Class teacher

Job Title:                    Class Teacher

Location:                    Victoria School

Contract Type:  Full time, Permanent

Start Date:                   1 January 2025

Salary:                                           Salary MPS/UPS + SEN allowance

Job description

Exceptional People Deserve Exceptional Staff

Due to expansion, we are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to teach a class in our inspiring special school in Poole. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of outstanding classroom and co-curricular practice. However, we also welcome applications from ECTs and offer a comprehensive support package.

Victoria School is an exciting, innovative and dynamic special school (3-19) for students with physical disabilities and communication needs. Our vision is to be a school where successful learning and high levels of achievement prepare children and young adults for fulfilling future lives. We have outstanding, forward-thinking staff who continually develop their practice and work together to make sure all young people have every chance to achieve their potential.

The school is operated by Shaftesbury, a national disability charity, with a Local Advisory Board providing additional support and challenge. The school admits pupils from a number of neighbouring local authorities and some from further afield. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) associated with physical disability or complex medical conditions, and most have additional learning needs. Some pupils have profound or complex learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will be able to inspire students through the delivery of engaging lessons, support our pupils to reach their full potential, build positive relationships and ensure all student achievements are recognised and celebrated.

As a teacher, you will have examples of impact both within the classroom and in co-curricular activities. You will be supported by an enthusiastic and enabling SLT who highly value the work of class teachers as a core and vital component of our educational offer, enabling us to improve the life sum of every learner.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Ensure the planning and delivery of a high-quality, engaging, and inclusive curriculum that enables every pupil to achieve their full potential.

·        Work at all times towards the School’s aim of improving the life sum for every pupil.

·        Collaborate with staff school-wide in both academic and therapies provision to enhance the effectiveness of the school's provision for every pupil.

The ideal candidate will have:

·        Excellent teaching knowledge and expertise with the ability to teach effectively in a special school context.

·        Experience of, or an interest in, achieving excellent outcomes for students with significant SEND.

·        Commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for innovation in education.

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

·        Demonstrable qualities and attributes of being open, yet uncompromising in the pursuit of highest quality of education provision.

We recognise that to achieve our vision, we need to be flexible and adaptive to continue to be sustainable and highly effective in the ever-changing educational landscape.

We strive to develop and build on the strengths and expertise of our team. We will look to enhance your impact further through CPD, and local and regional networks, enabling you to use your abilities, skills and expertise to maximise your impact for our learners and their families.

Interested applicants for this post should be imaginative and dynamic and fully committed to the principles of inclusive education for all, no matter what barriers our children and adults face. Shaftesbury positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community in which we work. Shaftesbury is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. 

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking school community. If you are passionate about teaching in a special school and committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils, we encourage you to apply.

Shaftesbury Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and staff, and it is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS and will follow our rigorous safer recruitment processes. 

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call 01202 763697 or email VECHR@victoria.poole.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.​​​​​​​

Applications should be sent to our HR department via email: VECHR@victoria.poole.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.