KS3 TEACHER(SEND) JOB SHARE 2 POSTS

Location

THE ACORNS SCHOOL
Ruff Lane , Ormskirk , Lancashire , L39 4QX
Tel: 01695 575486
Roll: 85

Information

Applications are welcome from primary and/or secondary trained colleagues able to offer the following skills/ experience:

The Acorns School 11-16 PRU is looking to recruit two teachers who are able to work with specific groups of students on a daily basis with challenging behaviour and complex needs. The role involves working with young people undergoing assessment for an EHCP and/or involvement with Children’s Social Care via Child in Need or Child Protection processes and/or CAMHs. The role involves being a form tutor and includes working and liaison with other agencies to support the young people in that form group.

The school is situated in pleasant surroundings and employs 30 staff. It serves the West Lancashire district and occasionally pupils from outside that area. The school is commissioned by the local authority to provide an education for the following categories: pupils attend the school as a result of permanent exclusion or for medical needs on the advice of a hospital Consultant or CAMHS professional. The school is commissioned by local mainstream secondary schools to support pupils who may be at risk of exclusion or who are having difficulties in school for a variety of reasons. The Acorns School also takes young people on roll who are unable to access a mainstream school for other reasons and this usually includes being placed with us as the named school on their EHCP, being new to the area, returning from home education and pupils in year 11 unable to find a school place. Throughout the year, the pupil roll increases and groups are subject to change.

The ideal applicant would need to be a positive, flexible and resilient individual who easily adapts to change and is a good team player always willing to support colleagues and share expertise. If you believe you have the right skills and mind-set please do not hesitate to apply indicating how your strengths can assist the school in moving forward. CPD is given the highest priority and new staff are mentored by established colleagues.

It is strongly advised that you visit the school as you will be able to see its clear strengths and facilities. Please contact Debbie Williams School Business Manager to arrange to visit.

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 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Email: d.williams@westlancspcss.lancs.sch.uk T: 01695575486

More Information can be found at http://theacornsschool.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Please see Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

Please see Person Specification

Proposed Interview Date:

11/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact Debbie Williams 01695 575 486

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please return Application Forms to d.williams@westlancspcss.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.