Resource Base Teacher

About Compass Point Primary School

Compass Point Primary is a Good School in the heart of Bedminster, home to a thriving, diverse and vibrant community; known for its street art, festivals and music. Our children are ready to learn, respect their classmates and those about them and are safe and cared for. Children make good choices, firm friendships and are generally happy about the school. The culture around the school feels warm and caring. Together, our children progress through life, inspired by our School motto, 'Aspire, Believe, Achieve'.

In return, we offer a progressive curriculum, that allows children to build on their previous learning, as they move through school. It is purposeful, relevant and focused, providing the knowledge and understanding for our children to progress and succeed in the world today. We also offer an alternative and personalised provision, for children in our KS1 & KS2 Resource Base.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

Compass Point Primary School is seeking a Resource Base Teacher to join the school on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave.

Our Resource Base is an integral part of our school and the children are fully involved in all aspects of school life. You will be supported by our existing Resource Base team and wider SEND team within our Trust. Members of staff within the Resource Base team are integral members of the wider school community

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Can challenge, inspire and support children in their learning;
• Can provide outstanding learning opportunities for our children;
• Have a good knowledge of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum;
• Have experience of working with children with SEND;
• Have a good understanding of how small steps of knowledge can be built on;
• Have high expectations of children and a belief that all children can succeed;
• Are committed to teaching using a creative, cross-curricular approach; Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Are able to create a high quality stimulating, interactive and creative learning environment;
• Are able to work effectively within our talented and friendly team;
• Have a commitment to working with others on whole school priorities

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Supportive colleagues and SLT

Eager and motivated students

Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced Gym Membership

Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests & Annual Flu Vaccination

Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via My New Term. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using [email removed] and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to find out more about working at Compass Point Primary School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Compass Point Primary School - Careers