We are looking for a passionate EYFS teacher who has experience working with Autistic children who may also have speech, language and communication needs. We are a specialist setting for Autistic children and young people aged 4-19. You'll be line managed by a specialist EYFS/SEN lead with many years of experience. Our classes are no larger than ten children, and in EYFS there are three additional support staff in the room. Visits to the school are encouraged. 

Job description

We want to hear from you if:

• You are an exceptional qualified Teacher with a proven track record working in Special Education or/and Secondary Education.

• You are able to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

• You are an ECT or more experienced teacher keen to start a career in special education.

• You have a passion to make a difference to the lives of students with a variety of disabilities.

• You are seeking to develop your career within a supportive and experienced team.

Our classes are innovative and exciting places to be where classes teams work together to develop solution focused approaches to meet the diverse and varied needs of pupils in our school. In joining the Pegasus team, you will have the opportunity to work at an inclusive and forward-thinking school. You should be prepared to work with children from all age ranges from 4-19. You will also benefit from the specialist knowledge and training from across our experienced and specialist staff.

SGS Pegasus School provides a genuinely innovative school for children and young people with autism, located in our state-of-the-art school in Patchway, South Gloucestershire. We at SGS Pegasus look beyond autism in order to create and individual academic, social, emotional and physical learning experience to ensure each of our children realises their potential. We aim to develop the whole child by creating a bespoke learning experience that celebrates our talents and successes.

SGS Pegasus serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take and celebrates diversity. Pegasus' leadership and staff are passionate about the development of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the Academy including representation within the staff body. A proportion of student are from different minority groups and disadvantaged backgrounds. Students are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our diverse community. They benefit from a positive and supportive learning environment.

We are a supportive and caring Trust where we strive to enable everyone to be the best they can be. We not only believe in the extraordinary but seek it out in every student we work with and every staff member who works for us.

We can offer you:

• A positive and friendly working environment.

• An opportunity to work with an amazing group of young people.

• Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD programme and training through The National College.

• Opportunities and support for continued professional growth.

• Employee benefits programme.

Closing Date: 12:00pm 20/06/2024, applications in after this time will not be considered.

Expected Interview Date: 27/06/2024

Expected start date: September 2024

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Disclosure Certificate, Enhanced with Children’s Barred list check, as a requirement of the job.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.