Class Teacher
Booker Park School
INSPIRE – ENABLE – ACHIEVE
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient Class Teacher. This is an opportunity to teach in a caring community, where the vision is to support our students enabling them to achieve the greatest possible level of independence and educational success. If you wish to advance further in your career and extend your knowledge and experience, there are pathways which can lead onto teacher training. Don’t delay! Interviews will be arranged upon receipt of applications from suitable candidates. You can also enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Weekly Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 52 Weeks (including INSET Days)
Salary: M1-M6 £31,650 to £43,607, SEN £2679
The role
Reporting to the Head of School, the successful applicant will take responsibility for the education and welfare of a designated group of children, leading and managing additional adults within the classroom. In this busy, sometimes challenging, but rewarding role, you will work closely with colleagues to plan and deliver appropriate schemes of work closely matching the learning experiences offered with the individual needs of the child. The role includes maintaining assessment records and reporting on pupils’ progress and attainment in accordance with school policy. We have other professionals on site; speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists, supporting teaching and learning with whom you will liaise and work with co-operatively.
The candidate
In order to carry out this role you will enjoy working with students who have special educational needs, have an appreciation of the positive attitudes required to encourage independence in our students together with high expectations and respect towards students, warmth and a sense of humour. You will have a qualified Teacher status and be up to date with current developments in the curriculum and initiatives, aswell posses an enthusiastic, caring, trustworthy and resilient nature, and a commitment to working as part of a team. Flexibility and a commitment to training is expected. We welcome applications from both primary and secondary sector and applications from Early Career Teachers wishing to work in special education. Training will be provided for those wishing to specialise in SEN teaching.
Information about our school
Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Booker Park School is a primary special school.
With 243 pupils on roll, Booker Park caters for primary aged children with a broad diversity of complex needs including profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Almost half of the pupils have an additional diagnosis of an autistic spectrum condition. We look for all our young people to be successful learners enabling them to achieve their potential in a caring and supportive environment. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils.
Safeguarding statement
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
How to apply
To arrange a tour of the school and to find out more about the role please contact Lynne Worley on 01296 427221 or email recruitment@thevalefederation.com
Competed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@thevalefederation.com
Closing date & interview
Closing date: 21st April 2025
Interview date: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.
If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of submitting your application, you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.
School address and website
School Address: Stoke Leys Close, Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 9ET
Office Tel: 01296 427221
Email: recruitment@thevalefederation.com
Website: www.thevalefederation.com
