Teacher wanted for our Nurture School
Southgate School
Kirklees
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- SEN Allowance - £2539
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2024
Job overview
Our Vision Statement: A personalised, aspirational and specialist offer for every pupil, every day.
We have a vacancy for a teacher to come and join our fantastic team at Southgate School. Applications are welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers.
We are a special school for pupils with complex needs (Key Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4). All pupils have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). Southgate School embraces diversity and we place great emphasis on our core values:
Relationships – Independence – Opportunity - Communication
At Southgate, we value all of our people; you will have the opportunity to be creative and make a real difference to the lives of our incredible young people. As a member of our large team, you will have the opportunity to develop new skills and we will support your progression and professional development.
By working at Southgate, you will be provided with:
- An extensive and supportive induction programme
- Ongoing and supportive performance management
- Continuous professional development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive and distributed leadership
- Access to wider support and employee healthcare with a significant focus on wellbeing initiatives
- Access to Kirklees Active Leisure membership
There are three pathways in our school that enable us to tailor our provision and curriculum to meet the needs of a range of SEND. We will be able to match the skill sets and interests of the successful candidate.
Orchard: For pupils who have been identified as benefiting from a more formal learning approach. This includes our Satellite Classes at Newsome Academy.
Forest: For pupils who require a greater focus on communication and interaction, with a higher emphasis on play/ life skills. There is a growing number of pupils following an engagement offer.
Woodland: For pupils with higher levels of anxiety who need an even more personalised and flexible approach. Their primary need is usually around their social, emotional and mental health.
Below are some of the comments from our staff following our recent wellbeing survey:
“I have recently been challenged both mentally and emotionally within my work role. I can honestly say I have been totally supported by my line manager, a highly valued teacher and SLT”.
“I think the structure of line management is really supportive and enables staff to feel comfortable sharing their opinions more freely”.
“Excellent support from line management and SLT with my own mental health. I would like to say a big thank you to all”.
“I believe the school takes the wellbeing of staff seriously and offers a high level of support. I feel supported by my line manager and colleagues”.
Closing: Friday 19 April at 5pm
Shortlisting: w/c 22 April; 2024
Interviews will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or would like to find out more, please ring the school on 01484 504544 (please note that the school is closed until Monday 8 April 2024). You can also find out more about the school by visiting our website (www.southgateschool.co.uk) or follow us on Facebook.
At Southgate School, we are dedicated to safeguarding and well-being of children and young people, and we require all staff and volunteers to uphold this dedication. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, all staff undergo an enhanced DBS check. While a conviction may not automatically disqualify candidates from consideration, it will be assessed as part of our recruitment procedure.
Furthermore, as part of our commitment to safeguarding, we will perform an online background check during the application process. Additionally, references will be requested for shortlisted candidates before the interview stage.
Attached documents
About Southgate School
- Southgate School
- Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield
- West Yorkshire
- HD5 8TG
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Southgate School
Southgate is a special school for pupils with complex needs and an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). We are a safe nurturing school where individuals are celebrated and our pupils are supported to develop their unique potential and are given a fresh start every day.
Our Aims
To focus on giving our pupils their best possible futures, enabling them to lead happy, safe and purposeful lives
To uphold and remain true to our vision and values, embedding the Nurture Principles to always put our pupils and their wellbeing first
To provide highly specialised SEND learning environments with skilled, dedicated, and motivated staff, ensuring all pupils make strong and sustained progress in all areas
To promote a strong sense of inclusion which encourages respect and tolerance, an enjoyment of diversity and difference, and a sense of community and mutual support that extends beyond the school gate
To actively recognise all forms of communication, including behaviour, to inform everything we do, working closely with all stakeholders, especially pupils, parents and carers
The Core Values of our School Community
Relationships - Relationships really matter for the wellbeing of everyone at Southgate
Our pupils will lead happier lives when they learn the skills required to form positive, reasonable and meaningful relationships with others
We give each and every pupil unconditional positive regard and a fresh start at every opportunity
We always model positive relationships, remaining calm, and treating each other with warmth and respect
Independence - We focus on making each pupil a little more independent every day
Becoming lifelong learners will enable our pupils to continue to develop their skills, knowledge and independence throughout their lives
Increased independence is the key to our pupils being well prepared for adulthood
We are committed to working with families and external services to support pupils with developing life skills and independence
Opportunity - We are all aspirational and make the most of opportunity; pupils are provided with challenge and enrichment
We are ambitious, and encourage our pupils to always try their best; we celebrate success
We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all school users, regardless of their background or characteristics; we celebrate diversity
Every moment of the school day is a learning opportunity
Communication - Developing communication is fundamental for our pupils to both learn and develop positive emotional wellbeing
We always promote and value pupil voice, ensuring that we listen to all methods of communication
We are committed to building positive communications with families and the community
Communication and relationships here are based on honesty, transparency and trust
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