Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained special school based in the heart of Wiltshire and spread across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.

Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, driven and skilled group of professionals who pride themselves in creating an environment where innovation and leadership are central to improving education.

• We offer a bespoke and tailored package of training opportunities to work with external professionals, alongside ongoing CPD opportunities

• All staff upon joining attend a structured, well supported and informative induction programme.

• Our staff are given freedom to teach and tailor lessons to meet pupil’s individual needs and are not constrained in the way mainstream schools can be.

• All staff have a strong sense of shared purpose and vision, clarity of values and use these daily to guide our actions, interactions and decision making and are at the heart of everything we do.

• Working here isn’t always easy but it is deeply rewarding. Every day brings opportunities to learn, connect and change lives.

What our staff are saying:

“Silverwood has a real sense of community and we are forever evolving and changing as a school. It’s a really exciting and inspirational place to work with fantastic people in every department and level in the school”

“I absolutely love my job and look forward to coming into school every day. I love the team I work with and fully trust and respect them all. They support me 100% as I do them.”

About the role:

• This KS3 SNE Teacher will be based at our Rowde campus which sits in a sensory rich setting of 35 acres. A setting ideal for enhancing learning through nature, a haven for exploration and discovery, offering an inclusive outdoor learning experience to all.

• You will join a team of 9 KS3 SEN teachers and work closely to help support, guide and work collaboratively together.

• You will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing high quality lessons to a mixed age group of KS3 pupils being taught a semi-formal curriculum.

• The pupils have a wide variety of learning needs, including moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism and complex needs.

• Your class team of support staff will work closely with you to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed.

• Adapting teaching techniques to meet a Semi-Formal curriculum working on social skills, taking turns, following group instructions, regulating and expressing emotions through a variety of teaching methods.

We are seeking a passionate, caring and creative Teacher who thrives on making meaningful connections and unlocking potential in every child and who:

• Commits to plan and deliver innovative and engaging lessons, tailored to the needs, abilities and learning styles of each pupil

• Encourage self-advocacy and promote confidence amongst our learners, implementing strategies to help pupils with social or emotional difficulties to learn in a positive and supportive environment.

• Has patience, understanding and empathy in their approach to teaching -being able to think outside the box is essential.

• Strong behaviour management skills are critical in creating a safe, productive and structured learning environment

• Has the ability to communicate instructions and feedback clearly and effectively, adapting their communication style to suit the needs of their pupils.