Job Details

Hours of work: Full time teachers' hours Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Friday 20 October 2017 Interview date: Week commencing Monday 30 October 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

HAZEL COURT SPECIAL SCHOOL IN EASTBOURNE REQUIRE A CLASS TEACHER

Hazel Court is an exciting and dynamic East Sussex County Council special school for pupils with severe and profound learning disabilities and complex needs. Our aim is to get the best possible outcomes for our young people for their future lives. Hazel Court is a great school to work at, with a very welcoming and highly supportive whole staff team approach.

We are looking for an excellent, self-motivated and inspirational class teacher who is committed to a child-centred approach to learning and who is dedicated to creating exciting, purposeful and challenging learning opportunities.

Excellent NQT candidates will be considered.

This is a for a permanent contract.

Attached to this position is a SEN allowance worth up to £2,083 per annum.

The successful candidate will:-

• Be innovative, creative and passionate about what they do for each individual.
• Contribute towards developing the independence, communication and self regulation of each individual.
• Committed to working with parents/carers and other professionals resulting in the best possible life outcomes and future opportunities.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended so that you can understand the work we do and meet the wonderful young people we work with.

Hazel Court School is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.   This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.