Established in 2020, Omnia Foundation is a successful Independent Special School supporting boys aged 12–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
We are committed to investing in people and creating brighter futures for the children and young people we support. Our mission is to unlock each individual's potential through a culture of passion, commitment and integrity, helping students develop the resilience, confidence and skills needed to lead fulfilling lives.
At Omnia Foundation, we provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes communication, self-belief, mutual respect and achievement. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, high expectations and strong pastoral support, we empower every student to reach their full potential and succeed both academically and personally.
Due to an exciting period of continuous growth, we are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational SEN Teacher to join our successful team.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join the Foundation as we continue to expand and develop our provision. You will become part of a highly committed team with excellent staff retention, a supportive leadership culture and a shared ambition to provide exceptional opportunities for every student.
Core Purpose
As an SEN Teacher at Omnia Foundation, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the learning, progress and achievement of all students within your designated hub(s). You will be committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student is given the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential.
You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct, teaching and learning, while fostering positive relationships with students built on mutual respect, trust and high expectations.
Duties
- To deliver the curriculum as relevant to the needs, skills and starting points of the students
- To be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials and teaching programmes as appropriate
- To be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of students in your care
- To be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support the students
- To use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners' progress and levels of attainment
- To make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure students' progress
- To give students regular and appropriate feedback, either orally and/or through accurate marking, and encourage students to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own study
- To use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
- To participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments
- To work with hub staff and the wellbeing team to establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect and establish an appropriate framework for working with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly inline with foundation policy and values
- To manage learning effectively, trying and using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge
- To maintain good relationships with students, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
- To be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and self-discipline which are expected of pupils
- To support and strengthen the emotional wellbeing of all students to encourage independence and self-discipline
GENERAL AND SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
● ICT Literate - Essential
● Maths and English – Essential
● Evidence of having influenced the quality of learning, in present establishment - Desirable
● Ability to work and plan as part of a team - Essential
● Ability to use a range of classroom management and teaching strategies to engage pupils and promote progress - Essential
● Skilled in the use of nurture and outdoor learning or able and committed to developing these skills in a short amount of time - Desirable
● Understanding and knowledge of approaches to a variety of positive behaviour management - Essential
● Ability to differentiate teaching to support all pupils and their SEN - Essential
● Skills to work with pupils in escalation, and strategies help aid de-escalation – Essential
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
● Recent experience of teaching/supporting the learning of children in the secondary phase - Essential
● Experience of working with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties - Essential
● Experience of topic based planning and assessment - Essential
● Experience of nurture provision and outdoor learning - Desirable
● Experience of planning and monitoring personal learning package - Desirable
● Experience of implementing intervention strategies to support pupils - Essential
● Experience of liaison and co-operation with other professional agencies – Desirable
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Teaching qualification - Essential
- G.C.S.E Maths, English at Grade C – Essential
- Commitment to continue professional development, evidence of recent INSET - Essential
ADDITIONAL FACTORS
● Ability to work flexibly and co-operatively as a member of the school team - Essential
● To be positive, sensitive, resilient, enthusiastic, trustworthy, respectful of confidentiality and promote a good image of the school in the wider community - Essential
● Willing to participate in additional school activity, and involvement in the wider life of the school - Essential
● Good organisational skills yet flexible and motivated in attitude to respond to the changing needs of the school - Essential
● A commitment to the whole school philosophy and a desire to continually strive for improvement - Essential
● Have a full driving license and a vehicle available for work purposes including the transportation of pupils - Essential
● Willingness and ability to undertake Essex Steps training and work within "good practice" guidelines using a range of positive handling strategies, gradual and graded, involved in holding, guiding and escorting safety, from least intrusive to more restrictive holds - Essential
● Willingness to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and an Asylum & Immigration check. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process - Essential
● Willingness to take on the core values of Omnia Foundation in every aspect of their work and develop a Thrive Approach to dealing with behaviour - Essential
Based in Rayleigh, Essex with close transport links to London, our current location is set within a sports and social club.
Successful candidates will be expected to embrace the OMNIA FOUNDATION VALUES FRAMEWORK: OPEN-MINDED, MOTIVATED, NOBLE, INDEPENDENT, ACHIEVERS
BENEFITS PACKAGE -To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a total rewards package:
- Competitive salary
- plus 4% provision allowance on basic salary
- Group pension plan
- Access to internal wellbeing support
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Healthcare Cash Plan, including discounted gym memberships and retail discounts
- Life Assurance
- Continuous Professional Development incl. formal qualifications and paid professional membership
We support, develop and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.
Statement of Child Protection - Note to applicants.
Visits to the school are strongly advised. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit please contact [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts within the company. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Please be aware that as part of our Safer Recruitment process we will be conducting online searches on all applicants invited for interview. This is not part of the shortlisting process itself, but any causes for concern will be explored further at interview stage.
It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our website for our policies on Child Protection and Safeguarding.
Applications may be considered as we receive them and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitably qualified candidate prior to the closing date.
Omnia Foundation will not share your data with third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. Omnia Foundation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you, and the Disclosure and Barring Service to obtain necessary criminal record checks.
Neurodiversity Statement
Acknowledging Neurodiversity is important to our organisation, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive environment. You will not be treated unfairly or suffer any other form of detriment at work due to your neurodivergence. You will be given the same opportunities as other staff and will not be refused employment, overlooked for promotion and training opportunities or denied any other workplace benefits due to your neurodivergence. We encourage individuals to disclose their neurodiversity and commit to supporting everyone in the workplace, as appropriate. We will adopt a person-centred approach that is right for you as an individual.
Pay: £32,600.00-£46,333.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
