Package Description
SEND Teacher - Highcroft School, The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5AG
Salary: £28,288 - £44,304 | Full Time (40 hours/week)
Purpose of Role
To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Teacher will model professional integrity and the EPIC values, work collaboratively within the school community, and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.
At Highcroft School
We provide placements for pupils between KS3 to KS5 who reside in Keys Group residential homes and for day pupils. We are committed to each and every one of our pupils and provide specialist support which is individually tailored to meet the unique needs of the pupils.
We are committed to each and every one of our pupils and provide specialist support which is individually tailored to meet the unique needs of every young person. Situated in a quiet, rural village the school offers a nurturing and safe environment for the children attending. Individual Education Plans ensure each pupil works through a differentiated National Curriculum programme of study appropriate to their ability and Key Stage.
Key Responsibilities
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This role is open to specialists within Mathematics, and/or Science
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Delivering and planning lessons to support a wide range of learning styles from KS2 to KS4
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Providing professional learning and development for all pupils through establishing personalised learning routes
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Helping and supporting individual pupils as required and encouraging them to research topics themselves
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Experience teaching through a spiral programme, revisiting concepts and topic areas, each time extending knowledge, deepening understanding and developing skills
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Working alongside relevant internal and external professionals such as psychologists and therapists
Requirement
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A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
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At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
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QTS/QTLS is a requirement
Benefits of Joining for Keys Group
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NEST enhanced pension scheme
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Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Access to a blue light discount card
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Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
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Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
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Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
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Life assurance
Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant
Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.
Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here
School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.
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