Salary: Mainscale + SEN 1 allowance
Location: SWINDON
Contract Type: Full Time - Term Time only
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2022
About The Chalet School
The school is a member of the Brunel Academies Trust (Brunel)
We are a primary school for 63 boys and girls with a primary diagnosis of ASD and SEND. We offer a bespoke, individualised curriculum that has a strong emphasis on Learning through Play, Communication, Sensory Processing and a range of Learning Outside of the Classroom (LOtC) activities. We want all pupils to develop skills for life, independence and resilience. We want them to feel safe and happy. We want them to make positive relationships with staff and make friends. We want all pupils to reach their full potential and work in partnership with parents/carers and families to make this happen.
We wish to appoint a teacher who:
• is an excellent classroom practitioner
• has experience of working with pupils with SEND, including ASD
• has experience of the Early Years Curriculum
• has effective behaviour management skills
• has experience of leading and managing a small team of teaching assistants
• is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• is able to build strong relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and other professionals
• is an excellent communicator
• is adaptable and creative in their teaching and enjoys ‘thinking outside of the box’
• has a positive attitude, stamina and resilience
We offer you:
• Happy and welcoming pupils
• Enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, parents & Governors
• A friendly and committed Senior Leadership Team, who strive to lead the school forward whilst supporting a healthy work/life balance for all staff
• High quality CPD within an experienced team
• An opportunity to shape the future of the school which is preparing for further expansion
• A purpose built school, co-located with Liden Primary School
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers
If you can identify with the school motto: Dream, Believe, Achieve and believe you can make a difference to the lives of our pupils, we would like to hear from you.
We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, a teaching registration check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
CLOSING DATE: 4th July 2022
INTERVIEWS: 11th July 2022
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.
Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.