Vacancies

The Auriga Academy Trust is founded on the vision that, through working together, we can provide outstanding learning experiences for the pupils and students in our communities, both now and in the future.

The Auriga Academy Trust was established on 1st October 2016. The trust comprises of two separate and distinct special academies:

• Clarendon School
• Strathmore School

Clarendon is a community special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 with moderate learning difficulties, many of whom have additional complex needs, including autism. The school manages an offsite centre: Gateway, which is for pupils aged 11-16 co-located with Twickenham Academy.
Strathmore is a community special school for learners with complex learning difficulties. Many pupils have an additional diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or have additional physical and sensory disabilities.

The Trust will also be opening Capella House which is a brand new special Free School, in September 2019 subject to the final approvals from the DfE.
Under the closer collaboration that the Auriga Academy Trust brings, there are enhanced opportunities for sharing best practice, expertise and professional development. We are building on our expertise and experience to become a recognised national leader in special needs education. We will give staff the opportunity to gain and share knowledge, to encourage and inspire each other and others in our wider community. And we are actively addressing the demand for future specialist provision now.

Successful candidates will:

• Have experience of leading, developing and enhancing staff practice
• Have good organisational and personal management skills
• Have the ability to motivate individuals
• Have exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation and diversity
• Good ICT Skills and experience with online learning software

Please email all completed application forms to Annushka St Paul, Trust HR Manager; astpaul@strathmore.richmond.sch.uk

The Auriga Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.

Strathmore is a forward-thinking and innovative special school with a very exciting future ahead of us. We have recently moved into purpose built accommodation co-located with local, inclusive minded mainstream Primary and Secondary schools.

Our role has trebled over last 7 years. We are a happy, positive and hard working day special school for learners with complex learning difficulties. 60% of pupils have an additional diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders or have additional physical and sensory disabilities. Our pupils come from all parts of the borough and from neighbouring boroughs. We work closely with our colleagues from Educational Psychology, Health and Social Care to ensure that our learners receive all the support and challenge they need to achieve. Every pupil has an individual learning programme that details what and how they are learning, including input from Speech and Language, Occupational, Physiotherapy and Music Therapy. We also have a Play Therapist in school and our Family Support Worker provides invaluable encouragement and information to our families. 100% of parents said that their child is happy and enjoys school and that they would recommend Strathmore.

We have very high aspirations for all of our learners and high expectations of ourselves.
100% of our staff said they feel positive and happy coming to work each day (Staff Survey, May 2017)
We offer you:

• Outstanding and on-going Continuing Professional Development with opportunities for you to develop professionally, e.g. NPQML/SL, Early Leadership Programme, Post Graduate sponsorship;
• Enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, parents and governors;
• A wide and developing community of inclusive mainstream and special schools for you to work with and support;
• A developed and extending multi-agency network;
• An innovative future as we co-locate with mainstream schools;
• A school that expects excellence from all;
• Termly Staff Wellbeing focus weeks and ongoing subscription to Employee Assistance Programme

Please email all completed application forms to Annushka St Paul, Trust HR Manager; astpaul@strathmore.richmond.sch.uk
This post is physical in nature and may present emotional and physical demands not common in mainstream schools. The Auriga Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.

Strathmore is a forward-thinking and innovative special school with a very exciting future ahead of us. We have recently moved into purpose built accommodation co-located with local, inclusive minded mainstream Primary and Secondary schools.

We are a happy, positive and hard working day special school for learners with complex learning difficulties. 60% of pupils have an additional diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders or have additional physical and sensory disabilities. Our pupils come from all parts of the borough and from neighbouring boroughs. We work closely with our colleagues from Educational Psychology, Health and Social Care to ensure that our learners receive all the support and challenge they need to achieve. Every pupil has an individual learning programme that details what and how they are learning, including input from Speech and Language, Occupational, Physiotherapy and Music Therapy. We also have a Play Therapist in school and our Family

Support Worker provides invaluable encouragement and information to our families. 100% of parents said that their child is happy and enjoys school and that they would recommend Strathmore. We have very high aspirations for all of our learners and high expectations of ourselves. 100% of our staff said they feel positive and happy coming to work each day (Staff Survey, May 2017)

Successful candidates will:

• Be experienced working with children/young people with SEND within Early Years/Primary/Secondary and/or Post 16 setting.
• Have a good understanding of child development and learning processes.
• Have very good Communication and Numeracy skills and can use ICT effectively to support learning.
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies.
• Demonstrate high expectations of children’s achievements and behaviour.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations – verbal and written.
• Ability to organise, lead and motivate a team.

We offer you:

• Excellent professional development opportunities;
• Enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, parents & Governors;
• A well-resourced school;
• The opportunity to make a significant positive contribution to the learning and experiences of the pupils in this unique Special School.

Please email all completed application forms to Annushka St Paul, Trust HR Manager; astpaul@strathmore.richmond.sch.uk

This post is physical in nature and may present emotional and physical demands not common in mainstream schools. Strathmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with past and current employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.