Class Teacher

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Ashgate Croft is a large and complex area special school.  We provide education and care for pupils with significant learning difficulties, including autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties and associated communication, behavioural and physical needs. 

 The post is for a Permanent Class Teacher (part time posts will be considered for the right applicant), the successful candidate will be responsible for the teaching and well-being of a class of pupils with learning difficulties, communication needs and behaviour that challenges, pupils may also have physical and medical needs. The class teacher may be required to teach any age group (4-19) and in any of the four pathways (Please see attached Curriculum Policy for more details about the  Curriculum that we follow). 

 You should –

• Have successful teaching experience in either a mainstream or special school setting;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills;
• Have sound knowledge and experience of working with pupils with SEN;
• Have a positive approach to challenge and change 

Please see attached job description/person specification for more information.

 This is an opportunity to pursue a career in a forward-looking special school.  You will be well supported in your work and you will be encouraged to develop professionally. 

Unqualified Teachers on the pathway to being qualified will be considered; however, you must have significant experience of undertaking all aspects of the role of a class teacher in a special school.

 Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Start date to be discussed with the successful candidate.

 We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

Please apply using the link below:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147124/EDV-2025-ACS-11342

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.