Vacancies
Looking for a rewarding job? Something exciting? Want to make a difference? Join our creative, supportive and dynamic team. We provide an outstanding education for 240 pupils aged 2 to 19, all of whom have learning difficulties (ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD).
Current Vacancies
Please see below for current vacancies and application forms (CVs are not accepted). We welcome visits from prospective staff - please call us to arrange a visit or with any questions.
Curriculum Lead for Cognition and Maths
Dates: Applications must be received by 0800 on Friday 10th May 2024
Salary: TMR1 to UPR9 £30,000 to £46,525 plus SEN Allowance of £2,539 and TLR or £5,347.82 (pending any statutory percentage increases in September)
Location: Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 6SW
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent asap
Application Form
Job Description
“Brookfields is a remarkably friendly and welcoming school. Staff are highly skilled. They know pupils exceptionally well. Staff understand pupils’ needs precisely. Pupils told us that they really like their school and described it as ‘the best’. They feel happy and safe here because they know that adults care about them” (Ofsted 2019).
Brookfields School has been judged by Ofsted as outstanding on four consecutive occasions and is known nationally and locally for our innovative approach to curriculum, pedagogy and the way we support pupils and their families. Brookfields School is an oversubscribed, thriving, vibrant and happy place of learning. We have 230 pupils on roll aged from 4 to 19 who have the primary need of a learning difficulty (MLD, SLD, PMLD). Some pupils have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, VI, HI, PD, MSI, SLCN. We provide a personalised education and learning journey for all pupils where entitlement, opportunity and challenge are championed. We value and harness everyone’s contribution in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work.
We are seeking those who:
- have a commitment to excellence
- engage pupils and facilitate outstanding learning
- be flexible, reliable and positive
- be a good communicator, attuning sensitive to a range of learners
- be enthusiastic and creative
- be an outstanding team player and effective leader
What we offer you:
- Training: A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
- Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance with a supportive whole staff team and governing body
- A generous site in a well-established community location close to the river Thames and the beautiful surrounding countryside
- an exciting and challenging role
- a fantastic pupil population with supportive parents and families
- a highly profession staff team
- onsite parking
Brookfields School offers a tailored and individual education that meets every child’s needs. The current Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are supported by dedicated staff that include a highly effective extended leadership team, Teachers and Assistants; knowledgeable administrative staff, an efficient premises team and a committed network of Governors. Professional growth and career development for all are integral to our vision and values. Diversity is a real strength and the new Teacher and Curriculum Lead will support an open and inclusive ethos in a school which has a real understanding of the challenges many of our families face.This role would suit Primary and Early Years practitioners but we also welcome expressions of interest from Secondary Subject Specialists.
Closing Date: 0800 Friday 10th May 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 21st May 2024
We warmly welcome and highly recommend visits to the School – please contact Claire Reeves, HR Officer on 0118 942 1382.
Brookfields School is a West Berkshire Local Authority maintained school.
The School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
Teachers
Dates: Applications must be received by 0800 on Wednesday 15th May 2024
Salary: TMR1 to UPR9 £30,000 to £46,525 plus SEN Allowance of £2,539
Location: Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 6SW
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent starting asap
Application Form
Job Description
“Brookfields is a remarkably friendly and welcoming school. Staff are highly skilled. They know pupils exceptionally well. Staff understand pupils’ needs precisely. Pupils told us that they really like their school and described it as ‘the best’. They feel happy and safe here because they know that adults care about them” (Ofsted 2019).
Brookfields School has been judged by Ofsted as outstanding on four consecutive occasions and is known nationally and locally for our innovative approach to curriculum, pedagogy and the way we support pupils and their families. Brookfields School is an oversubscribed, thriving, vibrant and happy place of learning. We have 230 pupils on roll aged from 4 to 19 who have the primary need of a learning difficulty (MLD, SLD, PMLD). Some pupils have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, VI, HI, PD, MSI, SLCN. We provide a personalised education and learning journey for all pupils where entitlement, opportunity and challenge are championed. We value and harness everyone’s contribution in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work.
We are seeking those who:
- have a commitment to excellence
- engage pupils and facilitate outstanding learning
- be flexible, reliable and positive
- be a good communicator, attuning sensitive to a range of learners
- be enthusiastic and creative
- be an outstanding team player and effective leader
What we offer you:
- Training: A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
- Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance with a supportive whole staff team and governing body
- A generous site in a well-established community location close to the river Thames and the beautiful surrounding countryside
- an exciting and challenging role
- a fantastic pupil population with supportive parents and families
- a highly profession staff team
- onsite parking
Rated as outstanding by Ofsted since 2007, Brookfields School offers a tailored and individual education that meets every child’s needs. The current Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are supported by dedicated staff that include a highly effective extended leadership team, Teachers and Assistants; knowledgeable administrative staff, an efficient premises team and a committed network of Governors. Professional growth and career development for all are integral to our vision and values. Diversity is a real strength and the new Teacher will support an open and inclusive ethos in a school which has a real understanding of the challenges many of our families face.This role would suit Primary and Early Years practitioners but we also welcome expressions of interest from Secondary Subject Specialists.
Closing Date: 0800 Wednesday 15th May 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 22nd May 2024
We warmly welcome and highly recommend visits to the School – please contact Claire Reeves, HR Officer on 0118 942 1382.
If you think you have the skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Please bear in mind that your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description. It should also be tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications.
As part of any recruitment process, Brookfields School collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The school is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
All roles advertised have been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils/members of the public and provide advice/instruction in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Brookfields School is a West Berkshire Local Authority maintained school.
The School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
Teaching Assistants
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, creative and hardworking people to our staff team. Experience within a school environment could be an advantage but is not essential, as high quality induction and ongoing training will be provided.
You will:
- want to work with children
- have a commitment to excellence
- be flexible, reliable and positive
- be a good communicator
- be an outstanding team player
- be someone who can make a real difference
There will be 2 stages to the interview process: stage 1 is a whole day placement in the school; stage 2 is a 45-minute formal interview on a different day.
Closing date: Periodically throughout the year
Interview date: By arrangement
Start date: Ongoing
Salary: £16,310 to £16,908 plus SEN point (£1,402 pa pro rata)
Hours: 33.75 hours per week, term time only + INSET days
We offer
- Excellent learning and development opportunities with superb on the job training
- A uniform allowance
- Sick pay
- Wellbeing support through spectrum.life
- A highly professional staff team
- Well resourced facilities and attractive setting
- Onsite car parking
- A generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Please submit your completed application form to [email protected]
If you think you have the skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Please bear in mind that your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description. It should also be tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications.
As part of any recruitment process, Brookfields School collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The school is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
All roles advertised have been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils/members of the public and provide advice/instruction in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to securing equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
If you have a disability or disadvantage and would like extra support through the recruitment process, please contact us, and we will try to put you in touch with an external agency or organisation that could help.