Full time Teacher of Maths at a Specialist VI School

This

is a really exciting opportunity to work in a unique school with lots of

inspiring and innovative opportunities. The

vision of Priestley Smith Specialist School is to be an outward looking centre

of excellence in the education of children with visual impairments. Priestley Smith is an outstanding,

successful and very caring Specialist School for children with vision impairments,

most of whom have additional medical, physical, SEMH or sensory needs. At Priestley Smith we strive to create a

special place where all children, parents, governors and staff feel valued and

respected and work together within a happy, friendly and caring learning

community. We want everyone to enjoy

coming to our school. It is a regional

LA maintained school, meeting the needs of pupils across the whole of

Birmingham and from surrounding local authorities. It has a very strong, experienced and

supportive Governing Body and works in close partnership with parents and

carers. It is our mission, through high

quality teaching, learning and pastoral care, to develop confident, caring and

independent young people who are able to succeed in the world in their chosen

field. The school consists of a purpose

built primary and secondary school with a “stage not age” approach to develop

each child’s individual potential and support them through a wide range of

stimulating opportunities. We are seeking to appoint a full time,

enthusiastic,

dynamic and motivational teacher of Maths in the Secondary department of this outstanding,

all-age special school. Additionally,

the post holder will support in teaching other curriculum areas. There may also be the requirement to teach in

our Primary department. The ideal candidate will: Be a hardworking,

flexible ‘team player’ to join our supportive and friendly team of experienced

staff, who are fully committed to maximising every child’s potential. Understand our children’s

learning is very hands on and tactile, and you will need to bring enthusiasm

and dynamic creativity to your teaching. Develop

exciting ways to adapt the curriculum for children with vision needs. Have an

understanding of children with additional learning disabilities and be able to

personalise learning to meet a wide range of academic needs Be

willing to contribute to other areas of the curriculum where required, with

support.

Recent experience of working with young children with SEN in

mainstream or special school setting is essential. Whilst we do not expect you

to have experience of working with children with vision needs on entry to the

school, we will expect you, with our comprehensive support, to develop your

skills and expertise to meet their needs.

A qualification in visual impairment is not essential on appointment,

but mandatory visual impairment training would be required in the course of

time.

Visits to the

school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office