SEN Teacher

THE ROYAL LIBERTY SCHOOL

part of The Success for All Educational Trust

"Where boys are ambitious, where boys succeed"

Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM2 6HJ

Headteacher: Ms April Saunders BSc (Hons)

Tel: 01708 730141

Fax: 01708 723950

SEN Teacher

Salary: Main Scale (Outer London)

Required for September 2022

The Royal Liberty School where “pupils are well behaved, respectful and courteous” and “parents value the sense of community, which is palpable throughout the school” (OFSTED February 2019).

We are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner to teach children with learning difficulties in our growing SEND Faculty. This will be a brand new post suitable for an experienced practitioner. They will need to take the lead in developing a bespoke curriculum for a very small Nurture Group within the school. This group will be working at a primary level. This post would be suitable for a primary teacher who is looking to work in a secondary school. There would be a dedicated area for the Nurture Group within the school.

The SEND team is enthusiastic, energetic and expert in supporting our students to reach their full potential. We are looking for an equally energetic, well-organised and flexible Teacher of SEND who:

• Has experience of teaching students with a range of SEND, especially SEMH
• Takes pride in delivering high quality teaching
• Is ready to make a significant positive impact on our students and our whole school community
• Is proactive and solution focussed

The successful candidate will be committed to our vision, our values and ethos, and have the interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and students to achieve all they can.

We take a collaborative view of learning where good practice is shared through a structured INSET programme within school and across the Trust.

The Royal Liberty School is a small comprehensive, 11-16 school for boys, located close to Gidea Park Station, only 20 minutes from London Liverpool Street.  The school has recently celebrated its centenary and  is proud of its traditions, the strong sense of community and the excellent behaviour of the students.  It has been a member of the Success for All Educational Trust since 2017.

Results have shown impressive improvement in recent years with the majority of KPI’s including attendance  consistently above national average;

• English 9-4 80%
• Maths 9-4  85%
• English and maths 9-4 76%

Due to increasing popularity an expansion programme by one form of entry has been underway since 2018 and will be completed in 2024.  As part of the Priority Schools Building Programme the school has just completed a £20 million refurbishment and building programme providing exceptional learning and sports facilities with further enhancements planned over the next two years.

The school mantra is "Where Boys are Ambitious, where Boys Achieve." The school is focused on working with all students and families to raise aspirations and on being the school of choice in the local area for an exceptional boys education.

We are part of the Success for All Educational Trust with Redden Court School and Sanders School. As an employee you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programme through the School Advisory Service (SAS).

If you are looking to advance your career in a small, friendly supportive school and are committed to providing the very best experience for our students we would love to meet you.  If you would like a tour of the school or speak to the SENDCO Ms Larner, please contact Ms Jones (Headteacher’s PA) on cjones@royaliberty.co.uk.  We welcome visitors to the school from potential applicants. 

As an employee you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programme through the School Advisory Service (SAS).  

This includes;

• Access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline where you can have a telephone conversation for you and close relatives.
• Access to Physiotherapy
• Access to a counselling service
• Free 12 week Weight Management Programme
• Support for stress management
• Lifestyle Screening
• Relationship Counselling
• Long-term condition support - support for you and family members where you or a member of your family is suffering from a long-term condition such as cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neurones disease.  This list is not exhaustive.
• Private Medical Service
• Stress Counselling

As an employer we are committed to promoting career development and recognise hard work and effort.  This is evident in the staff testimonials in the recruitment pack.  In addition to ongoing CPD we will also provide;

• A strong and supportive SLT who have placed SEND at the top of the school agenda for success
• Support towards achieving further qualifications
• Leadership programmes (NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH and PiXL Leadership Programme)
• Progression opportunities
• Teacher Training Programme

Further details can be downloaded from our website www.royalliberty.co.uk  or from Ms. C Jones 01708 730141 ex 219

Applications via the Schools website application form and sent to jobapplications@sfaet.co.uk

Closing Date:  Monday 23rd May at 8am

Interviews will take place on Thursday 26th May

References from two previous employers will be sought prior to interview

The Royal Liberty School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.  The Royal Liberty School is an equal opportunities employer.