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Oakwood SchoolTeacher of Science with ICT (SEND/SEMH)Full time and PermanentTo start as soon as possibleThis is an exciting and unique opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional students and staff.Job RoleWe are currently seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Science teacher to join us at Oakwood and work with our pupils who experience a range of needs including SEMH. We are looking for someone who will work closely with our existing team and support our curriculum, that will in turn engage and support our students' learning. We are passionate about giving all our students skills in Science that will help them progress and reach their potential within their lives and chosen careers.This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and adventurous teacher to join our school. Our teachers are encouraged to take learning beyond the classroom and utilise our 30 acres of ground and woodland to bring learning to life. At Oakwood we have a no blame culture where you are encouraged to be creative in your delivery and thinking.We are immensely proud that our staff enjoy their work and enjoy coming to school. We strongly believe that by caring for our staff and providing the right work life balance, you in turn help to produce a happier environment, with a more productive team and a better connection with the students you teach.Applications are welcome from colleagues with either mainstream or SEND experience, with appropriate training provided for all staff. We welcome interest from both experienced candidates that are looking for a change of environment and newly qualified teachers.About OakwoodOakwood is a SEN School specialising in the education of SEMH students. Set in 30 acres of grounds and woodland in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside. The school has been purpose built to cater for the requirements and needs of the pupils we support and offers fantastic facilities for every child. We are a fairly new school with big ambitions and an ethos of putting every child first. We support a range of young SEMH pupils from the ages of 8-18 across our two sites based at our Oakwood Community School and our Cedarwood site within Leicester City.At Oakwood we believe that treating everyone equally and developing a culture of mutual respect is essential to create a bond between staff and pupils and between pupils and their peers. We also uphold those values that help everyone embrace children whose backgrounds involve different faiths, lifestyles, and beliefs.Working hours (and everyone really does go home on time!)* Monday and Wednesday: 8:30am to 4:30pm* Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30am to 4pm* Friday: 8:30am to 3pmWe very much hope you will feel inspired to come and be part of the Oakwood team. If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.We encourage you to visit us to see for yourself the opportunities we can provide.How to applyFor more information on how to apply, arrange a school visit and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:E: T: Closing date for applications: ASAP and by Friday 10th January 2025Strong applications may be considered upon receipt
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