Teacher to cover Maternity Leave

Ref / 160072
Grade / Teachers Main pay scale
Term / Full Time
Perm / Temp / Temporary
Required / From Jan 2017 (or sooner) to Aug 2017 or return of post holder
Hours / 25 per week
Closing Date / 07/11/2016

LocationHILLSIDE SPECIALIST SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
Ribchester Road ,Longridge ,Preston ,Lancashire ,PR3 3XB
Tel: 01772 782205
School website:
Roll: 86

Hillside Specialist School & College is an expanding School & College and are looking to recruit inspirational teachers to be a part of our team. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join our dedicated team at this exciting time in our development.
Our children are with us from the age of 3, and potentially up to the age of 19 years so there are lots of opportunities of working with different age groups over a period of time. Each class is supported by experienced Teaching Assistants dependent on the needs of the pupils. We believe in the uniqueness of every student, and offer a personalised approach to teaching.
Even though this post is offered as a temporary one, the ideal candidate would need to be passionate about working with children and young people with autism and want to make a real difference to their lives and education.
Please see the Personal Specification form for the essential and desirable criteria afforded to this post. We would expect each of these criteria to be demonstrated in your letter of application.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Further details and information for prospective employees of Hillside can be found on our own website -

Essential Qualifications
<li>Qualified teacher status

Desirable Qualifications
Further qualifications related to special educational needs

Essential Experience
Experience of working with children with a wide range of special educational needs

Desirable Experience
Experience of teaching children with SEN and Autism
A knowledge of positive behaviour management
Knowledge of PECS & Makaton

Proposed Interview Date:17/11/2016

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

, LCC vacancies website or school website