ASD Class Teacher in a Special School

ASD Class Teacher: Teacher’s Term and Conditions Apply

Salary Range: M1 to M6 & SEN minimum (UPS considered)

Full time: Permanent contract

Start Date: 1st January 2025

St Giles is an all age special school for learners with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and a wide range of learning difficulties, PMLD, SLD and MLD aged from 2 years to 19 years of age.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic ASD class teacher to join our school team, working with pupils across the school.

We value creativity and celebrate everyone’s efforts to participate and contribute to the best of their ability.

Learning is given a high status at the school as we recognise how important it is to engage learners and promoting well-being.

We require a ASD class teacher who can support our ASD learners to engage in positive and effective learning experiences.

The successful candidate will:

·        Be a creative practitioner with a real desire to work with pupils with special needs.

·        Be able to work as a member of a large inter-disciplinary team alongside medical and therapy staff.

·        Have a positive attitude about pupils’ abilities.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our very special pupils
• A welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team
• A supportive and inclusive school community where everyone is valued
• A bespoke programme of CPD
• A highly skilled and supportive governing body with a strong commitment to the school

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Margaret Booker in the school office on 0208 680 2141.

Please complete the on line application form and write a letter of application showing your experience in relation to the job description and person specification which can also be obtained from the Headteacher, Mr. Stephen Hehir:

office@st-gilesschool.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 25th October 2024 at 1pm

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 28th October 2024

Interviews:     Week beginning Monday 28th October 2024 or Week beginning Monday 4th November 2024

We value diversity in our workforce and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If you are appointed, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out*), as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). 

You will also be required to disclose any other information that would suggest that you may be unsuitable to work with children. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from taking up appointment; it will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and their relevance to the post you are applying for. 

However, should you not declare any of the above and this is subsequently revealed, for example through the DBS check, then this may place your employment in jeopardy. 

Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence and with due regard to the ROA and data protection legislation. *Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ meaning that they are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. 

All guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found in the DBS filtering collection on the Gov.uk website and further information on disclosing a criminal record can also be obtained from Nacro: www.nacro.org.uk. It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Online Searches following shortlisting: 

In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), the school will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview. The purpose of the online search is to uncover any information that may suggest the candidate is: 

• a potential safeguarding risk 

• their appointment may damage the reputation of the school or; 

• they are unqualified for the role they have applied for.

No recruitment decision will be made solely on the basis of an online search and all relevant information uncovered will be discussed with the applicant at interview. All online searches will be conducted by individuals who are not involved in any other aspect of the recruitment process. No irrelevant information uncovered will be provided to the staff responsible for interviewing the job applicant. All candidates will be treated consistently. 

The same online search for all shortlisted candidates will be undertaken consisting of: 

• A Google search of the candidate’s name linked to their current employer, previous employer, educational institutions attended, previous job titles and news articles