Job Details

Hours of work: 19.5 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time (As the position is part-time the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 14 October 2016 Interview date: w/c 17 October 2016

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Completed forms should be returned to :

Mrs F Shields School Secretary Cuckmere House School Eastbourne Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BA

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Lansdowne School has an excellent reputation; it is part of Lansdowne Secure Childrens Home that makes provision for up to 7 young people. Lansdowne School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, effective practitioner who is able to enthuse disengaged learners and ensure their progress in the core skills : Literacy and Numeracy.

The successful candidate will have experience of effective teaching and learning, primarily in Mathematics and English, and will demonstrate a proven track record of meeting the specific needs of learners and supporting them to reach their full potential.

You will be expected to plan and deliver lessons that have a positive impact on the engagement and self-esteem of the young people resident. You will also be able to identify where there is need for additional intervention through the establishment of a regular programme of monitoring attainment.

Lansdowne School provides a positive learning experience for vulnerable young people, aged 11-17 who go on to make excellent progress. The school has a recent history of Good and Outstanding Ofsted judgements.

You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team ; Lansdowne is a supportive working and learning environment where professional develpoment is highly valued and where practice is consistently reviewed to ensure the young people receive the best possible opportunities. The school is part of the broader Sabden Multi Academy Trust, which makes provision for children and young people with severe and complex social, emotional, mental health difficulties (SEMH) in East Sussex.

The post is initially 3 days per week and would include, for the correct candidate, a TLR for accreditation and over-seeing of the assessment process.

We welcome visits to our school and if you would like to see us or have an informal discussion prior to submitting an application please contact Phillippa Brooks, Head of Education

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).