Salary: £31,650 to £43,607 plus SEN point 1 £2,679

Grade: MPS 1 - 6

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date/Duration: Initially 2-years until 31st August 2027

Vacancy Hours: 30 hours per week full time

Location: Applefields Mainsite and Satellite provision

Applefields is looking to recruit an experienced teacher to work in our school from June 2025.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and dynamic professional to work in this secondary generic special school.

This is an exciting opportunity to teach a class of mixed ability/age children with a diagnosis of Autism and sensory needs, recognising children as individuals as described in the SEND Code of Practice 2014

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an outstanding leader and role model for their class team.
• Be able to plan and teach in line with our school’s informal and formal curriculums, with the ability to ‘see the potential’ in every pupil.
• Be flexible, responding to the changing needs and directions of the students.
• Be dynamic, showing resilience, patience, and care.
• Be committed to continued professional development, via self-directed training and leadership feedback.
• Be an effective communicator when working with the wider departmental and school teams.
• Be a reflective practitioner who aligns their values with the needs of the school.
• Have relevant training to support the needs of the pupils.
• Have an excellent understanding of safeguarding.
• Applications from Early Carer Teachers (ECT) are welcome.

For further details about the post, please contact school on 01904 553300.

Applications to be submitted via the following https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd March 2025

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