SEN ENGLISH TEACHER SEPTEMBER START ADDLESTONE, SURREY FRINGE MPS £33,075 - £45,037 £2,679 (SEN) INTERVIEWING NOW SUMMARY A forward-thinking, dynamic SEN School based in Surrey are seeking to appoint a SEN English Teacher to join them full time and long term temp to perm from September. THE SCHOOL A secondary SEN school for pupils with specific learning difficulties and often learning 3-5 years below their age-related targets where the curriculum is broad and balanced between preparing students for life after school, whether that is further education or a move into the world of work, and academic excellence. They provide as many opportunities as possible for students to take part in stimulating and challenging activities with many students enjoying the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, school sporting matches, swimming lessons, and dance and singing workshops. THE ENGLISH CURRICULUM KS3 English curriculum allows our students to explore a variety of accessible fiction and non-fiction texts to enrich their understanding of the world around them. At Key Stage 4, pupils follow pathways most appropriate to each student’s individual need, enabling their achievements to be accredited through suitable qualifications tailored to them. All pupils access our Entry Level Certificate in English, whilst some may work towards an English Language GCSE qualification. Sixth Form, the development of English and Literacy remains a pivotal part of their learning. Reading and writing are embedded throughout the curriculum, which is practical and real-life based, as well as focusing on the study of literature to broaden our students’ understanding of different cultures, settings and situations. All students work towards Entry Levels or an English Language GCSE qualification. On Fridays, they have our beloved book club where staff and students can bond over a shared passion. This could be fitness magazines, cookbooks, favourite authors or favourite genres. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching and Learning: * Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate * Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential * Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and work in collaboration with the SENCo to make an appropriate contribution to and participate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements * Use an appropriate range of observations, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning for pupils with diverse abilities and experiences, monitoring pupil progress and attainment * Make accurate and productive use of assessments to secure pupil progress and report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils * Establish and maintain engaging and effective relationships with parents, Governors and the wider community * Use relevant data effectively to monitor progress, set targets and plan lessons * Set homework and plan out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding that pupils have acquired * Promote and facilitate extra curricular activities, after school clubs, targeted boosters and residential trips where appropriate * Provide pupils with regular feedback, both in real time and through accurate marking, encouraging pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude towards their own work and study * Effectively and consistently apply school policies and guidelines * Support initiatives directed by the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team Plan for, organise and direct the work of relevant Support Staff within the classroom. This will sometimes include direct line management of Learning Support Assistants/Teaching Assistants * Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments within the remit of the ‘School Teachers’ pay and conditions document’ Behaviour and Safety: * Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns by following the relevant policies and procedures * Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, ensuring high expectations of discipline which pupils respect, acting to pre-empt and deal with inappropriate behaviour in the context of the behaviour policy of the school Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to the pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils * Be a positive role model, and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils’ * Establish and maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary Teamwork, Collaboration and Professional Development: * Actively participate in meetings and professional development opportunities Engage and make positive contributions as a member of the wider school team, planning collaboratively, sharing information, ideas and expertise, raising standards by sharing effective practice * Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupil progress, attainment and well-being, refining your approaches where necessary responding to advice and feedback from colleagues * Proactively participate with arrangements made in accordance with the Appraisal Regulations 2012 * Have professional regard for the ethos, policies and procedures of the school in which you teach * Undertake a due share of duties according to the published rota * Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school * Effectively collaborate across the Trust network and clusters, sharing best practice and facilitating benchmarking across schools where appropriate Key Skills Required: Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children (E) Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent (E) Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development (E) Experience of teaching in relevant Key Stage and/or subject area (D) Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience / range of stakeholders (E) Proven track record in establishing effective relationships with parents, governors and the community (E) Ability to evidence excellent IT skills on a wide range of programmes and software (E) Ability to demonstrate an understanding of wider educational issues, knowledge of the appropriate key stage curriculum and national strategies (E) Benefits: Workplace pension TPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; access to in-house, external and bespoke CPD, including nationally recognised qualifications where appropriate; HR and wellbeing support; family friendly policies; staff benefits scheme including 24/7 online GP service, Cycle to Work scheme and free online fitness classes The school is eager to find the perfect teacher now. 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