities.

What we offer

• The opportunity to teach within a progressive and supportive team.
• A structured induction programme and ongoing CPD and training.
• A range of staff benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a workplace pension scheme, free eye tests for DSE users, free flu vaccinations, free tea and coffee, and a refer a friend bonus (up to £500).
• Plus a range of other staff well-being initiatives and a positive, friendly working environment.

What we are looking for

• You have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• You have strong numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills.
• You have high expectations of children and young people with additional and complex needs.
• You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues while leading and coaching the team to further enhance their potential.
• You are flexible, enthusiastic, resilient, and have a good sense of humour.
• You are committed to ongoing personal development.

About Fitzwaryn

The school is based in modern, purpose-built accommodation comprising three buildings with specialist rooms, including a Sensory Room, Sensory Theatre, Sensory Gardens, Sensory Walkway, Jacuzzi, Horticulture area and newly developed playgrounds.