Teacher

At the National Autistic Society, we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a Horticulture Teacher with QTS Teaching experience (ASD/SEND). 

A breakthrough can seem like the smallest thing, but it can make the world of difference - by becoming a Horticulture teacher at the Sybil Elgar School you’ll help make every day breakthroughs happen more often.

You must have the following: 

• Proven knowledge of the Curriculum and the impact on pupils with autism
• Ability to lead and drive forward the coordination of designated areas of the curriculum across the school
• Passion for working with pupils with complex behaviour needs
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to lead by example
• Be keen about curriculum innovations and teaching and learning approaches

We need you to be resilient, caring and sensitive towards the needs of autistic children and as a valued, creative member of our team you will know that you have made a positive impact on a young person’s learning and development - which is priceless.

This is a Full Time/Permanent Position, working 35 Hours Per Week. 

To view the job description please click here. 

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Where you will be working:

 Sybil Elgar School 

Havelock Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 4NY

About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact: Marius Roteliuc (FE Manager)- Marius.Roteliuc@nas.org.uk

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.