Key Stage 3/4 Specialist Teacher

We have 2 posts available.

These posts are allocated to KS3/4 Oswestry Education Centre, Judge Meadow, Oswestry, SY11 4RG, but the Executive Headteacher can ask the applicant to work at any of the other Education Centres according to current needs.  

We are looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic teacher to join the team at the Oswestry Education Centre. Oswestry Education Centre caters for students aged 11 - 16 years who have been predominately excluded from mainstream education. The service has recently been rated as Good by Ofsted and the report acknowledged that:

At the heart of TMBSS lies a belief that all pupils should leave as confident young people who are 'world ready'. Inspirational leaders, caring staff and well-planned support combine to provide the right support at the right time.

Relationships are a strength at TMBSS. Some pupils believe education is not for them before starting here. However, at TMBSS, they quickly become settled and happy to learn, knowing they are cared for and that support is available.

Applicants need to have experience of teaching to KS3 and 4 across the ability range, have a good understanding of Special Needs and be confident in issues relating to pupil behaviour and classroom management to deliver high-quality education and enrichment activities for the students. 

Many students join TMBSS with undiagnosed or unmet additional needs. The service gains a clearer understanding of those needs over time through well-considered interventions and support. For some, this means an accurate identification of special educational needs and/or disabilities and a support plan. For others, it means uncovering the need for intensive short-term intervention to support mental health needs. 

TMBSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such, all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and appropriate pre-employment checks before the appointment is confirmed.

Enthusiastic teachers of any subject are welcome to apply and join the team. 

Further details can be obtained from Lindsay Crozier - Business Manager – TMBSS by emailing crozier.l@tmbss-shropshire.org.uk or telephone: 01743 368189. If you would like to apply for this position, please could you complete the Shropshire Schools Application Form which is attached to this advert. Completed application forms to be sent to Lindsay Crozier.

Visits are welcomed under prior arrangement. Please contact Lindsay Crozier to book an appointment. 

Closing Date for applications:       9am Monday 20 January 2025

Interview Date:                                 Wednesday 29 January 2025

Under the Criminal Justice & Courts Services Act 2000, it is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work defined as ‘regulated activity’. This position is “regulated activity” and as such, the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information.

You can view our

Child Protection Policy by visiting our website

https://www.tmbss-shropshire.org.uk/ and selecting Key Info – Policies –

Safeguarding

As this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975), all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose all spent convictions and cautions, except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013)