Temporary Teacher - Elms Bank Specialist Arts College

ELMS BANKS SPECIALIST ARTS COLLEGE, Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester M45 8PJ (Tel: 0161 766 1597) TEMPORARY TEACHER
Teachers’ Pay Scale (plus Special Needs Allowance 1) REF: 1991 Required as soon as possible Ofsted Feb 2010
‘“Teaching is outstanding because there is enthusiastic participation in all learning activities by both students and staff.  All lessons are planned in detail and take careful account of what each student has learned in the previous lesson.  … As a result, all students work hard and very much enjoy learning.  Specialist teachers ensure that learning in specialist lessons is outstanding because of their excellent subject knowledge.” This post is temporary for up to 2 terms, to cover the secondment of the substantive postholder. The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and caring full-time temporary teacher who can join a team of professionals working with a range of complex needs. Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs is essential. We are looking for a teacher who will have high expectations of our young people both in relation to learning and independence. We are looking for a colleague who:
• Will provide effective learning opportunities in a range of core and foundation subjects including English and Maths.
• Will be motivated and will contribute to team working and team building.
• Will be flexible and able to adapt their teaching style to meet the learning needs of our pupils. Applicants are welcome to visit the school, please telephone the Head Teacher to arrange an appointment. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and NQT’s. 
NQT’s are welcome to apply and use the post as part of their qualifying year. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th October 2012. Application forms and further details are obtainable from the school office and returnable to Mrs E J Parkinson, Elms Bank Specialist Arts College, Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester M45 8PJ (Tel: 0161 766 1597) by noon on Tuesday 16th October 2012.