Job Description

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
About the role: 
The school is looking for an inspiring and dynamic teacher of SEN who has a genuine passion for responding to the challenges of working with children with severe learning difficulties who have complex needs. You will add to this team by demonstrating a passion for and dedication to teaching and learning.  

Please apply if you:  
Are committed to working as a team with good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour  
Are hardworking, innovative and reflective, are committed to success and seek to grow as practitioner  
Have an imaginative and creative approach to quality first teaching and learning through a dynamic curriculum  
Have high expectations of children, colleagues and yourself  
Use educational research to inform practice and support the raising of achievement of all children on their bespoke and adapted journey.  
Can absorb our caring and inclusive atmosphere and promote it in your own classroom to ensure children with severe learning disabilities participate into our wider school community.  

We can offer you:  
Responsive learners who thrive in a challenge-based environment  
A welcoming, caring school team who believe every child matters  
A supportive and committed staff and governing body  
A school that finds the best in everyone 
Well-resourced classrooms and a committed team 
Access to high quality continued professional development  
Classes supported by a professional team of TAs and HLTAs  

Work Schedule:
Full Time, Permanent
 
How to Apply:  
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Chipping Ongar Primary School.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

Chipping Ongar Primary School is a Primary School serving the needs of approximately 200 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. In a caring and well-ordered environment all children will achieve their own potential: academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and aesthetically.

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.