VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (LEARNING FACILITATOR) - SEN SPECIAL SCHOOL FOR AUTISM

Prior’s Court is a Residential Special School, catering for children and young people from ages 5-25, all of whom have complex autism and learning difficulties.

We are looking for an instructor (learning facilitator) to join our OUTSTANDING school (OFSTED, May 2022) and help transform the future for our young people. You will be part of our Hospitality vocational learning team teaching our young people skills in Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Customer Services as well as Conference Services. You will work alongside our team of Learning Specialists, which include teachers, therapists, and behaviour support leads, as well as liaising closely with our Wellbeing teams.

We are a well-resourced and well-equipped school, set in beautiful grounds in Hermitage, Berkshire. Our vision is for our individual young people to achieve Health, Happiness, Independence, and Work Skills at the relevant levels.

You will work with amazing children and young people with Autism, supportive colleagues, have access to professional development opportunities and have a good work/life balance.

Current vocational instructors are encouraged to apply, and a full induction is offered.

The successful candidate will be energetic, resilient, organised, flexible and able to work as part of a team.

Salary: from £22,500 per annum

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

40 weeks per year (including 2 x 5 day ‘Training Weeks’)

Closing Date : 15 May 2024

Please be aware that applications will be considered upon receipt.

All positions at the school are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.

The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.

We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.