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Ks2 Class Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Bower Grove School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-7032-218T
  • Posted:10/02/2021
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance depending on experience
  • Start Date:19th April 2021
  • App Close Date:28/02/2021 at 23:00
  • Interviews:Thursday 4th March 2021

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Are you the very special teacher we need for our pupils? Would you like to teach a small class with a team of highly experienced support staff?   Do you believe in a holistic approach to the whole child?  

We are seeking to appoint a KS2 teacher. The successful candidate will be joining a lively, enthusiastic and supportive team with many opportunities for continuing professional development. 

We are looking for a caring and and creative teacher who is an excellent classroom practitioner, ideally with experience of teaching in Key Stage 2 or teaching Key Stage 3 pupils using a primary model. You must be resourceful, flexible, positive and motivated with a good sense of humour.  You will share our belief that all pupils can achieve and be successful.  You will have the ability to organise, inspire and motivate young people with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. 

Bower Grove is a modern, well-equipped school providing a highly personalised and structured curriculum. We have 12 pupils in a class with three learning support assistants. We offer a unique teaching and learning environment, committed staff and excellent career development opportunities.  The school caters for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) and autism spectrum conditions.  Come and join a great staff team.

If you:

  • Believe learning should be fun.
  • Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum.
  • Can plan lessons creatively for pupils who require personalised learning.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Have some experience and enthusiasm for working with pupils with social communication difficulties and Autism/Learning difficulties, or a desire to learn.
  • Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
  • Have strong emotional resilience.
  • Have empathy and understanding towards young people.

Then please telephone to discuss the post. We can offer Microsoft Teams discussions. There is a virtual tour of the school available via the website.

 

NQT are welcome to apply as we offer a supportive programme for Newly Qualified Teachers.

 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.   The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

 

 

Information about the school

Bower Grove is a Foundation Day Special School for statemented pupils with learning and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) including social communication difficulties and anxiety. We offer a unique teaching and learning environment and committed staff and pupils.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01622 725025

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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.