The Role

The role in a nutshell

 

Teachers can and do change the lives of children in our Academy.

As a teacher at Denewood Academy, you will have the opportunity to reach out and be a mentor and a role model for children who need the guidance and support your qualifications and experience will bring to the role.

Classrooms and teachers are learning how to collaborate with our children to secure the very best outcomes they deserve by creating beautiful and important work that they can share with peers and their families.

Suppose nothing makes you happier and more fulfilled than seeing children discover their passion, experience success in learning, or come to understand the importance of perseverance. In that case, this opportunity at Denewood Academy is for you. You will bring a deep love of learning and pass that knowledge and passion onto our children every day.

Children with additional needs deserve to be treated the same as all other groups of children. They deserve to have the same opportunities and learn the things that their mainstream peers learn. Our specialist school is seeking a qualified teacher who cares about unique children. Is keen to see them doing well, but someone who will push their limits to succeed. 

The opportunity

 

This role is a rare opportunity to combine creativity, intellectual challenge, and fun to light a flame of passion in our children's lives.

 

You will be supported by an incredibly focused staff team and a leadership group that are relentless in their pursuit of excellence. Together, we exhaust all methods possible to make an optimum learning environment for our children.

  

The wider school community supports Westbury Academy. These partnerships are quickly secured in our community when you share your passion for learning, exploring, asking questions, and coming up with new and better solutions to problems. The successful candidate will become an essential part of the daily interactions with parents and community members as you build positive lasting relationships that help inspire children in your care and shape their future interests.

 

Through your kindness and empathy, your class will know you are there to pick them up as they are stretched and challenged through our curriculum.

We currently have 2 SEND Teacher posts available.

Benefits

Other
Health Assured	Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Qualified Teacher Status		Essential

Skills

Experience
Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs	Essential
Experience of working with vulnerable pupils and families	Essential
Experience of supporting pupils with sensory needs	Desirable
Experience of using different communication methods including Makaton, PECS, etc	Desirable
Personal Attributes
Be flexible and approachable, remain resilient under pressure and show a positive and energetic attitude to work.	Desirable
A commitment to the safety and safeguarding of pupils.	Essential
A commitment to the safety and safeguarding of pupils.	Essential
Personal Qualities
Conviction that all pupils can succeed and a commitment to securing the highest achievement for all.	Essential
Show total commitment to the Academy's wider community	Essential
A passion for working with pupils with special educational needs	Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of educating pupils with special educational needs.	Essential
Relevant Experience
Supporting pupils with speech, language, and communication needs	Desirable