English Teacher

Introductory

The Write Time Independent SEN School is part of The Write Time Social Enterprise working with young people and adults in a variety of projects to educate and develop their skills in order to improve life chances and opportunities.

As an exceptional teacher, you will work within a small specialist team that are qualified to work in a therapeutic setting. Classes consist of a mixture of year groups tailored to needs and academic ability. You will be expected to work effectively with both teaching and support staff at all levels as well as with parents/carers, students, and external agencies. Training in school systems and practices will be provided. This teaching role will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work closely with students in a small classroom setting (approximately 10 students per class within Key stages 3 and 4).

This role is suitable for a qualified teacher, or an unqualified teacher looking to gain the appropriate qualifications for teaching.

Job Description: Class Teacher

Relationships: Liaison with the teaching and support staff of the school, Governors, Parents, Children, Therapists and other Professionals

• Take responsibility for a class of children determined on an annual basis by the Headteacher and in accordance with the duties listed below.

• To carry out the professional teaching duties covered in the Teaching Standards. The postholder will be expected to undertake duties in line with professional standards for qualified teachers and uphold the professional code of the General Teaching Council for England.

• Teach classes of pupils, and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
• Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Promote the school’s ethos that ‘We Care, Value and Challenge Everyone, Everyday’ to ensure Inclusion, Independence and Self Worth for ALL.
• Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and governors;

As a Class Teacher: The Class Teacher will:

• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines.
• Support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and staff.
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through adaptation of tasks.
• Be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning.
• Be a class tutor; preparing pupils for the day ahead and liaising with parents/carers.
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into planning.
• Work with school leaders to track the progress of individual children and intervene where pupils are not making progress.
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Promote the school’s code of conduct amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy.
• Participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organisation.
• Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies.
• Make effective use of ICT to enhance learning and teaching.
• Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom.
• Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance, or that of other teachers.

Benefits

• Private Health Care           
• Employee Assistance Programme         
• Health and Wellbeing days
• Free staff parking