SEN Teacher - Specialist SEN Unit

East midlands Academy Trust are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced SEND Teacher to work in our new KS1 provision at Castle Academy

Our vision is to nurture and support children to become the best they can be - confident individuals, independent learners and aspirational, responsible citizens. We are committed to promoting excellence in academic, artistic and sporting achievement. East Midlands Academy Trust is driving school improvement through a curriculum designed to interest and inspire children and make them life-long learners. We are proud to be a nurturing school, recognising and supporting the individual to achieve.

We are driven by a strong moral purpose that every child has the right to outstanding teaching and leadership. It is our passion to work with our children, their parents and carers and our staff to create world-class schools that demonstrate integrity of purpose through high aspiration for every child. We set high expectations for our leaders and teachers to support and stretch every child to ensure they make excellent progress and build the skills, knowledge and attributes that will prepare them well for secondary school and beyond.

We are looking for a Teacher who has

·        Experience of working with children who have SEND, particularly ASC, SEMH, RAD and S&L

·        Someone who understands, can empathise with and adapt to the needs of pupils with ASC, SEMH, RAD and S&L

·        Someone who understands, can empathise with primary children

·        Someone who is able to enthuse and inspire children

·        Someone who shows great mental flexibility in order to contribute to a dynamic and hardworking team

·        Someone who is committed to safeguarding our children and promoting their welfare

·        Someone who is able to support the leadership team in being able to raise and sustain high standards

·        Have a sense of humour and a 'can do' attitude.

·        If willing to support other schools across the Trust

Our Trust was first established in 2012 and now has seven schools across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes - one all-through school, one secondary school and five primary schools.

Our Vision      To provide excellent practice which inspires and develops young people and children

Our Mission    To be the first-choice education provider in our communities

Our Values     Inclusion, innovation, inspiration, integrity, impact

We are driven by a strong moral purpose that every child has the right to outstanding teaching and leadership. It is our passion to work with our children, their parents and carers and our staff to create world-class schools that demonstrate integrity of purpose through high aspiration for every child. We set high expectations for our leaders and teachers to support and stretch every child to ensure they make excellent progress and build the skills, knowledge and attributes that will prepare them well for secondary school and beyond.

 By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

·        Continuous professional development and training opportunities

·        Dedicated support from our school improvement team

·        Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools

·        A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation

·        A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

·        Childcare vouchers scheme

·        A corporate eye care plan

·        Flu jabs for all staff

·        Cycle to work scheme

·        Headspace

For more information please contact Lorna Stockwell on 07500 559281 or email recruitment@emat.uk

COVID-19 considerations:

We have a comprehensive COVID-19 risk assessment for all on-site working to ensure the health and safety of staff and pupils.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserve the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.