Teacher

About us

Woodlands School is a broad-spectrum special school catering for pupils aged 4 -19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances.   

 Our recent Ofsted report commented that 'Pupils are happy to come into school. They are excited about the day ahead.’ ‘Staff know their pupils well and pupils’ individual needs are well understood and catered for.’  

Our school is part of Unity MAT, which is a small, ambitious trust comprising of ourselves and two other similar special schools. Our collaborative working means that we have shared understanding of the challenges and issues that our schools face and can work together to find solutions. The schools are supported by a strong Core Team who provide dedicated support services across the Trust.

What we need

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our friendly and ambitious school. Whilst prior/previous experience in SEND is advantageous we also recognise and welcome the transferable knowledge, skills and experience that mainstream practitioners can bring to the role. We are looking for candidates who are committed to making a significant difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs.

The core purpose of your role will be:

• To provide a high-quality educational experience for all pupils
• To teach classes / groups of pupils ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their complex learning, personal and social needs.
• Maintain positive ethos and core values of the school
• Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching staff, non-teaching staff, parents and carers.

*This role has the potential for a TLR, dependant on specialism and experience

*This role is not suitable for ECT applicants

What we offer

• the opportunity to make a difference
• enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn
• a supportive community of families and external partners
• a friendly and inclusive working environment
• talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team
• comprehensive induction and probation support

Reward & Benefits

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
• Well-being app & staff discounts
• Occupational Health Service
• Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies

Safer Recruitment

Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.