Job Introduction
A fantastic opportunity to join our strong team of two good, federated schools – Holbrook Primary School and Bedenham Primary School – working within the Resourced provision for ASD at Holbrook primary School
We are seeking an experienced full-time class teacher, with the relevant skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcome for pupils with ASD. They will join a strong and established team of skilled and dedicated practitioners.
Our Resourced Provision for ASD is a beacon of good practice and is currently being expanded to accommodate 36 children with complex ASD across three classes. The successful candidate will work with a close team of experienced staff led by a Resourced Provision Manager.
We are looking for a teacher passionate about teaching children with ASD. They should have knowledge and experience in the use of ASD teaching approaches - TEACCH approach, AAC, Makaton, Attention Autism and sensory integration amongst others.
The successful candidate will be provided with high quality coaching/support and ongoing training to develop their specific skills and talents to the benefit of pupils across the Resourced Provision.
Our vision is to grow inquisitive and resilient learners who achieve academic success and are ready to embrace all opportunities, both now and in the future, underpinned by our core values: Respect, Resilience and Aspiration. We believe that all our pupils, including those in our Resourced Provisions, can achieve their own academic success.
We can offer:
- The opportunity to work and plan in close collaboration with other teachers
- Wider opportunities for further professional development
- Children who want to be in school as they recognise it as a safe place to learn, and are enthusiastic to do so
- A strong ethos that good teaching, clear values and strong relationships are the most important levers schools have to improve outcomes for all pupils
- A supportive Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team
- A school where the whole team have worked together to create our new vision and values; we are proud to have a team of dedicated and hard-working staff and Governors who have high aspirations for our pupils
- Commitment to your professional development
- A unique federation of two inclusive schools, each with a Resourced Provision, in close proximity to each other, where staff collaborate and work collegiately
Application Procedure
Please head to our website to find out more information about our Federation and complete an application form: https://www.bedenhamandholbrookfederation.co.uk/about-us/vacancies or contact the School Business Manager, Sian Kelly at s.kelly@holbrook.hants.sch.uk to request an application pack.
If you would like to have an informal tour of the school before submitting your application, please contact Sian Kelly at s.kelly@holbrook.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Disclaimer: We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We may interview candidates at a mutually convenient time before the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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.