SEND Teacher - Lower Primary (KS1)

The Role

(Note: Full time, but job-share will be considered)

Exeter House School is an all through Education Provision (EP) for children and young people (CYP) with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. We are a supportive and nurturing community for CYP, aged 4 -19. Rated Good by Ofsted (Jun 23)

As a growing Multi Academy Trust, now is a fantastic time to join our team of SEND education professionals, as we are looking for a passionate and inspiring SEND Teacher to join our existing Lower Primary (KS1) team.   

Exeter House School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream schools and provisions.

Exeter House is unique; our classes are innovative and exciting and our education teams work together collaboratively and innovatively to develop solutions-focused approaches to meet the diverse and varied needs of our pupils.  

By joining the Exeter House team, you will have the opportunity to work as an integral part of an inclusive and forward-thinking staff, benefitting from the specialist knowledge and training from our experienced education specialists within the school and across the Trust.

We want to hear from you if: 

·      You are an exceptional practitioner with a proven track record in Special, Early Years, or Primary Education with a passion for SEND. 

·      You are able to inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential. 

·      You are an ECT or more experienced teacher, with an undeniable enthusiasm for teaching in SEND. 

·      You have a passion to make a difference to the lives of pupils with a variety of disabilities and work well as part of a team, building effective working partnerships with the wider Support Staff team of Teaching Assistants, colleagues and Leadership. 

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

About the role:

Your role will be pivotal to our CYP, supporting them in their first few years at school and putting the building blocks in place for their communication and independence as part of the wider organisation’s community network. You will be part of an exciting phase as we work together to meet the end goal of our Trust: to collaborate and build a successful community of mainstream schools and SEND provisions to ensure our CYP have the education they deserve.

Please follow the link to see the job description and person specification to learn more about the responsibilities of this exciting opportunity.

Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Benefits

Brunel Academies Trust is a rapidly developing Multi Academy Trust. We value our colleagues and the effort they put into our children and young people day in and out. Whether through continuous professional development (CPD) to feed your ambitions, personal and impartial support through challenging days or exciting and easy to use discounts to enjoy with friends and family, we have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees including:

·      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. 

·       Opportunities and support for continued professional growth. 

·       Employee Assistance Programme.  

·       Reduced membership fee at local Health and Fitness Club.

·       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

·       Pay progression opportunities

Most importantly, we can promise that you will achieve a high level of job satisfaction through the professional family community our colleagues represent and the positive impact your role will have in shaping our children and young people’s futures. Your role matters.

Potential candidates for this exciting opportunity are warmly invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team really are. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit or/and have an informal conversation with a co-Headteacher via 01722 334168.

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

For any internal Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingwiltshire@brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.

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.

Benefits