Description To add capacity to the educational structure of the Trust as the Trust extends its range of SEN provision across Cornwall. · To deliver quality SEN teaching to pupils in Trust-wide provisions, which include Special Schools, Area Resource Bases and off-site learning provision. This post will cover Primary, Secondary and Post-16 phases across a range of subjects and will include teaching pupils remotely on-line and in non-classroom environments. · To deliver knowledgeable targeted provision and support into a range of SEND settings across the Trust, ensuring the provision effectively reflects the needs of pupils Education Health and Care plans. · To make appropriate arrangements for the pupils’ pastoral care and personal development whilst establishing working relationships with their parents or carers, in a range of setting and provisions which includes off-site working. · To ensure effective partnerships with a range of service providers and proactive working with multi-agency teams. · To co-ordinate the work of HLTA’s and Teaching Assistants. This includes managing pupils’ personal care needs. · To follow the guidance issued within the Trust ‘Teaching and Learning’ / ‘Curriculum’ Policies and the ‘Non-negotiables’. · To fulfil associated duties which are required to meet the Teachers’ Standards. · To implement all Trust’s policies and procedures. · To have a clear understanding of Safeguarding and the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. · To be aware of and assume the appropriate level of responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the Trust’s Safeguarding Policies. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching Responsibilities: · To plan, prepare and deliver appropriate and differentiated work for all pupils in the setting into which you are deployed. · To give meaningful feedback to pupils about their learning and how to make further progress. · To contribute to pupils assessment in line with Trust assessment processes. To mark work that is in books and to annotate photo/video recordings of practical work according to the Marking Policy. · Maintain current detailed records of academic, social and attitudinal progress. · Understand and be able to articulate your data. · To plan and deliver provision to meet EHCP outcome. · Have regard for the vulnerable groups within setting at which you are deployed and be able to articulate how their needs are met within your teaching. · Meet the deadlines for data drops. · Complete progress reports. · Identify best practice and disseminate it amongst colleagues; participate in the on-going review and development of the Trust-wide curriculum, resources and pedagogy. · To carry out tasks related to the general wellbeing of our pupils. · To order, distribute and maintain the materials required for groups you are teaching. · To follow statutory requirements. · To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning, pupil progress, policy review and any faculties with which you are aligned. Pastoral Responsibilities: · To support the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils. · To be aware of, and to communicate, the background information relating to pupils and follow guidance with regards to behaviour management within the group and the wider school. · Contribute to the development of management strategies for our most complex pupils. · Promote equal opportunities and inclusion. · To establish a positive and professional channel of communication with parents and carers · To effect and sustain professional contact with parents, carers and professional agencies. · To prepare and collate information for Reports, Annual EHCP reviews and attend meetings as necessary. · To monitor pupils with regards to their attainment, attitude for learning, behaviour, attendance and their social and emotional wellbeing. · To assist with the development of support plans for pupils and to communicate these to colleagues. Communication and Liaison · Attend INSET and contribute to agenda and training for staff across the Trust. · Represent the provision at which you are deployed at other meetings, where appropriate. · Meet formally and informally with the line manager over matters relating to teaching and learning, classroom management and personal professional development · Communicate and work effectively with other members of staff – across a range of Trust settings and provisions. · Maintain appropriate contact and consult with parents/carers of students as necessary · Work proactively with Trust and mainstream-partner school’s Teacher/ HLTA and TA teams to ensure students with whom you are deployed receive appropriate levels of support. General/Other: Teachers Pay and Conditions · The post holder will be required to carry out such duties outlined in the current School teachers’ Pay and Conditions document at the request of the Headteacher. · Elements of this job description may be re-negotiated at the request of either party and with the agreement of both. · Teachers can expect support from the school leadership through guidance, CPD, lesson observations, monitoring, evaluation processes and professional reviews. · There is not rigid policy with regards to the 1265 working hours directive; we ensure that there is a balance of Planning, Preparation and Assessment time alongside formal meetings. · Teachers are expected to run a half hour staff briefing once a week. · All teachers can expect to be formally observed on three occasions per year and are expected to participate in shared peer observations to develop best practice. · Professional Reviews are carried out annually with objectives that are set and contribute towards an evaluation of performance. · In the interest of staff wellbeing, the school has a strong commitment to providing support, care and guidance to colleagues. It is the personal and professional responsibility of staff to ask for support when they need it. · To act as a Trust team member and provide support and cover for other staff where needs arise inclusive of occasional work at other sites within a reasonable travel distance. · To maintain the utmost confidentiality with regard to all reports, records and personal data and other information of a sensitive or confidential nature. · To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. · To be responsible for your own continuing self-development and attend meetings as appropriate. · To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required. Please click here to apply! We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: Bosvena School, Turfdown Road, Bodmin PL30 4EW Email: recruitment@bosvena.org Website: www.bosvena.org.uk