Ellen Tinkham School is part of the Learn to Live Federation and is a successful special school catering for pupils with severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, from the age of 3 up to 19. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision:
Everyone will be the best that they can be
Everyone has a voice
No one is excluded
Our current vacancies are detailed below. All vacancies advertised require a DBS disclosure, and require the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. We will also carry out an online check of publicly available information to assess shortlisted candidates’ suitability to work children.
If you are interested in any of the roles detailed below, please complete an Application form and email this to recruitment@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
Current Vacancies
**NEW** SIXTH FORM LEAD
Ellen Tinkham is seeking to employ a Sixth Form Lead Teacher to join our teaching team commencing in September 2024.
This is a unique opportunity for someone to lead our successful Sixth Form department onto its next phase of development. The successful candidate must be creative, inspiring and have high expectations for our students and be ambitious for their future outcomes. This is a full-time permanent vacancy.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Have experience teaching complex SEND students in KS4 / KS5;
- Inspire our young people;
- Be able to demonstrate experience of leading a team;
- Be able to build effective and positive relationships with families;
- Be an effective communicator;
- Be able to realise our strategic vision;
- Keep the school vision at the centre of everything they do;
- Be part of a dedicated team creating a stimulating and person-centred environment.
As part of our teaching team we offer:
- A supportive environment;
- A comprehensive induction programme;
- Opportunities for career progression and middle leadership opportunities;
- Cross Federation working with colleagues from our associated school, Bidwell Brook based in Dartington;
- Networking opportunities with colleagues from other special schools through SWALSS and the SENtient Trust;
- Excellent CPD opportunities as part of the Devon Hub South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT);
- Access to Health & Wellbeing services.
Opportunities to spend time in class and / or visits are most welcomed. For an informal chat about the role, please telephone 01392 482533 to speak with Monika Davis, Head of Site.
The successful candidate will be required to commence as soon as possible. To apply for this post, please read the job descriptions below and complete the application form.
Job Description Key Stage Lead / Job Description Teacher / Application Form / Safeguarding Policy
The closing date is 5 pm on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing 20th May 2024.
Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
**NEW** TEACHER
Ellen Tinkham is seeking to employ a Fun, Creative, Inspiring, Person-Centred teacher to join our teaching team.
We have a full time, permanent vacancy, commencing in September 2024.
You must be enthusiastic and have a passion for providing high quality teaching and learning to pupils with SEND from ages 3 to 19 years. If you are looking for a career change but unsure whether SEND teaching is for you, we can offer sessions in class as part of the application process.
The successful candidate will keep the school ethos at the centre of everything they do, will inspire our young people and be part of a dedicated team creating a stimulating and person-centred learning environment.
As part of our teaching team we offer you:
- A comprehensive induction programme;
- Opportunities for career progression and middle leadership opportunities;
- A supportive environment;
- Cross Federation working with colleagues from our associated school, Bidwell Brook based in Dartington;
- Networking opportunities with colleagues from other special schools through SWALSS and the SENtient Trust;
- Excellent CPD opportunities as part of the Devon Hub South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT);
- Access to Health & Wellbeing services.
Opportunities to spend time in class and / or visits are most welcomed. For an informal chat about the role, please telephone 01392 467168 to speak with either Katy Bradley or Monika Davis, Heads of Sites.
The successful candidate will be required to commence as soon as possible. To apply for this post, please read the job description below and complete the application form.
Job Description Teacher / Application Form / Safeguarding Policy
The closing date is 5 pm on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing 20th May 2024.
Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Ellen Tinkham School is looking to appoint Teaching Assistants to work in our vibrant and innovative special school in Exeter.
These positions would suit intelligent, caring and resilient people who will keep the school ethos in the centre of everything they do. The successful candidates will inspire our young people and be part of a dedicated team creating a stimulating and person-centred learning environment. The school caters for students and young people from 3 years to 19 years. We currently have vacancies across the school and college. The successful applicants would need to be flexible in their approach and willing to work across all age groups, when required.
This role requires a DBS disclosure and the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
The salary range at C Grade (based on 5 days per week), Monday to Friday 9 am – 3.30 pm (1200 hours per annum), term time only, starts at £14,957 rising to £15,507.
We offer a range of staff benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme;
- Excellent employee assistance programme which includes physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and access to private healthcare if applicable;
- Staff discounts;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Wide range of staff training and development opportunities including work based teacher training.
- Amazing students, fantastic supportive colleagues.
The successful candidates will be required to commence as soon as possible. To apply for this post, please read the job description and complete the application form.
Job Description / Application Form / Safeguarding Policy
Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
Learn to Live Federation Governors
If you are interested in joining our Governing Body, please email Katy Young, our Clerk to Governors via clerk@learntolivefederation.co.uk
