Teacher

We are seeking a skilled, resilient and enthusiastic teacher to work with our post 16 pupils with a range of special educational needs. The post will be located at our Student Centre, based on the site of Driffield school and 6th form on Manorfield Road.

Kings Mill is a friendly and supportive community, offering excellent support and professional development opportunities to staff at all levels. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated, enthusiastic and proactive team of both teaching and non-teaching colleagues. The Senior Leadership Team looks forward to welcoming a child-centred teacher who has had experience of the primary curriculum and has a good understanding of the needs of pupils with SEND.

The class has a mix of pupils with a primary need of profound and complex learning difficulties alongside pupils with a primary communication and interaction need. Some understanding of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis would be useful but not essential. The right candidate will be able to support our leavers to successfully transition into adulthood and identify the most appropriate destinations. They will be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external partners to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.

The governors are keen to appoint someone who has the motivation, skills and qualities to achieve the best outcomes for our young people. Kings Mill School caters for children and young people with severe or complex learning disabilities, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care plan. Many learners have challenging behaviour, autism, sensory impairment, communication & physical difficulties. A few have degenerative conditions.

Informal visits are encouraged and can be arranged by prior appointment. For an informal discussion about this post or to arrange a visit, please contact Alison Hall, Headteacher by telephone or email.

The school and residence are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. In addition, an online search will be conducted.

You must be able to explain any gaps in your employment/education history and you must have a legal right to work in the UK. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory disclosure checks at enhanced level by the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other background checks including professional references.

We comply with all the principles of safer recruitment as outlined in the document DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education (current version). Further information about our commitment to safeguarding can be found in our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, available in the policies section of our website.