SEN Cover Supply Teacher - Zero Hours Contract

Job Description

Grove House is a welcoming, positive and supportive special school for pupils aged 8-19 with speech, language and communication needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, dynamic and well organised cover teacher to join us on a zero hours contract. Thisis an excellent oppertunity for someone who is often available at short notice to come in to provide cover eg staff sickness, training etc so may suit a retired teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated, pupil-centred and forward-thinking staff team and Trust

Applications are welcome from primary, secondary, special school and mainstream colleagues.

Prior experience of working with children who have special educational needs desirable but not essential as full training is available.

The school and trust provide support and opportunities for professional development including working with colleagues in other Trust settings and the opportunity to meet for professional dialogue

We offer you:

·Enthusiastic, polite pupils with a desire for learning & doing their best

·Opportunity for working within a multi-disciplinary team including Speech and Language therapists (SaLT) & Occupational therapists (OT)

·A highly supportive and friendly team of staff

·A busy and innovative learning environment

·Extensive Staff Wellbeing and Medical Insurance Cover which includes physiotherapy, counselling and GP on-line support services.

·Competitive salary & teachers pension scheme

·Varied, interesting and rewarding work

·High quality professional development

·Cross-trust progression opportunities

·Parents, Governors and staff who work hard together in the interests of all pupils

·New and recently refurbished buildings with specialist facilities and high quality resources

We are seeking an excellent, engaging teacher who is:

·Positive and proactive when working with pupils

·Keen to learn and develop their own practice

·Passionate about developing the curriculum and quality of education

·Able to plan for pupil progress and committed to achievement for all

·Flexible, professional and caring

·Able to communicate and collaborate with others

·Able to approach challenges with a solution and sense of humour

Information about the School

Grove House School is a specialist provision in Brentwood for pupils whose primary need is speech, language and communication (SLCN).