SEN Teacher/ASD Lead, Dunedin

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Churchwood Primary Academy for a SEN Teacher/ASD Lead . We are seeking an enthusiastic professional who can lead, manage, develop, and maintain a high-quality SEND provision to enable quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes, and success for all our pupils.Responsibilities include maintaining up-to-date records and policies, coordinating provision, advising on resource deployment, and liaising with parents, early years providers, schools, educational psychologists, and other agencies. The role also involves supporting smooth transitions for pupils with SEND, undertaking class teacher duties, and setting challenging targets to raise achievement for pupils with SEND.You will be joining our enthusiastic team committed to changing the life chances of our students. Please download the attached job description and person specification for full details of this opportunity. We value the best talent and are flexible with working hours, including options like job sharing. We are happy to discuss your preferred working pattern.Churchwood Primary Academy Located in the picturesque setting of Church Wood in St Leonards, our academy is a one-form entry school with a capacity of 250 pupils, including a special needs facility for eight Key Stage 2 pupils with ASD and speech/language difficulties. We also have a nursery for children aged 2 years and above.Our motto, " At Churchwood everyone can - everyone can read; everyone can write; everyone can be numerate," reflects our high expectations and nurturing ethos, guiding each individual toward their full potential. We offer a range of employee benefits, including: Automatic annual pay increments—benefiting all staff regardless of performance, with cost of living reviews.Generous pension scheme—employer contribution rate of 28.68%. Health and wellbeing programs —including onsite Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health Ambassadors, and dedicated wellbeing days. Personal Development Day —an annual day for training, volunteering, or seminars. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) —confidential counselling services.Cycle to Work—a scheme with a £2K loan for bicycles. Retail discounts —access to savings at various retailers, including gym memberships and private medical services. Our commitment to safeguarding children is paramount. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all community members and are part of the government's Disability Confident scheme. For support during the application process, contact us via email or phone.For more information, download the job description, person specification, and view our candidate pack. To arrange a visit or discuss the role informally, contact us via email. Please apply today. Key dates: Closing date: 15 May 2025 Interview week: 19 May 2025 Proposed start date: 1 September 2025#J-18808-Ljbffr