Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Teacher (Pre-Formal Curriculum Pathway)

PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE LEARNING DISABILITIES TEACHER (Pre-Formal Curriculum Pathway)

Full Time - 1.0 FTE - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

MPR/UPR (depending on experience) + SEN allowance

Are you an inspirational teacher looking for an opportunity to join a fantastic team of experienced professionals within our pre-formal curriculum provision? We have an opportunity for you to make a tangible difference to the lives and education of students within this pathway as the class teacher, teaching a small group of children.

Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT).

Previous experience of SEND, and in particular PMLD, would be an advantage but not necessary. Full training and support will be provided.

Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed.

Please see the application pack for the job description and person specification.

For further information please contact the HR team on or email vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk

Application closing date: 21 April 2025

Interview date: w/c 5 May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).

Valence School has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to the School verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work. We do not offer visa sponsorship and we are not a sponsorship organisation.

Previous experience of SEND, and in particular PMLD, would be an advantage but not necessary. Full training and support will be provided.

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).

Valence School has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to the School verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work. We do not offer visa sponsorship and we are not a sponsorship organisation.

Full Time - 1.0 FTE - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

MPR/UPR (depending on experience) + SEN allowance

Are you an inspirational teacher looking for an opportunity to join a fantastic team of experienced professionals within our pre-formal curriculum provision? We have an opportunity for you to make a tangible difference to the lives and education of students within this pathway as the class teacher, teaching a small group of children.

Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT).