Phase Leader / SEN Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Oakley School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-7070-114T
• Posted:02/09/2022
• Pay:Current range plus SEN & TLR2 Allowances
• Start Date:January 2023
• App Close Date:26/09/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:Monday, 10th October 2022

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Looking for your first opportunity in Leadership?

Phase Leader / SEN Teacher

Salary: Current range plus SEN & TLR2 Allowances

Our Mission: Children and Young People at the heart of all we do.

Our Ethos: Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun, Stay Safe

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells district Special School for pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, all of whom have severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

We are seeking an outstanding Teacher and aspiring middle leader to join our vibrant, friendly, positive and forward-looking school.  Candidates will be qualified teachers, ideally primary trained with SEND experience and the NPQML qualification, although we would provide training for the right candidate. 

The successful candidate will have a teaching commitment of approximately 60% and will need excellent classroom practice, the ability to lead a team and be willing to undertake further professional development/training.  To be a member of our Extended Leadership Team, we require someone with strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, drive and enthusiasm, with a commitment to inclusive principles, supporting our school objective of providing a safe and positive environment for all our children and young people, enabling them to reach their full potential and develop their skills for life and independence.  We need someone who can embody our whole school ethos.

Visits to meet us are both encouraged and welcomed, please contact Sandra Wisdom, School Business Manager by e-mailing swisdom@oakley.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Benefits include access to Kent Rewards (including discounts on everyday products and services), Teachers’ Pension Scheme membership, free school meals, access to free counselling, free parking and other support services.  We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of all our staff.

If you are interested in the role please look at our website for further information and how to apply:  www.oakleyschool.co.uk  or email recruitment@oakley.kent.sch.uk  Please note that, for safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept CVs.

Closing date: 12noon on Monday, 26^th September 2022

Selection Process/Interviews will take place on: Monday, 10^th October 2022

Oakley School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, a commitment we expect all staff to share and uphold.

Information about the school

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells District Special School for day pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, with a specialist Observation and Assessment Nursery for 3-5 years. All our children and young people have profound, severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

We have a site in Tonbridge which caters for our Phase 4 (16+) students and a site in Tunbridge Wells which caters for children and young people from the age of 3 to 16. We also have a satellite provision at Skinners' Kent Primary School. Our one-day Section 8 OFSTED inspection in March 2019 reaffirmed us as 'Good'. We aspire to be outstanding in all that we do.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Zoey Jenks
• Address:Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN2 4NE
• Telephone: (01892) 823096
• Email: recruitment@oakley.kent.sch.uk