SEN Teacher with interest in Food Technonlogy, Horticulture & Outdoor Learning

Job Description

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, ambitious , dynamic and well organised teacher to join us. Who has a particular interest in food technology, horticulture & outdoor learning

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated, pupil-centred and forward-thinking staff team and Trust

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 and support will be provided.

The school and trust provide support and opportunities for professional development including working with colleagues in other Trust settings and the opportunity to meet for professional dialogue

We offer you:

·Enthusiastic, polite pupils with a desire for learning & doing their best

·Opportunity for working within a multi disciplinary team including speech and language therapists ( SaLT) and Occupational Therapists( OT)

·A highly supportive and friendly team of staff

·A busy and innovative learning environment

·Extensive Staff Wellbeing Support

·Competitive salary & teachers pension scheme

·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

We are seeking a excellent, engaging teacher who is:

·Positive and proactive when working with pupils

·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

·Flexible, professional and caring

·Able to communicate and collaborate with others

·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

·Teaching of Food Technology, Horticulture and Outdoor Learning and may also include some teaching of Maths/English.

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.

The SEAX Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references.

Information about the School

Grove House School is a specialist provision in Brentwood for pupils whose primary need is speech, language and communication (SLCN).