Job description
Mayfield Special School educates pupils with SLD, PMLD and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The school is operational on three sites which are 12 miles apart.
We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our teaching team at Mayfield School in Torquay.
We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Teacher to work with our pupils with Severe Learning Disabilities. The role will be in the primary department where pupils are at the very earliest stages of learning but which phase this is in will be dependent on the skills, knowledge and experience of the successful applicant.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate: high expectations of achievement, a vibrant and creative approach to learning, commitment to excellence and outstanding outcomes in both academic and emotional and social development and an ability to develop positive relationships with the children.
Here at Mayfield our core ethos is to support the ongoing development of every pupil's EHCP needs in a safe, nurturing and happy environment where we are all 'Learning Together to be the best that we can be'.
You will have:
- Expert knowledge of the primary curriculum and an ability to differentiate this for pupils working within the earliest stages of learning
- Qualified teacher status
- A passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs.
- An ability to build effective working relationships with staff, pupils and families
- A drive for improving the outcomes of the children in your care
Please note we may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received prior to the closing date. Please do not delay in submitting your application.
Closing Date: 21st June
Shortlisting: 22nd June
Interviews:25th June
Due to the short time frame between shortlisting and interviews, please ensure you have made provisional arrangements to be able to attend the interview.
Benefits
SEN 1 Allowance
About this school
Mayfield School
Community special school · Ages 2–19
- Pupils
- 264
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,038
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 7.8:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8NH