Class Teacher x 2

Job Description

MPR/UPR + 1 SEN Allowance + Fringe Allowance

Pioneer is a very successful special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. We have purpose built facilities and opportunities have arisen to join the staff in this exciting environment.

We are looking for dedicated teachers with special needs experience, who can demonstrate excellent classroom practice and are enthusiastic and committed to achieving success for our students.

The successful candidates will be able to think creatively and engage positively with a broad range of needs. You will be able to motivate and inspire pupils and have the ability to respond to their individual needs to maximise learning opportunities and achievement.

For an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit, please call the school on 01268 243300. Please state on your application which role/s you would like to be considered for.

As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of our AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, Cycle2work, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.

These positions are required to commence 1 September 2017. Interviews are scheduled for Friday 19 May 2017.

Closing date: Sunday 7 May 2017.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. For further information on this position and to make an application please visit:https://www.hirewire.co.uk/SG/1058184/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=76564

Alternatively you can collect an application form from Cathy Duff, Office Manager at Pioneer School, Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our websitehttps://sites.google.com/a/aetinet.org/aetwebsite/our-teaching-school/initial-teacher-trainingfor further details.

Information about the School

We are a successful, purpose built, mixed special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 – 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties.

With the exception of those pupils occasionally admitted in the Foundation Stage on an assessment basis all pupils have a statement of special educational need, falling principally into the categories of severe and complex or profound and multiple. A smaller number of students have moderate learning difficulties and a significant number have an additional diagnosis of autism.

The school experiences a variable pattern of referrals and admissions and whilst it is usual for children to be admitted at the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 age there are a significant number of children that are admitted at other ages. Admissions also take place regularly throughout the school year.

Although the catchment area for the school extends beyond the geographical boundaries of Basildon the vast majority of pupils live in the local area.

In January 2009 the school moved to new purpose built premises, which were further extended in September 2011 to provide even more specialist spaces. The school now has facilities that are second to none within the UK and we are regularly visited or consulted on matters of special school design.

Our vision is to continue developing and improving the quality of provision available to our students and our Academy Council, parents and staff are enthusiastic and committed to the proposed plans. We believe that our proposals will enhance the education and quality of life for the children and young people currently in the school and lead to better outcomes for them in adult life.

Our most recent successful Ofsted inspection recognised that we are an Outstanding school, commenting 'The quality of education for pupils with profound and multiple special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Pupils thrive in this high-quality learning environment. '

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.