What is the job role?

TMS with SEN Allowance

Full time

Fixed term contract for one year (Sept 2020 – August 2021)

Castle Wood is an outstanding broad spectrum Special Primary School.  We are passionate about teaching and learning and making a difference in children’s lives.  We have received two successive outstanding Ofsted judgements and have been praised for the use of Early Years practice and principles throughout our school.  Our vision is “Together, children first”.

The governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspiring NQT to join our hardworking supportive and welcoming staff.  The successful candidate will ideally have some experience of working with special needs children and be keen to demonstrate innovation and excellence in their classroom practice.  Some knowledge of Early Years practice and principles would be beneficial.

We are looking for an enthusiastic NQT with:

• vision and a thirst to deepen knowledge and practice

• personal skills and qualities required to form positive relationships with parents and carers

• ambition for themselves and their pupils 

The successful candidate will:

• have an appreciation of the importance of Safeguarding children

• have evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

• have knowledge of current educational developments in teaching and learning, particularly in relation to pupils with special educational needs including Autism

• have some knowledge of Planning, Assessment, Recording, and Reporting for pupils with a broad spectrum of need

• have the ability to work in partnership with outside agencies in order to meet pupils’ needs

• have some knowledge and understanding of behaviour management skills and strategies, both theoretical and practical, required by staff to manage challenging behaviour effectively

• have some knowledge of effective assessment and target setting for pupils with learning difficulties

In return, we will provide:

• personalised Continuing Professional Learning

• opportunities to work with experts from a range of disciplines

• opportunities to work beyond the school

• committed and supportive colleagues

• supportive governors and parents

Please download an application pack from the school website / wmjobs.  In your application form please detail the skills, knowledge and expertise which are required to become a successful Class Teacher and why you wish to work in a Special school in particular.  Please return completed applications to Vicky Moore at moorev@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk

Unfortunately, due to the extremely high number of applications expected, we are unable to respond to each individual.  If you have not heard by 31s August 2020 then your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Closing date Thursday 30th July 2020

Interview date Week commencing 3rd August 2020

Key Requirements:

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Coventry City Council