Class Teacher with a specialism in English

NeneGate School is a Special School (age range 8-16 years) for students with a primary Social, Emotional and Mental health need. Our vision is to offer a nurturing school environment, enabling all our learners to feel safe and thrive. We seek to prepare our students to move on to the next stage of their education as successful, confident, resilient young people, who can make a positive difference to society.

There is an exciting opportunity to join this flourishing special school, as we are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher with a specialism in English who is able to oversee the curriculum from Years 4 to 11.

While experience in special education is not essential, we do expect an understanding of the needs of our pupils and a willingness to learn more about these.

The successful candidate will:

· Be a qualified, dynamic and engaging teacher.

· Have the character and confidence to inspire both pupils and colleagues.

· Be prepared to get involved in every aspect of school life, including outdoor and active learning experiences.

· Be keen to develop their professional knowledge and skills and be proactive in seeking out opportunities to do so.

· Be reliable, reflective and resilient.

The school is part of Meridian Trust, a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.

The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 18th March 2024

Interviews will be held on Friday 22nd March 2024

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged; please contact the school office to make an appointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful postholder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks on successful appointment.

There is an exciting opportunity to join this flourishing special school, as we are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher with a specialism in English who is able to oversee the curriculum from Years 4 to 11.

While experience in special education is not essential, we do expect an understanding of the needs of our pupils and a willingness to learn more about these.

The successful candidate will:

· Be a qualified, dynamic and engaging teacher.

· Have the character and confidence to inspire both pupils and colleagues.

· Be prepared to get involved in every aspect of school life, including outdoor and active learning experiences.

· Be keen to develop their professional knowledge and skills and be proactive in seeking out opportunities to do so.

· Be reliable, reflective and resilient.

NeneGate School is a Special School (age range 8-16 years) for students with a primary Social, Emotional and Mental health need. Our vision is to offer a nurturing school environment, enabling all our learners to feel safe and thrive. We seek to prepare our students to move on to the next stage of their education as successful, confident, resilient young people, who can make a positive difference to society., The school is part of Meridian Trust, a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.

The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk