Foundation Studies/SEND Teacher (T273)

Teaching Vacancies; Widnes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme/Wisdom

Pension

Eye Test Vouchers

Sick Pay

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Widnes seeks a Foundation Studies teacher with strong learning disabilities experience. You will collaborate with staff, parents and stakeholders to support students and foster an inclusive curriculum and assessment approach.

The role demands safeguarding commitment, teamwork, and a flexible, student-centred mindset. Reports to Head of School, Foundation Studies; hrs are full-time with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational qualification or significant experience in the field of learning disabilities.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Skills

Student welfare

Teamwork

Problem solving

Student experience

Education

Vocational qualification or significant experience in learning disabilities

CPD demonstrated

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational qualification or significant experience in the field of learning disabilities preferred
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge/Experience

• Strong vocational background in the field of learning disabilities
• Significant and successful teaching experience in Foundation Studies with a proven record of success is preferable
• Experience of effective team working and effective relationships between staff and students
• Ability to develop supportive working relationships with parents and other key stakeholders
• Knowledge of curriculum and assessment issues
• Detailed understanding of curriculum developments and national initiatives in learning disabilities
• Current knowledge of legislation surrounding disability would be preferable
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues
• Knowledge of equality and diversity issues

Skills/Attributes

• Ability to manage and resolve a range of situations in the best interests of the students
• Ability to contribute to the whole college experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Logical approach to problem solving

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours

Post Information

• Reports to Head of School, Foundation Studies
• Salary – £32,769 - £48,084 pro rata if part time
• Hours - Full Time, Permanent (Part Time would be considered)
• The post holder will undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with regulatory, legislative and college procedural requirements

What the college offers its staff

• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme/Wisdom Wellbeing
• Pension
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Sick Pay

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.