Working at Sandgate School...

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, flexible individuals to join our growing school team. 

Sandgate is a special school for children and young people between the ages of 3-19 years.

We are a split site school and currently have a £6.5m new build in progress on our upper school site. We
take pride in fostering a positive and dynamic learning environment for students with severe learning
difficulties.

Our school has a large catchment area and accepts students with severe, profound and complex needs. Our
students are diverse in terms of their abilities, interests, strengths and sense of humour and therefore, our
staff team have a range of experience.

Our growth as a school shows that we are very forward thinking and enjoy working with partners to ensure
that we are meeting the growing needs of our students in school and county wide.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people with severe learning
difficulties? Are you dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Sandgate offers staff a range of benefits as well as being an integral member of a reputable and trail
blazing school, you will have access to:

•  Ongoing professional development opportunities
•  Mentoring from colleagues within your team
• Variety of students working within a vast array of curriculums and styles of learning to diversify
  your educational knowledge
• An internal HR and Pay advisory service
• Employee benefits including self-referral for occupational health support including mental health
  and physical health as well as physiotherapy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Vouchers and discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers as well as
  much more
• A great pension scheme with high employer contributions

Please note – we do not use recruitment agencies and only accept direct applicants for roles.

SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher

M1-6 pay scale, plus special needs allowance

Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and qualified SEN teacher to join our school team.

You will deliver on:

• QTS
• At least 5 years experience working with SEN students, particularly those with an ASC diagnosis
• Passion for education, commitment and reliability
• Incredible patience
• Planning for a safe learning environment
• Providing engaging educational content for student learning
• Experience implementing a wide variety of learning styles with a proven record of success
• Ability to proactively and positively manage severe and complex behavioural challenges
• Experience in recording student information (academic and behavioural) using a range of software
  programmes
• Experience in working collaboratively within a team, and managing teaching assistants

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

• The closing date for applications is 9.00am on 11th December 2023
  Candidates who have been shortlisted will be informed the following week. Interviews will be held on the week commencing Monday 18th December with a view to start on 19th February 2024.

Application forms are available here: Job Application Form Nov 2023- Word

Completed forms or emails requesting any additional information should be sent to: cbroom@sandgateschool.org.uk

Swimming Teacher

Swimming Teacher

PCD8ii – Part time position with a starting salary of £29,777 Pro Rata for Term Time only, hourly rate of £15.43

Fixed Term until July 2024

Sandgate is looking to recruit a fun, enthusiastic and qualified swimming teacher who has experience and/or an interest of working with students with additional needs in early years, primary and secondary settings.

Your primary role will be to plan, deliver and review the highest quality, themed, fun and safe learn to swim lessons and/or sensory swim sessions for 3-19 years, changing lives through giving every child the opportunity to learn to swim and to learn through water play.

Safety is our number one priority, and the Swimming Teacher will work closely with Hydrotherapy Pool Lifeguards to ensure preparation of areas and equipment, management of incidents and adhering to the rules and guidelines set out by the Hydrotherapy Pool. The teacher will also be working closely with and directing the support staff that will accompany the students whilst they are in their swimming sessions.

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

• The closing date for applications is 9am Thursday 14^th December 2023. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by the end of the week.
• Interviews will take place the following week.
• Role start date: to be discussed at interview.
• This is a Fixed Term position until July 2024.
• This is a part time position and hours will be discussed at interview.

Application forms are available here: Job Application Form Nov 2023- Word

Please find the job description here: Swimming Teacher JOB DESCRIPTION Nov 23

Completed forms or emails requesting any additional information should be sent to: vicki.lowis@sandgateschool.org.uk

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Vacancy for – January 2024

PCD7 – £26,421 – £27,334 Pro Rata for Term Time working (inclusive of 70JWC)

Fixed Term until July 2024

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and qualified classroom practitioner to join our growing school team. We are open to applicants with full or part-time availability and those with experience working with students with additional needs in early years, primary or secondary settings.

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

• The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 8th December. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by the end of the week· Interviews will take place the following week.· Role start date: to be discussed at interview.· This is a Fixed Term position until July 2024.

Application forms are available here: Job Application Form Nov 2023- Word

TA-Job-Description-Person-Spec – 2023

Completed forms or emails requesting any additional information should be sent to: hfield@sandgateschool.org.uk

Midday Supervisor

Midday Supervisor Vacancies

PCD3A £18,562 annum + 30JWCs – new, increased pay scales yet to be applied

(This role is term-time only and paid pro rata – approximately 7.5 hours working per week but can be discussed at interview). 

Sandgate is in a very fortunate position to be an expanding school and therefore, we are looking to grow our team further, and for new Midday Supervisors to join our vibrant school community.

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Application forms are available here: Application Form

Please find the job description here Midday Supervisor job description

Completed forms or emails requesting any additional information should be sent to: cbroom@sandgateschool.org.uk

Cleaning Operatives

Salary OP1 Grade 1 £18,333 inclusive of living wage supplement (pro rata) – new, increased pay scales yet to be applied

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic self-starters to join our friendly, supportive and motivated cleaning team. Ideally, the candidates will have previous cleaning experience, however training is available and mentoring in the team is ongoing. This is a team that collaborates very successfully, in large part due to an experienced, present and supportive line manager.

Requirements

• Previous experience preferred but training and mentoring will be given
• Reliable and hardworking, with a keen eye for detail
• Able to undertake all cleaning duties with a professional attitude and an awareness that there may be students on site
• Flexibility to work across either school sites and during the school holidays
• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Relevant DBS and Barred List checks as well as references will be required for this post.

Working schedule is usually:

• Monday to Friday
• 3.30pm-6pm
• 12.5 hours per week (occasional overtime hours may be necessary at times)
• This is a year round role as the team do clean the site during school holidays

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you are wishing to apply, download the Application Form

and the job description and person specification here Cleaning Operative

or email cbroom@sandgateschool.org.uk for the application pack.

Please email your completed application form to: cbroom@sandgateschool.org.uk

You may wish to print and post your application form. If this is the case, please ensure you post your application in good time to meet the deadline date and address this to: Sandgate School, Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG

Please label your envelope clearly with: CLEANER APPLICATION PACK

 Start date: to be discussed at interview