Croydon, Greater London, England
Education
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
30/04/2024
28/05/2024
Class Teacher
Job Type Full Time, Permanent
Location Croydon, CR0 4PG
Salary MPS or UPS (Outer London) + SEN 1
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 14th May 2024 - noon
Interviews will take place from: 17th May 2024
Start date: 2nd September 2024
The School specialises in meeting the needs of 148 students from 4-18 with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions and Pathological Demand Avoidance. In addition to the Primary and Secondary sites, it also has a satellite provision which provides a safe and nurturing environment for autistic young people who show demand avoidant profiles.
Situated in the London Borough of Sutton all three sites are easily accessible by public transport and well placed to draw upon a wide range of leisure, recreational and educational facilities having easy access to Surrey and London.
The Role
The School are seeking a Class teacher to teach a group of key stage 2 children with Speech, Language and Communication needs and/or children with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
You will be responsible for leading a curriculum subject across the Primary site.
Key Responsibilities
Please note that it is expected that teaching duties, as outlined in this section of the job description, will be undertaken in accordance with the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training - England as published by The Education & Training Foundation. The job description is subject to periodic review.
* Planning and preparing programmes of work, which are appropriate for pupils with language and communication difficulties, reflect pre-key stage standards and National Curriculum requirements, which encourage pupil involvement and understanding.
* Providing a stimulating classroom environment appropriate to the age and needs of the pupils.
* Ensuring that all learning equipment is in good order and available for the delivery of lessons.
* Assessing and recording the development, progress and attainment of each pupil to agreed criteria so that future planning can be structured appropriately.
* Communicating, consulting and co-operating as appropriate, with: -
* Parents, or those with parental responsibility, including fostering home school links.
* Outside agencies and other professionals
* Work collaboratively with Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists
* Writing reports, including annual reviews and IEPs and attend parents' meetings as required.
* Taking an active part in whole school development by contributing to and participating in INSET.
* Participating in the formulation of whole school policies.
* Managing a class team, which will include holding weekly class team meetings, ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support staff, and conducting annual appraisals for support staff.
Skills and Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status
* Experience of working with children with special education needs
* A high level of tolerance and an entirely non-judgemental attitude to children whose behaviour may be challenging.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable school, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/class-teacher-the-link-school-primary-site-croydon-2052541#job-overview