Applications are welcome from secondary trained colleagues able to offer the following skills/ experience:

The Acorns School 11-16 PRU (known locally as ‘Acorns’) is looking to recruit a teacher who is able to work with specific groups of students on a daily basis with challenging behaviour and complex needs. The role involves working with young people undergoing assessment for an EHCP and/or involvement with Children’s Social Care via Child in Need or Child Protection processes and/or CAMHs. The candidate will also teach an art/ craft or practical based subject to GCSE level which is to be delivered as part of the KS4 curriculum as an option subject. Currently GCSE AQA Art and Design Fine Art course is taught to year 10 and 11. The role involves being a form tutor and includes working and liaison with other agencies to support the young people in that form group.

The school is situated in pleasant surroundings and employs 28 staff. It serves the West Lancashire district and occasionally pupils from outside that area. The school is commissioned by the local authority to provide an education for the following categories: pupils attend the school as a result of permanent exclusion or for medical needs on the advice of a hospital Consultant or CAMHS professional. The school is commissioned by local mainstream secondary schools to support pupils who may be at risk of exclusion or who are having difficulties in school for a variety of reasons. Acorns also takes young people on roll who are unable to access a mainstream school for other reasons and this usually includes being new to the area, returning from home education and pupils in year 11 unable to find a school place. Throughout the year, the pupil roll increases and groups are subject to change.

The ideal applicant would need to be a positive, flexible and resilient individual who easily adapts to change and is a good team player always willing to support colleagues and share expertise. Applications are particularly welcome from Teachers who have experience of working in a similar environment. However, if you believe you have the right skills and mind-set please do not hesitate to apply indicating how your strengths can assist the school in moving forward. CPD is given the highest priority and new staff are mentored by established colleagues.

It is strongly advised that you visit the school as you will be able to see its clear strengths and facilities including the floor dedicated to art-based activities. Please contact Debbie Williams School Business Manager to arrange to visit. Email: d.williams@westlancspcss.lancs.sch.uk T: 01695575486

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. More Information can be found at theacornsschool.co.uk