Our school is based on a beautiful 84-acre site in Barrowmore, rural Cheshire. We offer up to 20 places for students aged 7 to 19 years of age. The school is an incredible place for children who have complex needs arising from autism, behavioural and learning difficulties to thrive, learn new skills, grow in confidence, and make new friends. Our dedicated staff provide first class support. The education, health, care, and therapy teams work in partnership, and we pride ourselves on having strong relationships in place with parents, carers and funders. This tried and tested approach ensures every iMap student reaches their optimum level of achievement.
About the RoleReporting to the Principal/Deputy you will be responsible for:
· Delivery of teaching and learning to a small group of students with Autism, associated challenging behaviour and other learning difficulties, whilst demonstrating proven experience of delivering the national curriculum.
· You will be able to implement strategies for raising achievement and have knowledge of working with accreditation boards such as ASDAN and be committed to your further professional development.
· Helping young people with their learning.
· Supporting pupils to make progress against their EHCP targets.
· Safeguarding and protecting our pupils
· Raise attendance, attainment, and achievement.
· Working alongside our pupils and help support their learning and life skills.
Benefits
Bike to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Paid Sick Pay
Long Service Reward Scheme
Support to Drive Scheme
Development Pathways
Comprehensive Training Package
Christmas Saver Scheme
Enhanced Employee Assistance Package
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
· Qualifications and Professional Development (Desirable)
· QTS/NQT or equivalent, or Level 3 Teaching Award
· Skills and Abilities [Essential]
· Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people both orally and in writing.
· Ability to think out of the box and adapt the learning for each pupil.
· Well organised and self-motivated
· Confident user of IT as a work tool
· Good interpersonal skills including ability to work effectively team of people and agencies.
· Ability to work collaboratively.
· Ability to demonstrate appropriate knowledge of:
· Current Disability/SEN theory and practice particularly linked to Autism.
· Safeguarding and child protection frameworks
· Relevant legal and scrutiny frameworks
· Inclusive approaches to raise attendance, attainment, and achievement