Teacher - Full-time

City of Rochester School, Cliffe Woods

• Ref:KCC887-6011-92S
• Posted:19/03/2024
• Pay:MPS + SEN Allowance
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:31/05/2024 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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The City of Rochester School is a specialist independent school for children, young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

We are seeking a very special teacher to work in our wonderful school.  You will have the opportunity to work with small groups of pupils to offer a personalised learning curriculum.

Now is an exciting time to join this wonderful school. We believe that personalised teaching and learning in an autism specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be met and their capabilities fully realised. Our vision is powerful and ambitious.

We offer:

• • Opportunities to work collaboratively with the team and external professionals to ensure individual programmes and behavioural interventions support students’ access to curriculum broad, balanced and accessible
  • Promote curriculum continuity, consistency and personalisation, balance, differentiation and progression; taking into consideration students’ prior attainment and individual education plans, for all

• • Ability to work with parents
  • Patience and an ability to manage behaviour in a positive way
    • MPS + SEN Allowance 
    • Flexible working
    • Employer’s pension contribution of 8%
    • All school holidays plus up to 10 additional days holiday entitlement
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Full induction programme
    • Monthly professional training and development
    • 5 Inset Days with a focus on autism best practice and curriculum knowledge and development
    • Career progression routes for the right candidates.  There are many exciting opportunities available for those indivudals who are ambitious

    We aim to:

    • provide excellence in education outcomes for all children
    • develop independence and self-advocacy
    • help children develop socially, emotionally and personally

     

    You should have:

  • An relevant teaching qualification - primary or secondary

  • You will be highly motivated to support students with special needs inside and outside the classroom to make progress and fulfil their potential. 

  • Prior experience of working with ASD learners is desirable but not essential. If you have a positive attitude and commitment, we will support you to develop your career in this specialist area working with a strong team.

The City of Rochester School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications.  We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Information about the school

Visits to the School and our Vocational College are essential and can be arranged through the school office.

Now is an exciting time to join this wonderful school in its development and growth. We believe that personalised teaching and learning in an autism specific environment allows students’ individual needs to be met and their capabilities fully realised. Our vision is powerful and ambitious.

City of Rochester School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The following policies are available on the school website: ~Safeguarding Policy ~ Whistleblowing Policy

Job Contact Information

• Name:Alicja Emmett
• Address:Bradbury Centre, View Road, Cliffe Woods, Kent, ME38UJ
• Telephone: 01634570706
• Email: alicja.emmett@cityofrochesterschool.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Application Form