Job Description
Download printable version
Grove House is a welcoming, positive and supportive special school for pupils aged 8-19 with speech, language and communication needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and well organised class teacher to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated, pupil-centred and forward-thinking staff team and Trust
This position would suit a primary teacher although applications are welcome from primary, secondary, special school and mainstream colleagues.
Prior experience of working with children who have special educational needs desirable but not essential as full training is available
Visits welcome, please call 01277 361498 to discuss/arrange
We can offer you:
- Enthusiastic, polite pupils with a desire for learning & doing their best
- A highly supportive and friendly team of staff
- A busy and innovative learning environment
- Varied, interesting and rewarding work
- High quality professional development
- Cross-trust progression opportunities
- Parents, Governors and staff who work hard together in the interests of all pupils
- New and recently refurbished buildings with specialist facilities and high quality resources
- Extensive Staff Wellbeing and Medical Insurance Cover which includes physiotherapy, counselling and GP on-line support services.
- Competitive salary & teachers pension scheme
We are seeking a excellent, engaging teacher who is:
- Positive and proactive when working with pupils
- Flexible, professional and caring
- Able to communicate and collaborate with others
- Keen to learn and develop their own practice
- Passionate about developing the curriculum and quality of education
- Able to plan for pupil progress and committed to achievement for all
- Calm when supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
- Able to approach challenges with a solution and sense of humour
The roles will include:
- Responsibility for a form group
- Engagement with parents and carers including Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) review meetings
- Primarily Teaching Maths and English. Teaching other subjects dependant on areas of strength.
Full details, including Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the Application Pack. A SEAX Trust application form must be completed - available on the school website, or on request from the school office. We cannot accept applications via CV only.
Information about the School
Grove House School is a specialist provision in Brentwood for pupils whose primary need is speech, language and communication (SLCN).