SEND Teacher

The Opportunity

St Mark’s CofE School is a mainstream junior school for pupils aged 7-11 years and next door, on the same campus is Wyndham Park Infants’ School, a mainstream infant school with 270 pupils between the ages of 4-7. Both schools have a SEND resource base and both schools work in collaboration together.

Brunel Academies Trust are a proud, growing educational community with a vision to be an exceptional creative education family with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our children and young people (CYP) whether they are within our SEND provisions or mainstream schools.

As a developing Multi Academy Trust, now is an exciting time to join us here at St Marks CofE Junior School. We are a fantastic mainstream primary with a developing SEND provision and we are looking to appoint a motivated and creative SEND Teacher to join our team.

You might be a qualified primary teacher, or you may be someone who’s interested in developing into a teaching position with the support from Brunel as we are keen to support both qualified teachers in their career as well as those who are interested in developing into a teacher whether with or without a degree initially.

Your Role

The attached job description will detail your role in full, but at a glance, some of the key areas you will be responsible for include (but are not limited to):

• Able to provide examples of good teaching practice; including preparation and planning, classroom management and the maintenance of effective working relationships with pupils and colleagues, or exposure to this in a Senior Teaching Assistant / HLTA capacity
• To organise the effective deployment and direction of Teaching Assistants
• To support the School Improvement Plan and contribute to the strategic vision of the Headteacher and Local Governing Committee (LGC)
• To set and evaluate individual termly targets and to maintain records of achievement for pupils, in consultation with colleagues
• To provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils

We can offer you:

• Amazing, well-behaved children who have excellent attitudes to life and learning.
• A positive family of experienced colleagues who will support and challenge you.
• A unique opportunity to work in a school where everyone is valued equally.
• Excellent opportunities to develop and broaden your experiences and opportunities.

We welcome applications from early career teachers and can offer a comprehensive programme of support for their induction year.

Closing date: 12/01/2025

Interview date: w/c 20/01/2025

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities

Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays

Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village

Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries

Excellent pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Annual pay progression opportunities

Continuous Service date honoured

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.



To learn more about our Trust and our mission, please do visit our website at www.brunel.org.uk.

Safeguarding Statement

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.