Secondary Teacher

KS3/KS4 SEN Teacher - Didsbury, Stockport - September 2017

• Ofsted 'OUTSTANDING' special needs school
• ‘Across the school the most able and the least able pupils are stimulated by the wide variety of excellent work and activities. Thoroughly engaged in learning and challenged extremely well, pupils, according to their capabilities, very quickly secure a broad range of knowledge, skills and understanding.'
• Primary and secondary provision - complex physical and medical needs

An Ofsted 'OUTSTANDING' secondary special needs school in Didsbury, Stockport hope to recruit a specialist KS3/KS4 SEN Teacher from September 2017.

This school is a 98 place school that supports pupils with complex medical, communication and physical needs. Some children also have social and emotional needs that can result in challenging behaviours. The school caters for pupils aged 4 - 16 throughout 10 mixed ability classes.

Pupil’s communication needs result in alternative methods of communication being used around school, such as iPads, PECs, Braille and BSL. Promoting independence is a main focus within this 'Outstanding’ school therefore staff that share this passion is essential.

The Headteacher is looking for an SEN teacher who has experience of teaching in a special needs school, primary or secondary. The children are currently working between levels P1 to NCL 2 so you must be able to differentiate and adapt lessons accordingly.

Due to the specific needs of the pupils in this school, you must -

* Have QTS and experience teaching Special Educational Needs

* Have solid experience of working within a specialist school

* Be familiar with P-levels and NCL

* Be able to communicate non-verbally using PECS

* Ideally be Team-Teach trained (Teaching Personnel provide the training)

This is an amazing opportunity for a developing teacher to work in an Outstanding provision and gain the support of a highly regarded senior leadership team.

If you feel you meet the criteria for this role, please contact Annabel on 0161 242 1795 or email annabel.bowden@teachingpersonnel.com. Alternatively, you can register your details on our website at http://www.teachingpersonnel.com/register/ Secure your perfect role for September through Teaching Personnel.