Job Introduction
Due to an increase in student numbers and pupil need, Wantage Primary Academy are looking to recruit an outstanding SEN Teacher to join our amazing team! We are looking for an ambitious, energetic, and committed teacher who will expand the learning experiences of our pupils. The successful candidate will be teaching and supporting our young people who may have autism, ADHD, SEMH and associated needs.
In order to support pupils with these needs, we are expanding our nurture provision, which resembles a Resource Base. We began our journey with this provision in November 2024 with a class of 5 pupils from KS2, working with 1 teacher and 1 SEN TA. We now seek to expand and develop this provision further with a SEN teacher further shaping and leading this provision for up to 7 pupils and 2 SEN TAs.
This is an exciting and fabulous opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly skilled teacher who has experience of working with children who have a level of need which is not appropriately met in all day mainstream classes. The successful candidate will plan and deliver high quality teaching and learning in this specialist setting. Under the line management of the SENDCO, the teacher will work in partnership with class teachers, TAs and associated professionals to deliver excellent inclusive teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Teacher (holds QTS) or an experienced SEN Unqualified Teacher.
Wantage Primary Academy opened in September 2020 with just a few small classes and we have now grown to around 300 pupils in a Nursery class, 2 Reception classes, 2 Year 1 classes, 2 Year 2 classes, a Year 3 class, a Year 4 class, 2 small Year 5 classes and a Year 6 class. We will eventually grow to a full, 2-form entry primary school. This is a golden opportunity to plan and implement outstanding provision within a growing team.
WHY CHOOSE US
This is a wonderful opportunity to teach and lead a nurturing, supportive school in Wantage, Oxfordshire. As a superb team, we need someone who is enthusiastic, positive, flexible and willing to learn and contribute.
Wantage Primary Academy joined our small family of Omnia Learning Trust Primary schools, two in nearby Didcot and one in Twickenham, and benefits from the strong partnerships and collaborative practises we have embedded across the Trust. We have expertise and experience opening brand new schools and growing exceptional teaching and learning environments where staff and children both thrive.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Salary (based on experience)
- Flexible working (where possible)
- A Trust and school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
- A successful ECT support program.
- Onsite parking.
- Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.
- Exciting, accelerated leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery
- High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as a team, learn from and lead others.
- The ability to work towards deadlines.
- An excellent track record of pupil outcomes and progress
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum
- Resilience and flexibility
- Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit our school.
Application procedure:
All applications MUST be submitted on the Omnia Learning Trust application form. We are unable to accept CV applications. Applicants will also need to complete a separate Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. You must also fill out this Equal Opportunities monitoring form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdr3VcDDz4Qjes_fnEWft8AKtuCqKec2Pp-7bDzw0_nUWYLg/viewform
The Learning Trust is committed to ensuring that its workforce is representative of the community it serves. We expect our workforce to include people with disabilities, women, black and ethnic minority people and lesbians and gay men. We are looking for applicants, particularly from the local community, who are committed to our Equal Opportunity Policies.
In line with the policy of the Omnia Learning Trust that none of our pupils, nor employees, will be discriminated against on any protected grounds (according to The Equality Act 2010), whatsoever.
This policy aims to ensure that all pupils and employees of Omnia Learning Trust will study or work in an environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice, and harassment or bullying. Omnia Learning Trust is committed to a programme of action to ensure that its Equal Opportunities policy is implemented and monitored at an organisational and individual Academy level.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
