Primary Teacher (QTS)

Primary Teacher (QTS)

Cambian Potterspury Lodge School – Towcester, Northamptonshire

Up to £35,000 per annum

37.5 hours per week, term time only

Closing date for applicants 13th October, interviews to be held week commencing 20th October.

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint a Primary Teacher to join this thriving specialist School. Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, they will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and challenging lessons, ensuring that the department and the school are successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

The School

Potterspury Lodge School is an Ofsted registered independent specialist school offering 38 week, term time education for students aged 8 – 16 years old with Autism Spectrum Condition, complex needs and challenging behaviour. The purpose of the school is to prepare students for the demands of adult life through staff expertise and specialist approaches. We provide a nurturing environment that encourages students to flourish academically, socially and emotionally

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs to motivate them.
• Manage student anxiety effectively to ensure an enjoyable and safe working environment.
• Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements.

The ideal candidate will have

• Have good interpersonal skills and will be able interact with and communicate confidently with staff and students and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of the curriculum and able to deliver in more than one curriculum area
• Have high expectations for all students and is able to raise attainment level and keep standard high.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Have a positive, can do, attitude.
• Ability to manage your time and workload effectively.
• Sound understanding of Safeguarding practice and procedures.

Why work for us?

• Free School Meals.
• Free parking
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.

Due to the school location driving license is essential.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.