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Do you have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)? Are you an outstanding KS3/4school teacher? Do you have experience of SEND? Would you like to significantly improve your work/life balance?
If the answer to the above questions is yes and you are looking for career progression, why not submit an application for the position of teacher at Esland Bedford School today?
Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.
The position is based at our SEN School in Silsoe.
This is a new school and is our fourth Esland school. Esland schools currently support a number of vulnerable young people aged 8-18 years with SEMH.
Key Responsibilities for a SEN Teacher
To ensure safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made
To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons, demonstrating outstanding teaching and learning
To contribute to our culture of continual improvement and high standards in teaching through coaching, team-teaching, and demonstrating excellence
To ensure effective pastoral care of all children in the school including
behaviour management, child protection and safeguarding.
To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across several curriculum subjects
To identify strategies to overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning
To carry out duties as identified in the Teacher Standards
To meet all Teacher Standards
To contribute to the Annual Review of EHCPs
To write and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
To attend PEP reviews, if necessary, and complete PEP documentation prior to and/or following a review, ensuring that targets are achieved and that the pupil’s voice is heard
Whilst this job description gives a reasonable overview of the post, it is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be expected to behave in a flexible manner and take on any other duties that may be reasonably delegated from time to time.
Essential Requirements for a SEN Teacher
Qualification and Experience
Qualified Teacher Status
Degree qualification or equivalent
An excellent teacher
Experience as a KS2/KS3/KS4 teacher
The ability to teach across a range of curriculum subjects, including English, Maths and Science
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Expert understanding of innovative pedagogy
Experience of assessment without levels including tracking pupil progress
Knowledge and understanding of statutory assessment arrangements at KS4
Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies to manage the behaviour of pupils
Excellent knowledge of inclusion including SEMH, EAL, bilingual learners, minority ethnic achievement and equality (race, disability, and gender)
Excellent understanding of safeguarding especially the safety and welfare of vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils
Expert knowledge of strategies for closing the gap
The ability and willingness to teach a range of subjects
An understanding of a range of SEND needs, including SEMH
Contribution to the educational and social development of each young person
The ability to form effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies
To ensure that young people’s views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriate
Ensure that appropriate resources and environment exist for individual pupils referred to the service, and that opportunity for inclusion are available to all our students
To liaise with other teachers and teaching assistants in the team to ensure effective deployment of resources
Personal qualities
Ability to set high standards and act as a positive role model
Has self-belief, senses opportunities, and takes the initiative in moving things forward in a positive way
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with pupils and adults
Approachable, caring and kind
Ability to work under pressure, has a sense of humour and appropriate work/life balance
Establishes and maintains constructive and open relationships with parents/carers, staff and the local community
Possesses a strong set of values and beliefs and shows awareness of how these fit in with the values of the school.
Is committed to continued self-professional development and is always trying to find ways to improve and be the best they can be
Desirable
Degree/qualification in psychology
Higher degree or equivalent
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
Safeguarding Statement
Esland Bedford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.