About the job

Key information

• Location: Dovecote School, Shapwick
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Salary: £30,000 – £42,131
• Start Date: May 2025
• Application Deadline: 30/03/2025
• Interview Date: 25/04/2025

Dovecote School is an Ofsted-registered independent special school located in beautiful rural Somerset. We provide education for pupils aged 5-18 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated conditions, as well as social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. Many of our students have struggled to access education in mainstream settings, and Dovecote is their opportunity to build a brighter future.

What will I be doing?

Your Role: Be the Catalyst for Change

• Lead with Vision: Champion innovative SEN strategies that ensure every student receives exceptional, individualized support.
• Craft Creative Solutions: Design and evaluate intervention strategies that blend creativity with data-driven insights.
• Build Lasting Connections: Forge meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, families, and community partners.
• Inspire a Culture of Excellence: Play a vital role in nurturing a warm, inclusive, and dynamic school community where every voice is heard.

 

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Who We’re Looking For

• Expert in SEN: With a robust understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, you know what quality first teaching looks like.
• Innovative Thinker: Your analytical skills empower you to use data to continuously enhance intervention strategies.
• Community Champion: You naturally build positive relationships and contribute actively to our school’s vibrant ethos.
• Passionate Leader: You’re enthusiastic about playing a central role in a school where every day is an opportunity to inspire and transform.

What is in it for me?

What We Offer

• Dynamic Environment: Join a vibrant, culturally diverse team dedicated to fostering an outstanding SEN provision.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of excellent CPD and training opportunities that will elevate your expertise.
• Comprehensive Support: Enjoy a fully funded enhanced DBS check and update service.
• Balanced Lifestyle: A structured schedule of 37.5 hours per week over 39 weeks, ensuring you have the space to recharge and innovate.

DBS check

Dovecote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Supporting documents and information

If you’re ready to embrace a role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career by joining a school that’s as committed to your professional growth as it is to the success of our students.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sam via our website

Step into a role where your expertise lights the path to a brighter future for our students—join us at Dovecote School today!

Apply on the Dovecote School website

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