Up to £20.96 an hour

Hours: 16 hours a week, Thursday and Friday. 8.30am – 5.00pm

Contract: Permanent, term time only

UK applicants only. This role doesn’t not offer sponsorship

Grateley House School, Grateley, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8TA

 The Cambian Group is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities. Grateley House School is growing and as we expand our offer, we are seeking to recruit an inspirational, highly motivated, and forward-thinking teacher of Music with the energy and passion to change lives.

About Grateley House School

Grateley House is a successful 38-week residential school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, for young people, aged 11 – 19, with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, typically, high functioning and/or with associated disorders.

The school currently has 35 students on roll; however, this will increase over the next three years as the school embarks on an exciting period of growth.

We offer a broad and balanced, challenging and relevant curriculum rooted in the National Curriculum, delivered by an experienced and dedicated staff team. Our aim is to fully prepare our students for successful lives beyond Grateley House School.

About the role

We require a qualified Teacher of Music, with experience of teaching across key stages 3 – 5, who has the ability to make a significant contribution to our school.   The successful candidate will have the confidence and willingness to work proactively alongside other experienced colleagues to develop Music throughout the school.  You will take a creative approach to teaching students, according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the curriculum in a way that maximises their achievement and ability to develop.

Within this role, you will teach students in a fun and engaging way and work with an experienced and knowledgeable support staff, including therapists, to ensure that each student is receiving the support they require.

You will have a flexible, creative and practical approach to learning and be responsible for developing individualised / small group programmes. Class sizes are no more than 7 students, with dedicated TA support, and you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits.

Essential

• Experience of teaching Music to GCSE level
• Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required
• QTS or QTLS
• Knowledge of teaching the National Curriculum
• Understanding ASD and/or additional needs

Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be based purely on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

The school is easily commutable from Andover, Basingstoke, Southampton, Salisbury, Winchester and surrounding areas.