Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed teacher to work with our pupils with a range of learning needs. The role would suit an energetic and passionate practitioner who can engage with young people and continually focus on the functionality of skills to enable our pupils to thrive. Due to the needs of the pupils, this role would suit an individual who has the qualities and skills to deliver a creative approach to learning for secondary phase pupils, that follow a primary curriculum in a nurture based environment.
The Beacon provides a supportive and collaborative environment, that is constantly seeking to develop and enhance the best learning opportunities for our pupils. This is achieved through a dedicated peer to peer coaching programme, self-reflection and an ethos and culture where everyone is committed to school improvement. In addition, we place a high priority on professional and career development.
We welcome candidates with some experience of teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs and a comprehensive knowledge of the primary curriculum. They will have a commitment to sustain progress from pupils’ individual starting points and will enjoy celebrating these achievements. The pupils within the will have a range of needs so an ability to respond to different learning styles is essential, together with a commitment to actively engage pupils within lessons. Successful candidates will have high expectations for the pupils they teach.
We are proud of our pupils’ accelerated progress, development of independence and the success of our onward routes into further education, employment and training, but don’t just take our word for it – have a read of what Ofsted said about us. The Beacon Ofsted Inspection Report 2019: http://thebeacon.kent.sch.uk/media/sites/2/The-Beacon-Ofsted-Inspection-Report-2019.pdf
The Beacon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.
If you are interested in the position, then we would really welcome a conversation and a visit to the school where a member of the Senior Leadership Team would be pleased to spend some time with you. Please contact Katie Lonergan, HR Manager on 01303 847555 or email hr@thebeacon.kent.sch.uk
Please note, we will shortlist for this role on an ongoing basis and subject to volume of applicants, we reserve the right to close the advert sooner than advertsised.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a creative approach to learning for secondary phase pupils, that follows a primary curriculum in a nurture-based environment.
* Engage with pupils with a range of learning needs and respond to different learning styles.
* Focus on the functionality of skills to enable pupils to thrive and sustain progress from individual starting points; actively engage pupils within lessons.
* Support safeguarding and contribute to school improvement through professional development.
Qualifications
* Some experience of teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the primary curriculum.
* Commitment to sustaining progress, high expectations for pupils, and engagement in professional development.
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