Job Introduction
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our dedicated Autistic Resource Base within a secondary school setting. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), supporting them in their education and helping them achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will deliver targeted interventions to small groups and individual students, tailoring their approach to meet a diverse range of needs. They will assess, set, and review learning targets, teaching with creativity and compassion to inspire and motivate some of our most vulnerable learners.
This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students’ lives, ensuring they receive the support and encouragement needed to succeed in their academic and personal development. If you are a dynamic and committed teacher who values inclusivity and is eager to shape the future of students with ASD, we would love to hear from you.
Redbridge Community School is an Ofsted rated (2023) “Good” school in Southampton. It is a special community that we are very proud of. For staff we offer:
- A work/life balance that is envied by other schools
- Very few after school meetings
- Extended October Half Term Break
- A true community school where it feels like you are making a difference (“The school is like another little home” - Ofsted, 2023)
- An ethos of care for students and staff alike
- Supportive leadership team
- Private Health Care plan as soon as you join us
- Three school dogs!
- School guinea pigs!
- Local Government Pension Scheme
In June 2022 we were once more awarded as Platinum Investors in People School placing us in the top 1% of employers nationally. The following comments are from our 2019 and 2022 reports, and they sum up what it is like to work in our community:
“There is an underlying ‘family’ feel to the school, with everyone wanting to do their best for the students, whilst supporting one another in their development and wellbeing.”
“Leaders invest heavily in their staff, for example they provide opportunities for staff to take care of both their physical and mental health. Staff feel valued and like working at the school. They comment favourably on Leaders’ attempts to reduce unnecessary workload, enable flexible working and respond positively to reasonable requests for compassionate or other leave.”
Please have a look at our website to find out more about how we can offer you a superb work/life balance.
https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/staff-morale-matters
Our advert may close early, and so if you’re keen please apply as soon as practically possible – final closing date for applications: midday Monday 6th January 2025.
For any questions relating to this role please contact: Mrs Sarah Morris, HR Administrator by email to - smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk
To apply for this role please download an application from https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/vacancies and submit electronically to smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk stating which role you are applying for.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.