Classroom SEND Teacher

Job Title: Classroom SEND Teacher

Salary: MPS range plus SEN1, ECTs welcome to apply
Working Pattern: Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024, 9:00am
Short listing: Friday 17th May 2024
Interview process to begin: w / b 20th May 2024

Head Teacher: Mrs Lisa Southwood
We are seeking a talented SEND Class Teacher to join our talented and vibrant team. This role will focus on delivering core lessons aligned with the Key Stage 3 (KS3) National Curriculum, supporting the academic and personal development of our students with diverse learning needs.
Oakwood Academy is a special school for pupils aged 9-19 years who have a range of moderate and/or complex learning difficulties, we are part of Kings Academy Trust.
Ofsted judged the school as being ‘Outstanding’ in its four previous inspections (most recently in January 2024). We offer a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils with cutting-edge facilities in a nurturing environment.
At Oakwood Academy we understand the enormous responsibility of preparing our pupils for their future lives. Our hope is that we can help children to become responsible citizens who will make a positive contribution to our ever changing society.
The school is also part of a MAT, which will provide opportunities to work alongside colleagues in other schools. We welcome applications from both ECT’s and experienced teachers alike.
We invite applications from excellent practitioners with primary or secondary SEND experience. The successful candidates will:
• Be excellent practitioners with the commitment and motivation to inspire pupils’ learning and development
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual needs
• Have specific experience / interest in working with pupils with SEND
• Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
• Will have had experience of planning and delivering a wide range of National Curriculum subjects with a focus on English, Maths and Science
We offer:
• Friendly, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils eager to learn
• A leadership team that is committed to staff development and pupil outcomes
• Parents and carers who are supportive of their children's education
• Planning and working as part of a strong and established team
• An inclusive school striving for high standards of attainment for all.
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in team work and building positive relationships across the school

We welcome visits to our school, which can be arranged via our School Business Manager (Mrs Sarah Egan). Please contact enquiries@oakwoodacademy.co.uk to arrange.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
Please send all applications for the attention of:
Mrs Lisa Southwood
Head Teacher
Oakwood Academy
Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park
Eccles, Manchester. M30 9DY

OR : Email: enquiries@oakwoodacademy.co.uk

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