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TWO Full-Time KS2-3 Class Teachers based at Thriftwood School
With prior experience of working with children who have learning difficulties
PERMANENT Contracts
Main Scale Teacher + 1 SEN Allowance in Accordance with School Teachers' Pay & Conditions Document
Applications from NQT's will also be welcomed
(For NQT's: 1 SEN to be offered at the end of a successful first year) Both Posts Required 1st September 2017 Thriftwood wishes to appoint two energetic Teachers who are committed to the vision and ethos of our innovative, successful academy School site.
This is a very exciting opportunity to join the highly professional team at Thriftwood, an outstanding special School and College for pupils ages 5-19 with moderate learning difficulties and additional complex needs of Autism, ADHD, speech & language and social communication difficulties.
We offer:
A busy and creative learning environment
A highly supportive team of staff
Opportunities for professional development
Parents, Governors and staff who work hard together in the interests of all pupils
We expect everyone to lead by example and demonstrate:-
Commitment
Energy and enthusiasm
Enjoyment and fun
Hard work
Involvement in the life of the School
Visits Welcome: Thursday 20th April 2017 from 2.00 p.m. onwards*
Application Deadline: 12.00 noon Monday 24th April 2017
Interviews: Thursday 4th and Friday 5th May 2017
Thriftwood 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.
*If you wish to visit, please email traceyimhof@thriftwoodschool.com or telephone the School on 01245 266880 to let us know.
Visits could take up to 1 hour.
Information about the School
Thriftwood is an outstanding SEND School and College, offering a wealth of opportunities and experiences to its pupils, their families and staff. It is based on two sites in Chelmsford; Thriftwood School site lies in Galleywood and Thriftwood College in Melbourne. It forms a part of the SEAX Multi-Academy Trust, which encompasses provisions across Essex and the Trust Headquarters are based at Thriftwood College.