SEND TEACHER

Location

KINGSBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Lane , Chapel House , Skelmersdale , Lancashire , WN8 8EH
Tel: 01695 722991
School website: www.kingsburyprimaryschool.co.uk/
Roll: 117

Information

Due to an increase in numbers and proposed expansion of our Early years provision our governors are seeking to appoint an experienced highly motivated, inspirational, and enthusiastic teacher to join our dedicated and aspirational School Team. This is a great opportunity for the right candidates to join our dedicated team and Kingsbury Family. Our provision strives for excellence, to meet the needs of children with a wide range of complex learning difficulties from the age of 2 to 11 years. 

Unfortunately, this post is not suitable for an ECT and will initially be within our Early years provision.


We are looking for someone who:

is an excellent classroom practitioner; who will lead by example, modelling outstanding teaching and learning for children with a wide range of complex learning difficulties

has a good understanding of autism and total communication approach.

has a good understanding of a personalised curriculum

has a good understanding of child development

has a commitment to the safeguarding of all children

has high expectations for all children

has at least 2 years teaching experience in a SEND or EYFS setting

has a good understanding of emotional regulation and sensory needs

has the ability to lead a class team and drive school improvement as a part of a teaching and learning team

has the ability to work effectively with children, parents and governors, as well as members of the wider community

has excellent interpersonal skills based on effective communication

has an excellent sense of humour 

We can offer you: 

an ‘outstanding’, successful and thriving school, constantly seeking to improve 

a school family passionate and proud about putting the individual needs of the children at the heart of everything that we do 

happy children, who are positive about learning

supportive colleagues, parents and governors 

opportunity to become part of our Kingsbury family and a happy and dedicated staff team

a supportive and caring team and environment dedicated to supporting wellbeing for all

laughter every day


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

As part of KCSIE (2022) an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

For all shortlisted candidates it will be requested that members of our Senior Leadership Team visit them in their own working environment to observe their teaching. If this is not possible then the candidate will have the opportunity to be observed working with the children at Kingsbury. These observations will take place between 11th October 2023 to Monday 16th October 2023.

Proposed Shortlisted Date:  10th October 2023 
Proposed Interview Date:  17th October 2023 (Informal visits are welcome and encouraged) 

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.

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.




More Information can be found at https://www.kingsburyprimaryschool.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

See Person Specification 

Desirable Qualifications

See Person Specification 

Essential Experience

See Person Specification 

Desirable Experience

See Person Specification 

Proposed Interview Date:

17/10/2023 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Informal visits are welcome and encouraged.
For further details or to arrange a visit please contact the school:
Email: admin@kingsbury.lancs.sch.uk
01695 722991

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

See application . Completed application forms to be returned to school admin@kingsbury.lancs.sch.uk

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