Post title: Art & Textiles Teacher/Teacher
Setting: Leaways
Line manager: Head Teacher
Salary: Main pay scale
Contract: Full-time
Leaways School is seeking to appoint an Art & Textiles Teacher/Teacher.
Leaways School provides a safe learning environment for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties including autism and an EHC Plan. We also have a separate specialist area to support young people on the autistic spectrum (ASC) and a Primary unit taking children from 7 years old. We aim to offer as close to a mainstream experience as possible but provide the additional care and support needed around each young person to enable them to thrive. Our mission aims to engage children and young people by: Rewarding positive achievement, behaviour and academic success;
Providing children and young people with essential life skills in preparation for adulthood Create and maintain transparent relationships with children and young people, parents and professionals.
All Leaways School staff have responsibility for the education provision as well as the provision of excellent pastoral care and positive behaviour management strategies, including the use of restorative approaches. The teacher will take lead responsibility for the class, including the provision of timetables, lesson plans, schemes of work, Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Management Plans (BMPs).
Main duties include:
Deliver the curriculum to the age and ability group/subject/s that you are delegated to, adapting the curriculum to students with various needs including SEMH and ASC.
Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils’ you teach
Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn
Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English (whatever your specialist subject)
If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies e.g., systematic synthetic phonics.
Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils
Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners
Carry out playground/lunchtime and other duties as directed
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures
Essential criteria includes:
• Qualified Teacher Status / or eligible to meet the national criteria for QTS
• Qualification to the equivalent of degree level in specialist subject or a related subject
- Successful experience of SEN teaching, preferably across all age ranges
• A good classroom practitioner with evidence of setting appropriate expectations to advance learning and to engage and motivate students
• Ability to use appropriately a range of differentiated teaching and learning strategies for whole classes, individuals and groups which stimulate, challenge, engage and motivate students
• Experience of line managing teaching assistants
• Competence in ICT including, an understanding of the use of ICT in schools and a willingness to develop its use in supporting students with SEN
In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits, ongoing opportunities for continued professional development and training, a friendly, passionate and committed team of colleagues and access to employee perks, including cycle to work scheme, discounts on shopping and cinema tickets, birthday treats, employee of the month award and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teaching staff.
We would love to hear from you if you feel that you meet the requirements for the role and share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions.
Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
QUERIES
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process please contact [email protected] or call 0203 855 4151.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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