This school offers an alternative to mainstream school for students. The Centre provides a flexible, individual package of education which reflects the interests of the student.
Primary and KS3 Bases provide a mixed and varied curriculum to their students following Programmes of Study from the National Curriculum.
Exam courses available to KS4 students at the Centre, include GCSE’s, Arts Award, BTEC Sport and Functional Skills. They also offer peripatetic instrument and music theory lessons - leading to ABRSM grade exams.
Other enrichment opportunities include equine therapy, John Muir Award at Rylands Farm, forest school, gym, football, trampolining, gymnastics and outdoor (Sport) education.
All students are allocated a key worker, who takes responsibility for individual planning, review and acting as a point of contact between home and the school.
As class teacher your responsibilities will include:
- Teaching a variety of subjects across the board, those with middle school experience will get in well in this role
- Maintaining the atmosphere of the class and its physical surrounding suitable to the tasks to be undertaken;
- Planning lessons appropriately;
- Maintaining clear records and tracking, in accordance with statutory and school requirements;
- Maintaining good discipline;
- Liaising with colleagues and parents;
- Managing a team of support staff
Duties and expectations:
- Attend school teachers meetings, and other meetings as required.
- Familiarise yourself with and adhere to the school’s policies and procedures and to support their implementation including the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies.
- To engage in the constant reflection and personal development of yourself; and to commit to deepening your understanding of special educational needs.
Person specification
Essential
- Committed individual with a deep understanding of special needs
- Self-motivated and imaginative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents.
- Flexible and positive attitude to work.
- Capacity to deliver the curriculum in an artistic and creative manner.
Desirable
- Proven successful class teaching in a special needs school
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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