The Aspire Federation
Oakfield High School & College
Long Lane
Hindley
Wigan
WN2 4XA
Qualified Teacher Pay Scale Plus 1 SEN Point
6 x Full Time Teachers
Required for September 2024
‘Aiming High Reaching All’
The Aspire Federation
Aspire is a dynamic and flourishing organisation. Everyone including parents, learners, staff and governors are an important part of our community team where views are encouraged and valued.
We are two outstanding schools and are proud of our exceptional success and numerous achievements. At Aspire we are committed to “Aiming High, Reaching All”.
What is it like to work at Aspire?
At Aspire you will find:
- A highly professional and driven staff team who support each other.
- Extensive and high-quality professional development opportunities with a focus upon coaching and mentoring.
- Real opportunities to thrive and grow.
- A genuine and bespoke staff wellbeing programme based on our wellbeing charter.
- A quality environment with high performing staff and learners whose key focus is teaching, learning and professional development.
- A ‘can do’ ethos.
- Strong and caring relationships which are the foundation of everything we do.
What are we looking for?
At Aspire we welcome applications from people who show:
- Enthusiasm, commitment and resilience
- An understanding and application of outstanding classroom practice.
- A desire and drive that inspires and motivates our young people and colleagues who are able to develop positive relationships
- A desire to work as part of a high performing team. A voice and contributes to making our schools the outstanding places they are.
- A strong knowledge of child development and play/explorative based learning
Landgate School
Landgate is a school for learners aged 4-19 with Autism and/or communication and interaction conditions. We are a small school with huge impact, dedicated to improving outcomes for learners and their families in the Wigan borough and beyond. We demonstrate extraordinary dedication, outward thinking and inspirational teaching, learning and sensory practice.
At Landgate, our mission is ‘Bringing Learning to Life’ through readiness and engagement for learning and targeted, purposeful and innovative learning opportunities. Our learners are encouraged to become confident, happy, independent young adults and valued members of the wider community.
Oakfield High School and College
Oakfield is a School and College for learners aged 11-19 years with complex learning needs. We are extremely proud of our school, the achievements of our learners, the expertise, dedication and commitment of our staff, our amazing environment and our reputation for providing an exceptional education to learners in our school and beyond.
‘Learning today for our tomorrow’ encapsulates our deep commitment to raising achievement and future aspirations. Our inspirational learning climate focuses on the whole young person. We have an unshakable belief that every learner has the potential to succeed, achieve, fulfil their dreams and make a valuable contribution to society.
Please be advised that although initially based at Oakfield High School, the post holder may have the unique and exciting opportunity to work across all of the Federation Sites.
The Role
We are in an exciting position and looking to appoint full time, permanent dynamic, inspirational, energetic and creative Teachers.
The successful candidates will have evidence of outstanding classroom practice and be able to prepare and deliver engaging and challenging lessons. The successful candidates will be able to develop positive relationships, inspire and motivate our learners to achieve.
We welcome applications from teachers with experience, Early Career Framework teachers, subject specialisms and teachers new to special education.
We ask that the candidate has experience of working with learners with complex needs, either in mainstream or special school settings.
The candidates must be prepared to be based in any phase of school including post 16.
At the Aspire Federation, we offer a targeted and comprehensive Professional Development Programme for all of our staff, including ECT’s, providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from teachers with experience in SEND and subject specialisms.
Candidates are encouraged to visit our website and social media to discover more about Landgate School and The Aspire Federation. Perspective applicants can request further information and ask questions via email to: enquiries@admin.oakfield.wigan.sch.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Job Description & Person Specification
School DBS Applicant Information
Guidance for Safer Working Practices
Childcare Disqualification Requirements
Closing date: Sunday 12th May 2024
Interview dates: Tuesday 21st -Thursday 23rd May 2024
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child and adult barred list check
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