Teacher for SEND and Deaf Resource Base

Teacher for SEND and Deaf Resource Base

St Matthias is a good school where staff know students well. Leaders work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of the school’s diverse community. Students feel happy and safe at school. This is because leaders have created an environment where students are well supported and cared for. Leaders expect students to try hard in school. They do not tolerate disruption in lessons or at social times. In lessons students are polite and respectful of their teachers. Everyone gets access to a good-quality curriculum.

                                                        (Extracts from Ofsted Report published 10th January 2020)

Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale (dependent upon experience and expertise)

Contract type: Permanent

Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher – SENDCO

Start date: From Summer Term 2025 or sooner where possible

This role is suitable for a qualified teacher experienced with SEND/BSL background. We offer an extensive CPD program of support. 

The Teacher for SEND and Deaf Resource Base will:

• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• Be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD

The job requires a person who:

• Is an excellent teacher with a Teaching qualification and qualified or working towards BSL Level 2
• Has the ability to build effective working relationships
•  Can lead and be part of a team

1. Ethos        

• To always look for and expect the best from all our students
• To promote creativity in learning design, delivery and outcome 
• To be a positive role model in personal behaviours and self management
• To respect everyone as an individual
• To take care of our learning environment
• To promote sustainable development
• To work collaboratively, embracing team work and partnership

2. Leading Learning

• To support learning by following the agreed policies, systems and structures
• To be responsible for your own professional learning and support development of colleagues
• To be committed to student attainment
• To promote health and wellbeing, including safeguarding our students   

3. Community

·        To work to build community cohesion

·        To work positively with parents and families

4. Safeguarding

·        To support and contribute to the safeguarding of all our students

4. Generic

To work within the framework of national legislation and in accordance with the provisions of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. In addition the post is subject to compliance with reasonable requests made by the Head teacher

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

This post is subject to all necessary safeguarding checks this includes satisfactory references requested prior to interview, online searches, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications and of the right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Apply online using the link on our website or advertising platforms

For further information please call the School on 01902 556400 or email recruitment@st-matthias.com

Contact us now to discuss the role in more detail or to arrange a visit in school

Website: www.st-matthias.com