SEN Class Teacher - Heart of the Forest Community School

Glos; Coleford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Coleford is seeking a dedicated SEN Class Teacher to join their team. This role involves educating students with complex needs, managing classroom dynamics, and ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils. The ideal candidate will possess strong teaching qualifications and experience with individual education plans, demonstrating a commitment to providing high-quality education tailored to the diverse needs of students.

Benefits

Contribution to ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Enhanced DBS check provided

Qualifications

• QTS with experience in teaching pupils with additional complex needs.
• Knowledge of National Curriculum standards.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for education and welfare of students with special needs.
• Manage classroom behavior and promote a positive learning environment.
• Plan and prepare lessons tailored to individual student needs.

Skills

Child Safeguarding

Curriculum Development

Special Needs Awareness

Behavior Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant SEN training/qualifications

Job description

School: Heart of the Forest Community School (Special)
Address: Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire
Title: SEN Class Teacher - Heart of the Forest Community School
Grade: MPS/UPS
Allowances: SEN 1
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 20/06/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 01/09/2025

Job purpose
The postholder is responsible to the School and Headteacher for their teaching duties/tasks and responsibilities.

They are responsible for interacting on a professional level with colleagues and should seek to establish and maintain productive relationships with them in order to promote mutual understanding of curricular areas and programmes of study in the school curriculum with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning in the school.

Key Responsibilities
• To be responsible for the education and welfare of all pupils in your care
• To be responsible for and co-ordinate the development of a subject ( exception of NQT’s)
• To act as Line Manager to your class team, to include performance management, of identified staff.

Main duties and responsibilities
• To maintain high levels of safeguarding practice for all children in school, monitoring individual pupils and recording any incidents relating to safeguarding in line with legislation, school policies and procedures.
• To create a child centred purposeful learning environment to stimulate, motivate and fulfil pupil potential in a safe learning environment
• To work with children of all ages with a wide range of additional complex needs, including medical needs.
• To teach the National Curriculum as agreed with SLT and participate in short, medium and long term planning, preparing materials and attending meetings on such matters as required.
• To co-ordinate and personalise the National Curriculum for pupils in their designated class and assist with the development and implementation across the school.
• Establish a rapport with pupils to develop their social, emotional, physical and intellectual potential and to be a main source of reference for any issues arising relating to their well-being and development
• Support the School by complying with policies and procedures set by OFSTED, Headteacher and Governing Body
• Management of pupil behaviour and support pupils during learning activities, acting as a role model
• The maintenance of discipline and acceptable standards of professional conduct in the class team
• Promoting teamwork, sharing good practice and supporting colleagues.
• To participate as required in meetings such as EHCP & PEP meetings with colleagues, other professionals and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities of the post.
• To liaise with staff, professionals, community groups, shared users and stakeholders throughout the school as appropriate
• To control and oversee the use and storage of toys, books, stationery and other teaching materials and equipment related to their teaching.
• Attending staff meetings as required
• To observe, assess, record and report on children’s achievements and contribute to the review process
• To plan and prepare lessons effectively to ensure they meet the needs of the children within the class
• To record attendance daily on SIMS Teacherapp, ensuring absences and lateness are accounted for and taking appropriate action where they are not.
• The compilation of reports and profiles on pupils as required, and contribution to EHC Plans and Reviews.
• To ensure that any confidential data and record keeping requirements for the School are recorded accurately and timely.
• To keep abreast of trends and developments in education, especially those relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the post.
• The development of effective working relationships with parents
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the relevant person.
• To play a part in school events and activities
• To be involved in the school’s on going self-evaluation of its effectiveness and monitor and evaluate methods of teaching and programmes of work accordingly
• To support pupils with additional medical needs through tas

Please apply using the GCC application form on our website https://www.heartoftheforestschool.co.uk and send the form to [e-mail] .

Copies of our Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on the Vacancies page of our website.

Please note Heart of the Forest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.