Part-Time Special Educational Needs Class Teacher – Food Technology
What skills and experience we're looking for
St John’s Catholic Specialist School is a school for young people up to 19 years with special educational needs. Our mission is to support our students to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive in adult life. Every day is different, and staff work with pupils with a range of different needs, which include sensory impairments, communication and learning challenges or autism.This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team within our provision. The successful candidate will be committed to planning and delivering a high quality, engaging curriculum, which will challenge and inspire all our students. We are seeking an outstanding teacher who is enthusiastic and passionate about food safety, nutrition and science, as well as developing a range of practical skills.
This role includes:
- Planning, teaching, and assessing learning in an imaginative curriculum.
- Working with a support team of knowledgeable and committed colleagues.
- Enhancing pupils’ communication skills.
- Promoting pupils’ self-esteem, independence, and participation within the school and local community.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who is compassionate but purposeful, focussing on maximising pupils’ progress; someone who works well in a team and is open to developing new skills. We are looking for people who want to make a positive difference every day and are committed to helping all our young people feel respected and valued.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
- A very supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development.
- An induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
- A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff.
- A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best.
Candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school and experience how rewarding your work could be.
For further details and an application pack contact Mrs K Holt - karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk (01937 842144)
Closing Date: Noon 2nd October 2024Interviews: W/C 7th October 2024
St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references regarding your suitability to work with children.We promote diversity and want a workforce, which reflects the population of Leeds.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.