English Lead and SENDCO

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen at our school for a qualified teacher of English with SENDCO responsibilities (1 day per week), to work within our unique CAMHS setting. Rated by OFSTED as Outstanding in January 2024.

CAMHS Phoenix School provides education for a maximum of 8 day patients aged 11-18 years, who have been admitted to the CAMHS Phoenix Unit at Wokingham Hospital. Admission to our school is by NHS referral only. We are proud to be a therapeutic thinking school, offering a relational and compassionate approach to behaviour and well-being.

We are looking for a well-qualified Teacher of English to join our teaching team. This is an important and varied role in which the successful applicant will be responsible for leading English and supporting our vulnerable young people to engage with education as part of their recovery journey. You will have close links with the clinical team in the hospital and attend multi-disciplinary meetings as required.

We can offer:

• A positive working environment within a well-resourced school
• Training to ensure you can fulfil all aspects of the job description
• A supportive leadership team
• A nurturing and inclusive ethos

CAMHS Phoenix School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please see our website for further information. www.c

For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Kate Sumner, Headteacher ksumner@c

For an application form please contact ksumner@c

CAMHS Phoenix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; safeguarding our pupils is our priority. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service, in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.