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ASD Lead Teacher 0.6 or FT - Full-time/Part-time

Ashford Oaks Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-3909-249T
  • Posted:11/02/2019
  • Pay:MPS + TLR2
  • Start Date:Apr 2019
  • App Close Date:25/02/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:28/02/2019

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Ashford Oaks is a fantastic mainstream primary school with a great team spirit and a highly inclusive ethos. We are looking for a versatile teacher who is skilled and experienced in working with children with ASD. Ideally full time but we are willing to offer 0.6 or 0.8 to the right candidate.

Ashford Oaks has a small Resourced Provision for 6/8 ASD pupils. In addition, we have a significant number of pupils in our mainstream school with an ASD diagnosis or with social communication difficulties. Your role will involve leading the Resourced Provision and leading provision for ASD pupils and those with social communication difficulties in the mainstream school.

The children of Ashford Oaks say: "Ashford Oaks is looking for a teacher! They should be kind and friendly to others, interesting and funny to amuse the children. Reliable so that they can be trusted, a good role model, encouraging, honest, hardworking and energetic. They must be cheerful to make the students happy, caring, enthusiastic, sporty, an excellent listener and they must enjoy working as a teacher. If you have these qualities and you are a qualified school teacher, then you can come and work at Ashford Oaks!"

As you can see, our children know what they want!

Their contribution is vital but so is yours which can make a real difference to the lives of our children, many of which come from a challenging area. Our ethos is simple, "Love the children as your own."

We are able to offer:

-a strong collaborative environment. -an OFSTED 'Good' school where teachers are well supported and thrive due to excellent career development. -membership of a large successful and well establish group of schools working together across Ashford.

You will need to be available to be observed on 26th or 27th Feb and interviewed on 28th Feb 2019.

For more information or to arrange a tour please contact Gerry D'cruz, Headteacher or Sarah-Jane Sullivan, School Business Leader, on 01233 631259.

Information about the school

Ashford Oaks has extensive facilities and a Special Resource Provision. We are looking for a skilled and passionate person who naturally cares about our children and has a determination to provide the very best inclusive education and support, whilst recognising the importance of working as a team with staff, parents and community. We also have a Nursery which is an integral part of the school and is the foundation to our children's learning.

Ashford Oaks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

In compliance with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education), shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form prior to the interview and disclose any relevant criminal history. A health questionnaire will also be required.

You can find our Child Protection Policy attached.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01233 660795

Documents

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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.