Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Peak School; Chinley; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 53.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

LGPS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health membership

CPD platform access

Resumo da vaga

Peak School in Chinley is seeking a dedicated teacher to join on a temporary maternity cover basis. The role requires QTS and a commitment to inclusive practice for pupils with SEND. The post is a 32.5-hour per week contract within a special school setting.

You will work closely with staff, families and other professionals to plan creative learning, assess progress and support communication, independence and emotional wellbeing. DBS checks apply.

Qualificações

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status and high expectations for pupils.
• Plans creative, purposeful learning to meet a wide range of needs.
• Uses assessment to identify next steps and recognise progress.
• Supports communication, independence and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Takes a calm, consistent approach to supporting behaviour.
• Works collaboratively and provides clear direction for classroom support staff.
• Reflective, flexible and committed to safeguarding pupils.

Responsabilidades

• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals to meet individual needs and progress.
• Adapt teaching to make learning meaningful and engaging for pupils with SEND.
• Collaborate with classroom teams to deliver inclusive education and celebrate progress.

Formação

Qualified Teacher Status

Descrição da vaga

Job Title: Teacher

Location: Peak School

Grade/Scale: MPS / UPS Plus SEN1

Salary: £34,068 to £52,834 Plus £2884 (SEN1)

Contract: 32.5 hours per week

Are you a creative, caring and enthusiastic teacher who wants to make a difference to pupils with special educational needs?

Peak School is looking to appoint a teacher to join our team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

Situated in the village of Chinley in the High Peak, we are a nursery to 19 special school and part of Esteem Multi-Academy Trust. Our pupils have a wide range of special educational needs, including significant learning and communication difficulties. We place each pupil at the heart of our work, celebrating their individuality and supporting them to develop their communication, independence and confidence.

We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships, recognise the potential in every pupil and adapt their teaching to make learning meaningful and engaging. You will work closely with your classroom team, families and other professionals to meet pupils’ individual needs and celebrate every step of progress.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status and has high expectations for all pupils.
• Plans creative, purposeful learning that meets a wide range of needs.
• Uses assessment effectively to identify next steps and recognise progress.
• Supports communication, independence and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Takes a calm, consistent and thoughtful approach to supporting behaviour.
• Works collaboratively and provides clear direction for classroom support staff.
• Is reflective, flexible and committed to safeguarding pupils.

Experience of teaching pupils with SEND would be an advantage. We would also welcome applications from teachers with relevant transferable experience and a commitment to developing their practice within a special school.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive team who care deeply about our pupils.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to pupils’ learning and development.
• Professional development and opportunities to learn from colleagues across the school and Trust.
• A rewarding role where pupils’ achievements, both large and small, are valued and celebrated.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive practice, creative teaching and helping pupils with SEND prepare for their future lives.

You will join a supportive and dedicated staff team who work closely together to ensure that every pupil experiences success. In return, we offer a welcoming school community, strong professional support and the opportunity to develop your practice within a school that is ambitious for both its pupils and staff.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Everyone working with us is expected to uphold this commitment. Appointment will be subject to the required recruitment checks, including a DBS check.

We value a diverse staff team and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Benefits Include:

• - Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• - Generous holiday entitlement
• - Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• - Access to National College CPD platform.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Everyone working with us is expected to uphold this commitment. Appointment will be subject to the required recruitment checks, including a DBS check.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.