SEN Teacher - Science
Job overview
The National Autistic Society Robert Ogden School is a large independent school in South Yorkshire for autistic children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. Our school opens up the world to each autistic child, with a huge range of opportunities and facilities.Our dedicated staff are there to support our pupils (the majority are supported 1:1) so that they can achieve.
We are seeking a qualified Teacher to work in our school for autistic pupils. Experience of teaching autistic pupils would be an advantage.
You must have the following:
- It is essential that you have the ability to develop skills to teach entry level and GCSE science.
- The ability to teach science to entry level and GCSE is desirable.
- Knowledge of the curriculum and the impact on autistic pupils.
- The ability to lead and drive forward the coordination of your designated areas of the curriculum across the school.
- Be keen about curriculum innovations and teaching and learning approaches, especially related to neurodiversity.
We need you to be resilient, caring and sensitive towards the needs of autistic children and as a valued, creative member of our team you will know that you have made a positive impact on a young person’s learning and development.
What we can offer you:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Teachers' terms and conditions
Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
Healthcare Cash Plan
Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
A portfolio of new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Who we are:
At the National Autistic Society, we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people.We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
About our application process:
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For more information about this job please contact: Jon Mount - Principal - Jon.Mount@NAS.org.uk
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please note this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The successful applicant will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.
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