CLASS TEACHER - PERMANENT

Location

KIRKHAM PEAR TREE SCHOOL
29 Station Road , Kirkham , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 2HA
Tel: 01772 683609
School website: www.peartreeschool.co.uk
Roll: 101

Information

Pear Tree is a school for children and young people aged 2-19 years with severe and profound and multiple learning needs. The school has expanded in recent years and now boasts a new Sixth Form and Compass Centre for young people with autism, complex needs and challenging behaviour. The post may be for anywhere in school and will offer an exciting opportunity for a really enthusiastic and ambitious experienced or newly qualified teacher. The successful candidate will share our vision and values and work collaboratively with the school team in meeting the very diverse needs within our school.

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.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status and degree (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

Specific qualification in SEN

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children/young people with complex learning difficulties and teaching practice with SEN

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with children/young people with challenging behaviour

Proposed Interview Date:

17/10/2022 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Rebecca Warnock on 01772 683609

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application pack is attached. Please email your completed application to: fionawafer@peartree.lancs.sch.uk
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached

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