At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support students with autism and severe learning difficulties in a creative classroom.
- Company: Join a friendly, committed team at Queensbury School, part of Education Impact Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy smaller class sizes, greater staff support, and a generous Teachers Pension Scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours available for the right candidate and comprehensive professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and experience with SEN students preferred; ECTs are welcome to apply.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Education Impact Academy Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative Teacher to join a well-established, friendly and committed team at Queensbury School. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for ensuring all pupils ‘unleash their limitless potential’. This position is full time (32.50 hours per week), however, for the right candidate, hours could be negotiable.
As a specialist provision for students aged 11-19, you will support pupils whose primary need relates to autism, including communication differences, sensory needs, social interaction challenges, and flexible/structured learning approaches, as well as severe learning difficulties. Pupils with SLD generally have significant cognitive impairments that affect their ability to understand, learn, and retain information. They may need highly individualised, practical, and repetitive learning programmes.
Our staff take a creative approach in teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of personalised curriculums in a way that maximises achievement and personal development. Skills in Primary Specialists would be beneficial and are favourable with our students’ cognitive levels. You will be expected to work across both sites as and when required.
Benefits:- Smaller class sizes (6-14)
- Less marking
- Greater staff support – most classes have 2 Teaching Assistants
- More freedom to deliver a creative curriculum
- Fabulous faculties – supportive and driven
- A collaborative and inclusive culture
- A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
- Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth
- 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions
- Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free totally confidential support
- Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
- Access to a generous Teachers Pension Scheme
- Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions
- Onsite parking at all schools
We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides, and Drivers. If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and meet our requirements, we would love to hear from you. Applications from Primary Specialist, MPS Teachers and ECTs with the energy and drive to make a real difference are welcome.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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