Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range (Fringe Weighting) + SEN Allowance + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Permanent, Full Time
September 2024 start date or sooner
Inspire young minds at Wishmore Cross Academy!
Are you a passionate primary teacher who thrives in a supportive and inclusive environment?
Wishmore Cross Academy is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and make a difference to the lives of our students. We cater for boys aged 7-16 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, providing a nurturing and personalised learning experience in small class sizes.
If you are committed to:
- Inclusion: Fostering a sense of belonging and celebrating diversity
- High standards: Encouraging each student to reach their full potential
- Excellence for all: Creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment
Wishmore Cross Academy, part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), is a special school in Chobham, Surrey, for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties.We can admit up to 82 pupils which means that class sizes are small and we work very closely with our students to ensure they get the most out of each day with us. Set in beautiful grounds, we provide high quality CPD to all staff routed through the instructional excellence model.
We are part of a national and regional network of schools at AET, brought together by the belief that each and every pupil has an entitlement to an excellent education in every classroom, every day. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools should be given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish. We leverage our scale to support all our teachers, leaders and young people to be the best they can be.
Wishmore Cross Academy has extensive facilities:
These include the school field and orchard, which we have used for the 'Tree for Life' project. The school also has a therapy suite with input from a play therapist, speech and language therapist and occupational therapist. Students have access to a soft play area, climbing wall and sensory to support their regulation and support then to access learning. To view our brochure: Click here
The academy has 7 subsidised flats onsite which staff have access to subject to availability.
We always enjoy visits so do come and see what makes Wishmore Cross so special! Call the office on 01276 857555 to arrange a time to pop in for a visit.
We are part of a national and regional network of schools at AET, brought together by the belief that each and every pupil has an entitlement to an excellent education in every classroom, every day. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools should be given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish. We leverage our scale to support all our teachers, leaders and young people to be the best they can be.
The role is due to commence September 2024
Closing date: Wednesday 31st July 2024
Interviews: TBC
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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