Unqualified/MPS and UPS + SEN Allowance
For the first year of this contract this will have elements of teaching in our bespoke area of the school Mayhill and based around the school covering teachers. This will be subject to review thereafter.
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Teacher to join our vibrant educational community. In this role, you will deliver tailored instruction and support to children with diverse learning needs, ensuring they reach their full potential. Your energetic approach will foster an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed. You will collaborate with colleagues, parents, and specialists to develop personalized learning plans that promote growth across academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains.
For the first year of this contract this will have elements of teaching in our bespoke area of the school Mayhill and based around the school covering teachers. This will be subject to review thereafter.
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at the start of the year and it may be subject to modification and amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.
Duties
- To teach core and foundation subject with an expectation of high standards that maximises achievement of young people within the academy
- To teach a class (Either K1S, 2 or 3) a curriculum which is both stimulating and challenging within a well organised learning environment. The academy’s policy on assessment, planning, recording and reporting will be followed.
- To organise a classroom which consistently supports educational, social, emotional and mental health needs of all the young people in the class, including setting and regularly reviewing PSP’s, PLIMS and EHCPs.
- To recognise and promote partnership between home and the academy for pupils.
- Work in accordance with the Academies’ assessment procedures to use prior assessment data and regular assessment information to set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils' learning, motivation, and presentation of work.
- Undertake a range of assessment, reporting and recording tasks, as agreed within Academy procedures, in a timely and professional manner including the maintenance of accurate records of pupils’ work.
- To contribute to whole Academy improvement priorities.
- Work in accordance with the Academy marking guidelines to mark, monitor, and return work within a reasonable and agreed time span, providing constructive oral and written feedback and clear targets for future learning as appropriate.
- Use assessment data to identify pupils who need further support to make expected progress and take action to address the issues.
- Be familiar with the SEN Code of Practice for identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs (including Gifted and Talented) and attend meetings, submit contributions for pupils with whom you teach/ tutor.
- To establish and maintain effective communication procedures between themselves and other professionals who work within the academy such as other teachers, Tutors and Learning Facilitators. This will also include other professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Health staff.
- To keep up to date with current educational thought and developments by reading and attending courses to further good practice. This includes an understanding of social, emotional and mental health difficulties, and an ethos that supports an inclusive approach to teaching and learning.
- To provide written evidence/verbal feedback on young people’s progress for Academy reports/Parents’ Evenings, including the use of the school’s assessment programme in providing regular, up to date feedback to the young people they work with
- To cultivate a professional partnership with Learning Facilitator’s (LF’s) and involve them in planning, delivery and understanding the work being completed with the class.
- To comply with the academy’s policies and procedures including safeguarding and physical intervention.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child’s potential is unlocked through dedicated teaching and compassionate support.
Pay: £32,916.00-£51,048.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
