Teacher

If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special needs this could be a great role for you.

About the Role

Aims and Objectives:

• To uphold and work towards the school’s vision and aims, supporting the school ethos and mission.
• To contribute to the development and review of school policies and then to uphold and work within the policies as agreed.
• To plan the curriculum, with colleagues, in line with school policy, to secure high quality learning for the pupils.
• To deliver the curriculum through a range of lessons designed to stimulate and motivate pupils’ learning
• To report on pupils’ progress

About You

• DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of a good understanding of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
• Experience of teaching pupils with SLD, PMLD and/or ASC
• Evidence of being a good / outstanding teacher
• Has a sound understanding of the National Curriculum and differentiation
• Evidence of being involved in recent and relevant professional development relating to pupils with special needs
• Ability to maximise the use of ICT for both teaching and professional duties

About us

Springfield School is a special school for primary age children who have been identified as having Severe or Profound Learning Difficulties. We currently have 117 children on roll and all our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our curriculum offers pupils engaging, enriching, and meaningful opportunities enabling them to develop their independence, communication, skills for learning and life.

We strongly believe in the benefits of integration and inclusion to all and as such our Early Years and Primary classes are co-located with Madley Brook Community Primary School in a uniquely integrated and purpose-built site.

Benefits of working at Springfield include: 

• Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use 
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work 
• Perk Box - discount and wellbeing platform membership 
• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance 
• Membership to My Healthy Advantage wellbeing app
• Free car parking and cycle storage 
• 1 day every fortnight to work from home for PPA

How to Apply:

Full details of the role, school and Gallery Trust can be found on our website along with the application form.

To apply for this post, please email your application form to application@thegallerytrust.co.uk

Please submit your application form by 5pm on Sunday 15th December 2024

Interviews will be held the week beginning Monday 16th December 2024. 

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.