Teacher
- Durham County Council
- Full Time
- Consett
- £33,814 - £41,333
Job Description
Teacher
M3-M6 £33,814 - £41,333
Full Time
Temporary - required from 1st January 2025 until 31st December 2025
Villa Real School is an all age Special School with pupils with SLD, PMLD and Autism. The school has achieved further success with OFSTED, Communication Friendly Status Award, International Award and Equalities Award. The school leads and supports on innovation, research and staff development including research with University of Bedfordshire and Department of Education lead re Engagement Model.
The governors are seeking to employ an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic teacher who has knowledge of students with severe Autism and / or severe SLD and experience in managing distressed behaviour. The candidates would wish to join the school on its' exciting journey.
Teaching commitment to be negotiated upon interview.
The role includes:
• Support and implement the vision and ethos of the school.
• Play a major role in ensuring high quality education for all pupils and improvement in standard of learning and achievement.
• Take responsibility for co-ordinating Art, D&T and Performing Arts.
• Take responsibility for a small class of pupils with severe autism and severe learning difficulties, supported by a highly skilled team of staff.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who has:
• Excellent communication skills.
• A clear vision of special education and a strong desire to work in this field with a particular interest in Autism.
• An understanding of the needs of children with high physical, medical and sensory needs including learning and behavioural difficulties.
• Experience and understanding of the curriculum required for pupils with complex sensory needs.
• A positive approach to the management of distressed behaviour.
• High yet realistic expectations of pupil and a commitment to meeting individual needs.
• A personable nature and the ability to work well as part of the staff team
• A desire to be involved in the full life of the school.
• Experience and understanding of co-ordinating Art or PE would be an advantage
• Resilience
In house training in the communication systems and behaviour management techniques used in school will be provided.
Closing date: 18th October 2024
Interview date: 25th October 2024
Application form and further details are available by email and returnable to the Head Teacher. For an informal discussion about the post contact [email protected], candidates are encouraged to visit the school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road,
Consett,
Co. Durham
DH8 6BH
Tel: 01207 503651
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.villarealschool.co.uk
