Manager of ARP for Students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Teaching Vacancies; Wembley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wembley is seeking a dedicated teacher to lead the Additionally Resourced Provision for students with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional teaching skills, a passion for education, and effective leadership abilities. The school offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to high standards of student achievement.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Well-resourced facilities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress.
• Ability to inspire students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP).
• Assisting the Head of Inclusion (SENco) with training.
• Support students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

Skills

Teaching experience with SEND

Passionate about teaching

Leadership and management skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Team player

Innovative and strategic thinking

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• have experience teaching students with a range of SEND
• have a passion for teaching and learning
• be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
• be an excellent practitioner
• lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
• have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
• be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills
• have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
• be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
• be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress

What the school offers its staff

• the opportunity to work across the education phases
• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
• a friendly and supportive team of teachers
• well-resourced facilities
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Train to Teach candidates

Further details about the role

The successful candidate will have the vision, creativity and experience to lead and manage ‘Lighthouse’, the Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP), for twelve students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. In addition, they will play a key role as part of the Learning Support Department by assisting the Head of Inclusion (SENco) to deliver whole school training and in securing the best possible outcomes for students with communication and interaction needs across the school. They will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students have the highest standards of behaviour, enjoy learning and surpass expectations of achievement.

Commitment to safeguarding

Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post. The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.