TEACHER OF SEND - ASD SPECIALIST

Location

ASHTON COMMUNITY SCIENCE COLLEGE
Aldwych Drive , Ashton , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 1SL
Tel: 01772 513002
School website: www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 860

Information

Teacher of ASD

“Ashton Community Science College continues to be a good school”.  (Ofsted 2023)

Due to the planned growth of the ASD unit within our mainstream school, the Governors wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of SEN with a specialism in ASD to support and deliver provision in our unit. Ashton Community Science College is an 11-16 mixed school with 860 pupils on roll and was rated as Good by Ofsted in the last inspection in 2023.

Our goal is to be an outstanding High School and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified teacher to support or lead on aspects of provision and teach a range of National Curriculum subjects within the ASD unit. If you are passionate about delivering the best possible curriculum for students with SEND and have the drive and ambition to make a difference as a teacher in this unique provision, you would be a welcome addition to our school family.

The successful candidate will:

Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of SEN teaching either in a primary or secondary setting.

Have a strong vision, aligned with that of our school for the direction of ASD provision in the unit

Be ambitious to raise attainment

Have a strong commitment to engaging students of all abilities

Be innovative and inspirational in their classroom delivery

Have a strong desire to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school


We welcome applications from experienced teachers who are ready to take the next step in their professional career and who have an enthusiasm for SEN and for working with young people. They should have a real interest in a wide range of teaching and learning approaches and enjoy working in, and possibly leading, a team. A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff.

ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed.

Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies

Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am on Wednesday 15th May to the school business manager Mrs Evans at  sevans@ashtoncsc.com

Interviews will be held week commencing 20th May.

Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

More Information can be found at http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Specific qualification in SEND, or willingness to undertake within 12 months

For an informal discussion please contact:

We welcome contact with the school prior to submitting an application. Please contact Mrs Parker SENCO at cparker@ashtoncsc.com if you have any questions prior to application.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies. Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am on Wednesday 15th May to the school business manager Mrs Evans at sevans@ashtoncsc.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.