Class Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Brent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

Mental health first aiders

CPD

Job summary

Woodfield School seeks a full-time class teacher to teach young children with SEND on 1:1, small group, and whole-class bases. You will work closely with the school and Trust teams to deliver specialist teaching and manage staff supporting learners.

Applicants should have a passion for inclusion, a therapeutic ethos, and a commitment to thriving in an inclusive educational setting. DBS enhanced and UK work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in an inclusive team environment.
• Experience teaching young people with SEND.
• Ability to lead staff delivering specialist teaching on 1:1, small group and whole-class sessions.

Responsibilities

• Teach young children with SEND on 1:1, small group and whole class basis.
• Undertake and manage staff to deliver specialist teaching.
• Motivate young children and build on their successes.
• Make learning engaging, stimulating and inclusive for all abilities.
• Promote inclusive education.

Skills

Enthusiasm to motivate

Inclusive teaching

Integrated therapeutic ethos

SEND passion

Adaptability

Stakeholder impact

Job description

A full-time class teacher post at Woodfield School, a setting for pupils with SEND, working closely with the wider school and Trust teams. The work centres on teaching young children with SEND, one to one, in small groups and whole classes, and managing the staff who support it. The post asks for a commitment to an integrated, therapeutic ethos and a clear passion for inclusion. Candidates need an enhanced DBS and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach young children with SEND on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis
• Undertake and manage staff to deliver specialist teaching
• Motivate young children and build on their successes
• Make learning engaging, stimulating and inclusive for all abilities
• Promote inclusive education

Experience

• Previous experience of working within an inclusive team
• Previous experience of teaching young people with SEND
• Ability to undertake and manage staff delivering specialist teaching on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis

Skills & knowledge

• Enthusiasm and ability to motivate young children
• Ability to make learning engaging, stimulating and inclusive for all abilities
• Commitment to an integrated, therapeutic approach and ethos
• Passion for SEND and the Inclusion Agenda
• Flexibility, resilience and ability to adapt quickly to change
• Positive impact on stakeholders and the wider community

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Ability to work closely within the wider school and Trust teams
• Commitment to working within and contributing to the school community

What's offered

• Wellbeing days
• Mental health first aiders
• Continuing professional development (CPD)