Class Teacher In The Phoenix Centre For Autism - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Cage Green Primary School and Phoenix Centre, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2114-112T
• Posted:20/10/2020
• Pay:MPS + SENA (£4,359 pa)
• Start Date:1 January 2021
• App Close Date:10/11/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:17 November 2021

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We are seeking an ambitious, forward thinking teacher to join our team at Cage Green Primary School in the Phoenix Centre for Autism.  The Phoenix Centre is a specialist resourced provision for children with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum disorder whose primary need is communication and interaction.   There are 31 primary aged children in the Centre, grouped across 3 classes with a teacher and team of TAs attached to each class.  The centre is a part of Cage Green Primary School, but is led by a centre manager who oversees day to day operations.  The team within the centre is highly skilled and very supportive. 

We are looking for a teacher to join this team.  The role will involve teaching children at the lower end of the primary age range initially.  Experience in a resourced provision is not essential because we can provide training.  You will need enthusiasm for working with children with ASD and an understanding of the challenges this can bring.  We are very interested in hearing from NQTs.    

In return, we can offer you:

• A structured programme of training to further your career. Our NQT support is provided within our trust and is tailored to meet the needs of the individual.  No more generic courses that don’t apply to you! For more experienced teachers, we offer programmes of development at every stage of a teacher’s career. 
• A ‘Wellbeing Day’ each year which is a day you can take off when you choose, to support your wellbeing.
• A contribution towards gym membership
• A contribution towards our staff Christmas celebration.
• Friday breakfast.

The successful candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level
• Have QTS
• Be a positive, solutions focused person who enjoys being part of a team
• Want to make a big change to children’s lives.

If you want to know more about the centre, we would be very pleased to meet you and take you on a rigorously socially distanced tour during week commencing 2 November 2020.  Please contact Jo Dove, Phoenix Centre Manager via headteacher@cage-green.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Cage Green Primary School is a happy primary school in north Tonbridge with 290 pupils from Reception to Year Six, including a resourced provision for 31 children with autistic spectrum disorder. It is an exciting time to join Cage Green as we became part of Connect Schools Academy Trust in July 2019. If you come to join us, you will be part of a dynamic period of development and progress to ensure that our children receive the very best learning experiences they can.

Cage Green is an inclusive school and we place great importance on the need to ensure that all our pupils are included equally in opportunities for learning. The school's ethos and the values we practice and promote aim to secure equal opportunities for all the pupils at Cage Green whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. As a learning community all the staff work hard and are fully committed to securing the best provision for our pupils and the different groups that they may represent. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Joanna Styles
• Address:Cage Green Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PT
• Telephone: (01732) 354325
• Email: headteacher@cage-green.kent.sch.uk