Lead teacher and SENCo, CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher and SENCo for their Nursery School in Westminster. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality education and care, leading a team, and supporting children with special educational needs. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in early years education.

Qualifications

• Successful experience teaching in an ARP.
• Experience in early years teaching and working with children with autism.
• Ability to collaborate with parents and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for the ARP at the Nursery School.
• Ensure high-quality care and education for children.
• Monitor and assess individual learning needs.

Skills

Knowledge of current theories in early years learning

Understanding of special educational needs

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree

Qualified Teacher Status

SENCo qualification or willingness to work towards it

Job description

Lead teacher and SENCo, CLARUS EDUCATION

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Lead teacher and SENCo

Location: Westminster

Salary: MPS + SEN Allowance

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of school

Responsible for: Early Years Educators and LSAs

Main purpose

In addition to:

• Fulfilling the professional responsibilities of an Early Years teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Meeting the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
• To fulfil the responsibilities of SENCo (as set out in the SEND Code of Practice, 2014) within the nursery
• To carry out such duties as may reasonably be directed by the Headteacher in accordance with the relevant paragraphs in the current ‘School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and as specified within the Professional Standards for Teachers (TDA) according to QTS, Core or Post-Threshold levels as applicable to the post holder.
  
  
  

The teacher, under the direction of the head of school, will take lead responsibility of the ARP at our Nursery School to secure:

• High-quality care and education for children in the ARP in partnership with parents or carers
• Improved standards of learning and achievement for all
• That planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting processes are individualised around the unique strengths and needs of the learners in the ARP and monitored for impact
• Effective use of resources to support regulation and to provide deep & rich learning opportunities
• High quality enrichment experiences for all
• Strong community support and partnership with all our families
  
  
  

Qualifications and Training:

• Degree
• Qualified teacher status
• Desirable: QTS with early years specialism
• SENCo qualification or willing to work towards it
  
  
  

Experience:

• Successful experience
• teaching in an ARP / leading a team to support the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
• teaching children with autism
• early years teaching
• working in partnership with parents and carers
• working in collaboration with other professionals, including therapists
  
  
  

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of current theories, issues, research and good practice in early years learning and development, and related to the provision for children with special educational needs.
• A working knowledge of current research in and around autism and other special educational needs and disabilities.
• Understanding of the interrelated developmental learning and cultural needs of the young children and the implications for good practice in care and education
• Excellent understanding of what constitutes an appropriate early childhood curriculum.
• Understanding of high-quality teaching and learning strategies for early years and for children with SEND, how to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs and ability to model high quality teaching to others and support them to improve
• Expert knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and the SEND Code of Practice, and other relevant legislation and guidance within the Education sector.
• The ability to plan, organise and resource an ‘enabling’ environment for young children with SEND and the ability to evaluate and assess this.
• The ability observe and interpret children’s behaviour, identify learning needs and employ appropriate teaching skills and plan appropriately levelled next steps
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbally in in writing). Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders and the ability to deal with challenging situations in a calm and sensitive manner.
• A commitment and ability to work in partnership with parents/carers.
  
  
  

If you are the Lead Teacher and SENCO we have been looking for, then apply today. Shortlisted Teachers will be contacted within 24 hours.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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