Science Teacher

We are working with a growing multi academy trust who are recruiting a Science Teacher for one of their specialist schools in Berkshire.

To contribute to the teaching and learning of the secondary aged students, reflecting knowledge of their SEN strengths and needs to ensure appropriate development.

Teaching and Learning

• To plan, develop and deliver outstanding teaching, learning and understanding that reflects the needs of the students.
• To develop resources for students and staff that inspire and excite students to learn new skills and knowledge.
• To ensure that Augmentative Alternative Communication Strategies are implemented to enable the child to access the curriculum.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of the school’s enrichment curriculum.
• To support the pupils when they are carrying out relevant qualifications and exams.
• Motivating and inspiring students so that they enjoy their learning, can manage their own learning effectively and want to aim as high as possible.
• Directing and supervising support staff assigned to lessons.
• Keeping up to date with developments relating to the subjects taught and good practice generally.
• Take part in all training and development activities, to implement multidisciplinary strategies which meet the needs of the students.
• Ensuring all classroom, assessment and feedback routines are upheld in all lessons.
• To promote an innovative and aspirational learning culture and solution focused thinking among staff groups.
• To contribute to coordination, development and delivery of all elements of pastoral care.
• To work closely with the multidisciplinary team and implement strategies given.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status - Primary/ Secondary qualification or considerable success in teaching all subjects

• Good/outstanding teacher.
• Knowledge and understanding of how children with ASD and associated complex difficulties may learn and what strategies are needed in order to ensure they access the curriculum.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective behaviour management techniques/strategies/intervention.
• Comprehensive understanding of assessment and profiling.
• Understanding of quality of provision and assessment to support learning.
• Understanding of inclusive practice to support learning.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of factors that may impede learning in relation to the child’s SEN needs and behaviour.
• Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes quality teaching and learning and strategies to improve teaching and learning and improve/raise achievement.
• Knowledge of current issues and policy in relation to the revised Code of Practice for SEN and Social Inclusion.
• Knowledge of the range of difficulties experienced by pupils who have experienced trauma.
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to avoid confrontation and maintain a corporate ethos and awareness.
• Excellent classroom management skills and a flexible, problem-solving approach to pupil management.
• Capacity to identify and advise on effective classroom management strategies relevant to the teaching.
• Ability to work effectively and constructively with a multidisciplinary team and effectively implement strategies given.
• Commitment to social inclusion and enhancing the life chances of pupils.
• A willingness to explore new ideas and working practices.
• Capacity to work under pressure in a changing environment.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and be responsible for managing your own emotional health.
• Solution focused thinking.
• Commitment to positive working with difficult behaviours and attitudes.
• The capacity to contribute to, and benefit from, working within a team.
• A sound understanding of Equal Opportunities and confidentiality as they relate to this post.
• Willingness to work across sites and within the school.
• Sharing strategies to help support team members.