Access to Education Teacher

The salary for this role is based on the Teachers' Pay Scale TMS/UPS: £31,350 - £47,839 per annum plus 1 SEN Point £2,539.

Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of Surrey's children and young people with additional needs!

Surrey's Access to Education (A2E) service is expanding our teaching team and we are now seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join us in the South West of Surrey, based at our area office in Woking.

About the team

A2E is a dynamic, interim service that provides vital support to children and young people who are not accessing their full statutory entitlement of education. Our students often have complex special educational needs, mental health challenges and can exhibit challenging behaviour. Current pupil needs include SEMH, ASD, ADHD, PDA, SLD, SLCN.

About the role

We are now looking for an experienced and creative primary or secondary Teacher to join us. This is a challenging, but genuinely rewarding role, where you can have a direct impact on the learning outcomes of some of Surrey's most vulnerable learners.

This is a great opportunity for someone with the vision and drive to inspire, and who can support creating an environment in which all aspire to achieve.

Shortlisting criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following:

• Qualified teacher status, enabling you to teach in the UK
• A clear focus and is committed to high standards of teaching and learning
• An energetic and innovative approach
• Ability to work flexibly individually and as part of a wider team
• Commitment to the progress and well-being of all pupils
• Ability to engage and build strong effective relationships with partners and the wider community

Please note, experience of teaching a range of complex SEND is essential and must be clearly demonstrated in your application.

As part of the role, you will need to travel extensively throughout the county, therefore the willingness and ability to travel is essential.

If you are a qualified teacher with substantial experience of working with vulnerable children and young people and have excellent IT skills (with some knowledge of using a Virtual Learning Environment) we would love to hear from you.

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19th May 2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Our commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.