St Joseph's Specialist Trust Cranleigh
Sen Teacher
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Location: St Joseph’s Specialist Trust, Cranleigh
Salary: £33,086-£46,838 (qualified) / £28,936-£35,605 (unqualified) + St Joseph’s allowance of £2,787 with an additional £1,000 Retention Bonus**
Contract: 1x class teacher maternity cover (fixed-term for 1 year).
Join an outstanding specialist setting
St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is seeking a passionate and dynamic Class Teacher to join our dedicated team.
Following our most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023, we are proud to be rated Outstanding. We are also accredited by the National Autistic Society and hold the Autism Education Trust Schools Licence for Surrey, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional education and support for young people with complex needs.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist expertise in SEND education within a supportive and collaborative environment.
About The Role
As a Class Teacher, you will lead a class of up to 14 students aged 5-19 with complex learning disabilities, autism and social communication needs.
You will work closely with our integrated therapy team and be supported by a skilled classroom team including Higher Level Teaching Assistants and Teaching Assistants. Together, you will deliver a therapy-informed, personalised curriculum that enables students to engage, achieve and thrive.
Teachers with QTS may also have the opportunity to lead a subject area, depending on experience and interests.
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We Welcome Applications From
Qualified teachers / teachers who are concluding their teacher training
Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
Teachers interested in developing expertise in specialist SEND education
About St Joseph’s
St Joseph Specialist Trust is a registered charitable trust providing education, care and support for vulnerable children and young people with complex needs.
Our Provision Includes
A specialist school and college
A registered children’s home
Supported living houses for young adults
Across our services, we support over 84 young people aged 5-19, many of whom have autism, complex learning disabilities and behavioural needs.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to making a real difference.
Common sense and teamwork – You will work closely with colleagues and confidently risk-assess situations to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
Excellent communication skills – You will engage students effectively and communicate clearly with colleagues, families and external professionals
Patience and resilience – You will adapt to each student’s pace of learning and remain calm when supporting young people who may be anxious, emotional or frustrated.
Essential qualities – Compassion, empathy and mental, physical and emotional resilience are essential qualities for all staff at St Joseph’s.
Why join St Joseph’s
Working here means becoming part of a supportive and highly skilled community.
We Offer
A beautiful 23-acre site on the edge of the Surrey Hills, one mile from Cranleigh village
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Free healthy hot lunches during term time
£1,000 retention bonus - £250 after 1 month, £250 after 1 year and £500 after 18 months
Medical cash plan (after qualifying period)
Free on-site parking
Employee assistance programme with confidential 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support for you and your family.
On-site mental health first aiders
Comprehensive induction programme
Team Teach positive behaviour support training delivered on site and refreshed every year
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
Consistent 1:1 line management support
Location
Due to our rural location, access to your own transport is desirable. However, St Joseph’s is only a 20-minute walk from bus routes serving Horsham and Guildford.
All staff working in education at St Joseph’s are considered key workers.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for St Joseph’s Specialist Trust, please do not hesitate to apply.
Safeguarding and training
All successful candidates must complete Team Teach positive behaviour support training as part of their induction before starting employment.
St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This role is subject to an enhanced child and adult workforce DBS check. xlqdzyr
Please note we are unable to sponsor applicants relocating from overseas or convert graduate visas for this role.
We review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been offered
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