We are currently recruiting for a SEN English or Maths Teacher to work in our in our independent day school, Brookways, based in Cheam, Greater London. Brookways is an independent special school for children with autism and additional special educational needs and mental health challenges. Our young people have struggled in mainstream education and need a positive experience. Brookways is rated Good with Outstanding in its first Ofsted.
The English/Maths Teacher maybe required to teach an additional subject.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work, in an autism-friendly way
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for transition or testing
Make use of special facilities and/or equipment
Support the social, emotional and communication needs of all students
Encouraging personal development via tutorial and pastoral work
Writing reports
Line managing and coordinating support staff within your class team
The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
Person Specification:
QTS
Degree
Successful primary/secondary teaching experience
Personal or professional experience of autism
Knowledge of the National Curriculum
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
A good understanding of how children with SEND learn
Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
In return for your hard work and commitment to the role Kedleston will offer:
Competitive salary
Company Pension Scheme
The opportunity to join a supportive and well established team
The support to progress in your career.
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to staff discounts
Kedleston Group Ltd is an independent provider of SEMH and ASC day and residential schools as well as children’s homes across England. We look for people who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people we support. We offer staff a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training to ensure everyone is provided with the best possible start to their employment. Kedleston welcome and nurture staff through the organisation's training provision and seek staff and leaders who are motivated and focused in their delivery of the best education and care support. We have vacancies across England for management, teaching, care, support, administration and ancillary roles within this rapidly developing organisation.
Kedleston Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to act in the best interests of our pupils at all times. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.