Class Teacher SEN

Class Teacher – SEN (Severe and profound multiple learning difficulties)

The Ridgeway School is a special school for children aged 2-19 with severe and profound multiple learning difficulties. Our vision centres around providing a voice for all and promoting lifelong opportunities. Our innovative and personalised approach to teaching and learning reflects the ambition that we hold for each individual within our community - improving their life outcomes so that they can each live a life as full as possible.

Our school is full of dedicated, passionate and innovative staff – eager to achieve the best for our pupils and visitors frequently comment on the warm and welcoming atmosphere in the school. It is an environment that we are extremely proud of. In appointing colleagues to our team, we are seeking individuals that share in our ethos, and desire to pursue the very best practice and learning experience for our young people. The Ridgeway school are looking to recruit 1 permanent teacher as soon as possible. ECTs will also be considered.

Job Advert

2 x permanent classteacher – fulltime, with part time considered (April 2025 and September 2025 start)

Required ASAP:

• UPS, Main Scale + Special Educational Needs Allowance

• ECTs considered

The Ridgeway School is a purpose-built co-educational school which caters for young people 2-19 years who have severe and/or profound multiple learning difficulties and is part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust. Our school is an exciting forward-thinking establishment, dedicated to enhancing the development of its staff, and judged as “Outstanding” by Ofsted in February 2020.

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and supportive staff working in state-of-the-art facilities.

• A positive, caring and forward-thinking atmosphere.

• Supportive parents and governors.

• Personal and tailored professional development in line with school improvement priorities.

• For ECTs, a comprehensive and thoroughly supportive induction programme.

• The opportunity to work collaboratively in a well-respected network of ten schools.

We are seeking a class teacher who will be:

• Highly motivated, hardworking and flexible.

• Provide enriching and inspiring learning opportunities for our students.

• Work in partnership with parents and colleagues.

• Eager to develop their skills and experience.

• Responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students.

• Positive, with a “can do” approach.

• Experience with students with special needs is an advantage but not essential as full training and support is available. The successful candidates will be required to teach across the school’s age range. Applications are invited from both experienced class teachers and ECTs. We welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office to arrange a time.

Closing Date: Midday Friday 10 January 2025 at midday. Interviews will be held on 15 January 2025.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

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. An Enhanced DBS will be sought from the successful candidate.