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We are looking to recruit teachers to work in our growing school from September 2022. We need a 0.6FTE teacher in a complex needs ASD class. Some experience teaching in special schools is preferred, although the right attitude and ability to work with and understand our students need is very important.
Lancaster School is a thriving special school that will have 120 Key Stage 4 and 5 students on roll in September 2022.
The school meets the needs of students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PLMD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), neurological impairments and complex needs. The MLD students who attend are those who need additional social and emotional support before going on to college. The vast majority of the students have communication difficulties.
Lancaster is proud to be part of the SEN Trust Southend. As a Trust we are committed to ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils. All staff will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date for applications: Friday 25th March 2022 at Midday
Visits are encouraged and will take place onTuesday 7th June 2022 at 11am (please contact the school office to book in advance).
Formal interviews will take place onFriday 10th June 2022. Part of the interview process will involve time spent in the classroom which may include some teaching activities.
Information about the School
The SEN Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising of four special schools; Kingsdown School, Lancaster School, St. Nicholas School and The St. Christopher School. The schools work closely with Local Authorities and parents and carers to meet the needs of pupils as outlined in their Education and Health Care Plans. They provide support and guidance to enable pupils to progress their education and learn life skills to make the most their abilities and achieve independence.
Expertise, resources and training is shared across the schools but they are encouraged to maintain their individual identity, ethos and character. Each school has it's own Headteacher and Local Governing Body. Overall responsibility for the strategy, vision and aims of the Trust is held by the Trust Board and Members who are supported by the CEO, Jackie Mullan.
The schools work together to develop systems to improve the quality of education across the Trust and maintain their high standards, meeting the specialist needs of pupils in the local area.