Class Teacher

About this Role

We are looking for a class teacher to join our team here at Purple Oaks Academy

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic educator to take the lead in the planning and delivery of our Post 16 curriculum. We'd be really keen to hear from someone experienced in working with young people who have complex communication and interaction needs and may be autistic.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support students through engaging, active learning experiences which include opportunities to learn in the community and work towards recognised qualifications. The successful candidate will work closely with support staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality sessions that promote communication, independence and regulation as we support our Post 16 students on their journey into adulthood. This role requires someone who can work independently and as part of a team.

We’re looking for an exceptional teacher who:

has high aspirations for all the students in our care

is excited about providing the very best education for students with complex special educational needs and has experience of working with autistic students

is passionate about delivering an aspirational curriculum which is adapted to the needs of individuals and focuses on preparing young people for life after Purple Oaks Academy

is creative, dedicated and passionate about keeping the young people at the centre of all we do

is able to collaborate with other members of the team to ensure the very best provision for our young people

can build positive relationships with staff, students and families alike

This role is suitable for both experienced professionals who wish to progress their career and ECTs who want to begin their career in a learning rich environment, both from mainstream and specialist settings.

About us:

Purple Oaks Academy is a thriving special academy in the heart of Northampton. Our purpose-built building opened in January 2018 and currently educates 143 students with a diagnosis of autism and/or Severe Learning Difficulties.

Tours of the academy are welcomed. Please contact Angela Highley via email: ahighley@purpleoaksacademy.org to arrange a preferred date. Opportunities to have a discussion about the role with a member of the leadership team are also available, this can also be arranged by emailing Angela Highley.

Post 16

has its own satellite building which has plenty of space to develop the life skills that really matter to students that are preparing for adulthood. Students accessing education in the Post 16 building may do so from Year 11 onwards and the curriculum is tailored towards students accessing pre-entry and entry level qualifications where the focus is on functional and life skills.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

We are looking for a candidate to start at the beginning of the new academic year; however, we would be willing to wait until January for the right candidate.