Communication and Interaction Specialist Unit Lead Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education organization in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated teacher to lead the Communication & Interaction Specialist Unit. This role requires a commitment to high educational standards and collaboration with families and external professionals to foster inclusive learning. Responsibilities include managing team performance, strategic planning of educational provision, and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, and a dedication to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Values-driven school culture

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a teaching team within a specialist setting.
• Strong understanding of KS2 and Communication & Interaction needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Drive high standards for KS2 provision and access to the main school curriculum.
• Manage performance data to monitor learner progress.
• Liaise with families and external agencies to support learner needs.

Skills

Energy and creativity in teaching

High expectations

Collaborative working

Ownership of vision and standards

Communication with families and external professionals

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Brings energy, creativity and care to the classroom and sees the potential in every child
• Leads with high expectations while nurturing a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals to deliver truly personalised learning
• Is ready to lead and grow a committed team and take ownership of the vision and standards of the unit

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A caring and committed team who believe every child can achieve
• A values-driven school focused on pride, achievement, resilience and kindness
• A culture of professional growth, attention to detail and high expectations
• The chance to shape practice and provision in a specialist setting with strong leadership support
• A positive, forward-thinking environment where inclusion and ambition go hand in hand

Further details about the role

Provide leadership that constructively evaluates and then drives forwards our high standards for all aspects of KS2 Communication & Interaction Specialist Unit provision and access to main school curriculum for learners within the Communication & Interaction Specialist Unit.

Embed an ethos of high expectation and aspiration which results in staff setting and modelling challenge and expectation through teaching and interaction with pupils and families.

Lead and deploy the Communication & Interaction Specialist Unit teaching team to ensure impactful performance of team members on the progress of learners.

Be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of effective provision within the Cognition and Learning Communication & Interaction Specialist Unit.

Ensure the delivery of an accessible, broad and balanced curriculum to all Communication & Interaction Specialist Unit learners.

Ensure the effective coordination, delivery and review impact of specific EHCP provision (Section F) as stipulated in individual Education Health and Care Plans.

Be responsible for the Support Plans for Communication & Interaction Specialist Unit Learners.

Ensure that tracking of performance data is well used to monitor progress, challenge staff and engage pupils & families.

Liaise with and support the role of external agencies to ensure that provision for Communication & Interaction Specialist Unit learners is of the highest quality.

Take a lead role in the review of Specialist Learners’ progress including EHCP annual reviews, PEPs etc.

Liaise regularly with families, carers, learners, Subject Leaders and the SENDCO to encourage and support access to main school learning for Communication & Interaction Specialist Unit learners.

Monitor the impact of the Communication & Interaction Specialist Unit curriculum on learners’ behaviours for learning and make adaptations where required.

Work closely with families and carers to ensure behaviour expectations are well understood and adhered.

Support effective transition to/from Felix Primary including completing visits to current schools and communication with relevant stakeholders including transition school staff, families and external agencies.

Ensure that the SU professional development programme meets both whole cohort and individual needs, skillfully selecting whether to coach, mentor or direct.

Challenge all under-performance using transparent and fair protocols.

Ensure that Felix Primary School reflects a vibrant and inclusive ethos which actively values and promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion, and supports pupils to become successful integrated citizens.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.