The Governors of Heronsbridge School wish to appoint a motivated, caring, committed and enthusiastic teacher with significant experience of teaching in ALN schools to lead a large department within an age progressive special school.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent classroom practice, will have management experience and taught children with severe learning difficulties including those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We are looking for an individual:
To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a standard scale teacher
To provide day to day management of the department
To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement across the whole department and to monitor and support pupil progress
To be accountable for pupil progress and development within the subject areas
To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others
To ensure the provision of appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Headteacher
To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the curriculum, supporting the development and realisation of the Curriculum for Wales
To manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department effectively to support the school improvement plan and departmental development plan.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 01 July 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough CouncilJob Description & Person SpecificationHeronsbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.