Primary SEN Teacher

Harris Academy Chobham; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a SEN Teacher, where you will inspire and support pupils with additional needs. Contribute to their education by delivering a tailored curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment. This role offers amazing development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a rewarding benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development pathways

Generous rewards and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience teaching primary curriculum.
• Successful experience in SEN.
• Knowledge of strategies for managing behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver a differentiated curriculum for students.
• Monitor and support student progress and development.
• Provide a motivating learning experience.

Skills

Adaptability

Empathy

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

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About This Opportunity

Join us in inspiring the lively little learners at Harris Academy Chobham as a SEN Teacher, contributing to the delivery of the curriculum for pupils with additional needs by identifying and adopting the most effective teaching approaches.

About This Opportunity

Join us in inspiring the lively little learners at Harris Academy Chobham as a SEN Teacher, contributing to the delivery of the curriculum for pupils with additional needs by identifying and adopting the most effective teaching approaches.

Our dedicated team provides a supportive network both onsite as well as support across the Federation to ensure all our staff feel encouraged to do their best. You will be part of a community of dedicated, friendly staff standing by and upholding its mission in creating and maintaining a supportive and thriving learning environment.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Purpose Of Your Role Will Be

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support the subject area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students.
• To provide a motivating and structured learning experience, which will provide students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute significantly to raising standards of students’ attainment as a teacher and form tutor.
  
  

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.

What We Are Looking For

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree
• Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum
• Relevant experience in SEN.
• A proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes including implementation of support for high needs students with SEN.
• Good understanding of child development and progression and how this is impacted by SEN.
• Successful experience of delivering learning activities to students with ASD, SLCN and complex cognitive learning differences.
• Understanding of effective strategies for managing behaviour within the classroom and in accordance with the school's policy.
• Experience of working with, and implementing advice from, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other professionals.
  
  

Please download the Job Pack for a full person specification.

What We Can Offer You

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expertdevelopment initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.

Flexible Working

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Benefits

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance (usually£2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London),a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WORKING WITH US

Harris Academy Chobham Is Always On The Lookout For Inspirational And Influential Staff. Most Of All, We Are On The Lookout For Potential Colleagues Who Like Our Students And Want To Help Them Succeed. We Understand That If Staff Are To Give Their Best To Our Students Over a Sustained Period Of Time, Then The School Needs To Provide Them With The Best Deal Possible. In Order To Help Our Staff Have The Best Possible Experience And Achieve a Proper Work- Life Balance, We Have Put Into Place a Range Of Measures To Benefit Both Our Teaching And Students Services Colleagues. These Include

• An extra week of holiday for all Harris Academy Chobham staff. This takes the form of a two-week half term in October. We work fewer days than most other schools.
• Outstanding professional development both at Harris Academy Chobham and through the wider Harris Federation
• Excellent promotion opportunities
• A constant dialogue about workload and how to manage it most effectively. We have regular workload audits, and frequent campaigns to tackle unnecessary work and identify quick wins
• Rapid and effective support with any student behavioural issues arising
• A high-quality staff induction programme
• Marking protocols devised by departments themselves
• Clear communications and manageable deadlines. We only ask staff to do what is necessary and avoid complication and confusion.
• Learning walks rather than formal lesson observations. These are not graded
• Nursery on site
• Flexible and part time working encouraged whenever possible
• Additional time for leadership responsibilities
• High levels of administrative support for all teachers
  
  

Other Benefits Of Working At Harris Academy Chobham

• World-class facilities for learning, leisure and sport. A school which is genuinely at the heart of its local community
• The advantages of working for the country's most successful major Academy group. These include amazing consultant support and a range of high-quality central services.
• Generous Harris rewards and benefits package, including £2000 annually for Mainscale/Upper teachers.
  
  

We regard staff wellness as being central to the school's purpose and to its success. We have several initiatives which we think give Harris Academy Chobham staff one of the best wellness packages to be found anywhere, including:

• Access to the Calm mindfulness app
• Staff fitness suite and multiple team sports opportunities
• Staff social events
• Staff discounts at shops and restaurants in the local area
• Access to the Harris Federation's staff counselling service, Dedicated Wellness Hub
• Healix Healthcare package
  
  

To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.

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