Job Description
Are you committed and passionate about SEN Education? We are looking for a Senior Teacher to join our established team. This is a real opportunity to make a difference for the children that we teach and a role which combines strategic development with operational delivery daily.
Sutherland House School is a non-maintained special school for autistic children and young people aged 4-19. The school is in the heart of the Creative Quarter in the City Centre which is a vibrant and exciting area to work in.
At Sutherland House school Positive Behaviour Support and Person-Centred approaches are of paramount importance and you will be able to contribute to the continued strategic and operational development of this. We offer small Class groups, high staffing ratios and excellent opportunities for training and continued professional development.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in the translation of its vision into clear objectives that promote and sustain measurable school development; ensuring that the school continuously improves and is aspirational for our students.
You will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with the School Governing Body, Board of Trustees and Autism East Midlands’ Senior management team.
You will have responsibility for a defined area which will be decided depending on the skill set of the successful candidate.
Previous experience with children and young people with autism or teaching in an additional needs environment at any age is desirable but full training and support will be given.
The Senior Leadership Team will be holding a tour of the school for interested candidates and visits are highly recommended. This will take place on Wednesday 15th January 3.30pm-5.00pm. Please contact us on (phone number removed) to organise a visit on this date or call the school office.
The closing date for applications is Monday 20th January, with interviews planned on Wednesday 22nd January however we reserve the right to call strong applicants early for interview, hence early application is advised