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SCHOOL INFORMATION
School name and number / Villa Real School 7028
Address / Villa Real Road, Consett, Co. Durham. DH8 6BH
Telephone / 01207 503651
Email /
Website / www.villarealschool.co.uk
Name of contact at school / Jill Bowe
Does the school have an SLA? Please circle / YES
Which SLA does the school have? Please circle / Both
POST INFORMATION
Reason for vacancy (HR purposes only) / Maternity Cover
Previous post holder (HR purposes only) / Sarah Padley
JRD reference – support staff only (HR purposes only)
Job title / Teacher
Grade / MPS
Salary Range / £22,467 - £33,160
Contract Type / Temporary
Start date / December 2017 or As soon as possible
End date (all Fixed Term or Temporary posts should have an end date) / 20.7.18
Hours per week / Working pattern / 1265 Hours (teaching) / Full Time
Starting/finishing time (if applicable)
Term time or whole time / WHOLE TIME
Retainer - is this a position which contractually attracts a retainer? Please circle / NO
Is this post open to job share? Please circle / NO
Is the post customer facing? Please circle / NO
Body of advert
Include:
·  When the post is required from;
·  A general description of the duties of the post taken from the job description;
·  Key responsibilities of the post;
·  If overtime/additional hours is applicable. / Villa Real School is an all age Special School with pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASC.
The governors are seeking to employ an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic teacher who has knowledge and enthusiastic teacher who has knowledge of students with a high level of need, from December 2017.
Teaching commitment to be negotiated upon interview.
The role includes:
·  Support and implement the vision and ethos of the school.
·  Play a major role in ensuring high quality education for all pupils and improvement in standard of learning and achievement.
·  Take responsibility for co-ordinating History or Careers Ed.
·  Take responsibility for a small class of students with severe Autism, supported by a highly skilled team of staff.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who has:
·  Excellent communication skills
·  A clear vision of special education and a strong desire to work in this field with a particular interest in Autism
·  An understanding of the needs of young children with high physical, medical and sensory needs including learning and behavioural difficulties
·  A positive approach to the management of behaviour
·  High yet realistic expectations of pupil and a commitment to meeting individual needs
·  A personable nature and the ability to work well as part of the staff team
·  A desire to be involved in the full life of the school
In house training in the communication systems and behaviour management techniques used in school will be provided.
NQTs will not be considered.
Application form and further details are available by email and returnable to the Head Teacher. For an informal discussion about the post contact , shortlisted candidates will be informed by 23rd October 2017 and are encouraged to visit the school.
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Essential Qualifications / QTS
Closing date (should be at least 7 days from date of advert becoming live. Allow an additional 5 days for the advert to appear on the website(s) ) / 13th October 2017 - noon
Interview date / 6th November 2017
Contact for application packs Include telephone and email address /
Contact for information about the post Include telephone and email address / J. Bowe
01207 503651

Disqualification by Association
Statement will be added to all adverts / Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.
NOTE: All School Posts are subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Information in relation to a job description/person specification is available in the School Recruitment and Selection Policy, Procedure and Toolkit.
Any school who are not part of the Service Level Agreement for Advertising of School Posts will be charged £95 for each advert placed.

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