Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

What skills and experience we're looking for About the role

This vacancy arises as our school is growing in size, with new purpose built learning spaces and resources to meet the needs of our school community. Teaching staff are well supported, have a varied and effective professional learning offer and work in partnership with on-site therapists to support planning and delivery of teaching and learning. If you are a teacher with relevant experience of teaching pupils with special educational needs, strong early years experience or with a commitment to developing your skills and experience within a specialist environment, we would like to hear from you.

ECTs are welcome to apply.

Samuel Pepys is a Cambridgeshire area special school for over 145 wonderful pupils (increasing to 165) aged 3 to 19 years living in St. Neots and the surrounding area. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan to meet their individual needs. Our pupils inspire and teach us a lot and we are committed to ensuring everyone achieves their full potential through fun, purposeful and engaging learning opportunities.

We are proud to work in partnership with families and other professionals, with the dedicated support of Governors.

• Be part of a friendly and outward looking school with wonderful pupils, supportive families and a strong, positive staff team ethos;
• Varied and relevant opportunities for continued professional learning and development;
• Take part in dynamic and collaborative planning opportunities with like-minded colleagues;
• Engage in innovative multi-disciplinary working, with on-site therapists and regular multi-disciplinary meetings;
• Plan and deliver high quality learning opportunities with a well designed curriculum, many learning resources and facilities within the wider community;
• Use technology to support teaching, learning and assessment;
• Promote communication and interaction in a range of settings including the Literacy Lounge, Forest School, MiLE Sensory Room, Balance Flow, trampoline, soft play and swing rooms and outdoor learning areas;
• Enjoy a new, enjoyable and rewarding challenge!

Samuel Pepys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, medical check and two satisfactory references, requested prior to interview. In line with KCSIE guidance and as part of due diligence an online check will take place for shortlisted candidates.