Vacancies
At the Auriga Academy Trust, we support local special schools for children and young adults with a range of complex needs and disabilities aged 4 – 19. Our pupils are at the heart of our vision and we believe that together we can make a positive difference. We recognise that the success of our schools largely depends on the quality of our staff and are committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding individuals.
Our schools provide real opportunities for aspiring teachers, school leaders and support staff.
Our pupils are at the heart of our vision and at The Auriga Academy Trust we believe that together we make a positive difference. Our schools provide real opportunities for aspiring teachers, school leaders and support staff who want to work in a special educational needs environment.
We recognise that the success of our schools largely depends on the quality of our staff and are committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding individuals.
Our current vacancies are as follows:
The Trust:
No Vacancies
No Vacancies
Capella House School:
No Vacancies
Clarendon School:
No Vacancies
No Vacancies
Gateway:
No Vacancies
No Vacancies
Strathmore School:
Family Worker
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Hours: | Full Time - 32 hours a week |
| Contract: | Term Time Only- 39 weeks p.a. |
| Salary: | £19,405 - £20,474 (Grade 5 NJC12 to NJC15) |
The Auriga Academy Trust was established on 1st October 2016. The trust comprises of three separate and distinct special academies:
- Capella House School
- Clarendon School
- Strathmore School
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 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.
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:
- A positive, non-judgemental, empathetic and sensitive approach.
- Experience of working with or good understanding of children with learning difficulties including SLD/ PMLD
- A good understanding of the challenges faced by the families you help.
- Good knowledge of child protection issues.
- Good communication and listening skills.
Ability to remain unbiased towards a range of family situations
| Closing date for applications: | 12 pm on 28th September 2020 |
| Interviews: | 2nd October 2020 ( remotely via Teams) |
To apply for this post please email Carla Osborne; cosborne@strathmore.org.uk for more information and the application
All applicants will undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with past and current employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Primary Class Teacher
| Start Date: | January 2021 or before(depending on availability) |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract: | Permanent |
| Salary: | Outer London MPR/UPR + SEN Range (depending on qualifications and experience) |
Strathmore is a forward-thinking, fast growing and innovative special school and part of the Auriga Academy Trust, a locally focussed Trust of three special schools.
We occupy new, purpose built accommodation co-located with local, inclusive minded mainstream Primary and Secondary schools. Our role has trebled over last 7 years and continues to grow.
We are a happy, positive and hard working day special school for learners with complex learning difficulties aged 4 - 19. 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. 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
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
- Additional PPA time for visits and projects
- Enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, parents and governors
- A wide and developing community of inclusive mainstream and special schools for you to work and learn in, with and from including partner schools across the Auriga Academy Trust
- A developed and extending multi-agency network including regular support and liaison from Educational Psychology and Therapists
- Termly Staff Wellbeing focus weeks and ongoing subscription to Employee Assistance Programme
- Family membership of Kew Gardens
- A school that expects excellence from all
| Closing date for applications: | 12 pm on 9th October 2020 |
| Interviews: | Friday 16th October 2020 |
Conversations are encouraged – please contact us and arrange a chat!
Please email all completed application forms to Carla Osborne; cosborne@strathmore.org.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.
Assistant Headteacher
| Start Date: | January 2021 or before (depending on availability) |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract: | Permanent |
| Salary: | Outer London MPR/UPR + SEN Range (depending on qualifications and experience) |
Strathmore is a forward-thinking, fast-growing and innovative special school and part of the Auriga Academy Trust, a locally focussed Trust of three special schools.
We occupy new, purpose-built accommodation co-located with local, inclusive minded mainstream Primary and Secondary schools. Our role has trebled over the last 7 years and continues to grow.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious and energetic colleague to develop their leadership skills whilst making an impact on the learning of pupils across the Trust schools.
We are a happy, positive and hard-working day special school for learners with complex learning difficulties aged 4 - 19. 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. 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
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
- Additional PPA time for visits and projects
- Enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, parents and governors
- A wide and developing community of inclusive mainstream and special schools for you to work and learn in, with and from including partner schools across the Auriga Academy Trust
- A developed and extending multi-agency network including regular support and liaison from Educational Psychology and Therapists
- Termly Staff Wellbeing focus weeks and ongoing subscription to Employee Assistance Programme
- Family membership of Kew Gardens
- A school that expects excellence from all
| Closing date for applications: | 12 pm on 30th September 2020 |
| Interviews: | Friday 9th October 2020 |
Conversations are encouraged – please contact us and arrange a chat!
Please email all completed application forms to Carla Osborne; cosborne@strathmore.org.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.
If you are interested in applying please contact the school's admin team.