Job Description
To teach pupils within the alternative provision while leading and managing a team of Teaching Assistants effectively. To be involved in school development work and carry out other such associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Principal.
Leadership & Management:
* To provide examples of good and outstanding teaching practice; including preparation and planning, classroom management and the maintenance of effective working relationships with pupils and colleagues
* To support the effective deployment and direction of Support Staff both on and off site and support the development of an effective team * To implement agreed school policies and guidance
* To support the School Improvement Plan and contribute to the strategic vision of the Principal and Governors
* To participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organisation
* To communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies to provide an effective multi-agency service and prepare reports on the needs of individual pupils as requested
* To participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance, or that of other teachers and support staff
Personal Development:
* To set and evaluate individual termly targets and to maintain records of achievement for each learner, in consultation with colleagues
* Provide reports and assessments for each learner in accordance with school policy and for a range of audiences, including a detailed report prior to the learner's annual review
* To ensure that effective communication is maintained with parents/carers about their child's welfare, progress and participation in our school community
* To ensure learners are prepared for life in their community
Quality of Education:
* To undertake a full-time commitment with learners who have a diagnosis of Social Communication and Interaction Difficulties (SCID), complex needs and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorder and behavioural and social difficulties
* To implement and develop the provision curriculum with the Senior Leadership Team
* To demonstrate good subject knowledge and adapt teaching as necessary to ensure access for all learners
* To ensure that there are appropriate schemes of work and effective teaching strategies which cater for learners with a wide range of complex needs
* To provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all learners
Behaviour & Attitudes:
* Support strategies which promote high standards of behaviour
* Promote and Safeguard the safety and welfare of all learners
* To maintain a safe and secure environment for learners, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy
* To ensure learners have high attendance and are punctual