Teacher – 14-19 Quality Assurance and Work Related Learning Lead

Barbara Priestman Academy is a successful secondary special academy for learners with ASD and those with complex learning needs. It is part of the Ascent Academies’ Trust comprising 5 special academies. This is a first class opportunity to be part of the team in an innovative educational setting.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled practitioner, with excellent teaching skills, to work across the academy on a permanent basis. Candidates will have QTS/ QTLS, experience of teaching pupils with SEN and experience of Quality Assurance in an education setting. Experience in facilitating work placements and work related learning is also required.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Adele Pearson, Assistant Head Teacher Tel: (0191) 5536000.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from our website www.ascenttrust.org/#job-vacancies . Completed forms are to be returned to Portland Academy, Weymouth Road, Sunderland SR3 2NQ FAO Dawn Croft, or emailed to dcroft@ascenttrust.org.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people with Special Needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: Tuesday 7th July at 12 noon
Interviews: Friday 17th July

Barbara Priestman Academy,
Meadowside,
Sunderland
SR2 7QN
Tel 0191 5536000