Class Teacher – Maternity Cover

Cedars Academy is a specialist provision for young people aged 3 to 19 years with physical, sensory, speech, language and communication disorders, and autism. The Academy operates over two sites, Cedars School at Ivy Lane (EYFS-KS3) and Cedars College at Walker Terrace (KS4/5).  This post is for the Cedars School site.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, adaptable and enthusiastic teacher to teach initially (for one half term) across the school to cover PPA and non-working days of part-time colleagues. This is a great introduction to the academy and will help you develop a sound knowledge of the teams, children and practices we adopt at Cedars.   From October half term onwards, you would then be teaching a group of 12 Key Stage 3 students working on a Key Stage 1/2 curriculum for the remainder of the academic year.  You would be responsible for planning, teaching and assessing the curriculum in a creative approach.  This post would be best suited to a Primary Practitioner as experience of and expertise in all core curriculum areas at EYFS, KS1/2 is required.

The successful candidate must be able to work well in a team and enjoy the challenge of delivering an innovative and inclusive curriculum where key skills are embedded within a range of practical and sensory approaches in the classroom, the outdoor environment and in our therapeutic spaces. Experience of, or a willingness to learn how to support learning with symbol software and other communication packages is essential. You will be committed to working with children who have learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities and will be understanding of their learning and emotional needs. The role requires you to be an organised and reflective practitioner who will be able to work closely with other professionals and develop effective relationships with parents and carers.

Cedars is a friendly community where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves on being a professional learning community where no one is ever the finished article – all members of staff shape their own professional development by engaging with research, following their own lines of inquiry and working with colleagues to share knowledge and expertise.  This post is not suitable for Early Career Teachers.

If you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to our students, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Michelle O’Reilly, Headteacher at michelleoreilly@cedarstrust.org.uk for more information.

Applications to be received by Monday 10th July 2023.