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Special Needs Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Oakley School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-7070-62T
  • Posted:26/04/2017
  • Pay:Current range plus SEN allowance
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:10/05/2017 at 17:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday, 17th May 2017

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We are seeking an outstanding full-time Teacher to join our vibrant, friendly, positive and forward-looking school. Candidates will be qualified teachers, ideally primary trained with SEND experience, but we would also be interested in applications from NQTs.

The successful candidate will have excellent classroom practice, enjoy team working and be willing to undertake further professional development/training. We require someone with a positive attitude, drive and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to inclusive principles, supporting our ethos 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.

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.

As well as membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, benefits include free car parking and access to the Kent Rewards scheme.

 

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.