King Arthur’s School

Specialist Teacher

We are seeking an inspirational teacher who has experience of raising achievement and effectively supporting students who require an altered curriculum to support their success. Currently, we support the progress of students through our nurture provision in Years 7, 8 and 9. Our KS4 students receive a more bespoke package of support as needed and can access a range of alternative qualifications to best enable their next steps.

This is an opportunity to be part of the team and be responsible for planning and delivering this bespoke curriculum for students accessing the ELP. You will teach in a designated classroom base and work across the Hub.

The goal is to enable these students to catch up with core skills, to promote self-esteem, confidence and independent learning. A knowledge and understanding of primary strategies and expertise in the science of learning is required. Wider experience of skills such as phonics teaching would be an advantage. You will have the opportunity to work with our SEND team and play a part in our Teaching and Learning team.

Our students come first, and we encourage every student to strive for the highest possible levels of academic achievement alongside developing the personal attributes and qualities to thrive and make a positive contribution throughout life. Our students have an increasingly excellent record of success in gaining strong results at GCSE.

Post Requirements: Expertise in primary, middle school/KS3 curriculum development. Experience of KS4 and alternative provision would be welcome and experience of supporting students with SEMH and other SEND needs, an advantage.

We are a very proud school, which attracts students from around Somerset and across North. We also pride ourselves on our support and care for everyone and each other and offer well-developed and high-quality professional development opportunities, health and well-being packages and a superb working environment. Our special culture and ethos focuses on high achievement both personally and academically, which comes from the tremendous work of all our staff and the great achievements of our students.

You are asked to provide the following:

• A completed application form
• A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise

Completed applications should be returned either by post, marked ‘Confidential’ to HR Recruitment Team, Shaftesbury School, Salisbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER or by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Hamblin, Office Manager on claire.hamblin@kingarthurs.org.uk or at 01963 32368 who will also be happy to arrange this.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

King Arthur’s School, part of the Sherborne Area Schools Trust, has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Trust and School follows the national and Somerset policies and procedures for child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. Current and/or previous employers will be contacted for references as part of the verification process pre-appointment checks if the applicant is short listed. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 19th May 2023

Interview Date: Wednesday 24th May 2023