SEN Teacher

Polaris, company; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee discount scheme including 740

Retail & restaurant savings

Job summary

Selwyn Hall School, a new SEN school near Cambridge, is seeking a dedicated teacher to educate 7-18 year olds with SEMH. You will plan, prepare and deliver lessons across the curriculum, tailoring approaches for the whole ability range within an inclusive setting.

You will work with colleagues, parents and professionals to monitor progress, provide feedback and create a safe, stimulating learning environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required for this SEN primary role.
• Experience teaching in primary school settings is essential.
• Good knowledge of the National Curriculum is expected.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach all allocated curriculum areas across the class group.
• Plan, prepare and present lessons for the full ability range.
• Motivate pupils through engaging, imaginative teaching.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and professionals to maintain high standards.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to pupils and parents.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Primary school teaching experience

Knowledge of National Curriculum

Adapt teaching to pupils' needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary: £28,000 - £38,000

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have experience of working with children with SEND? Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils in a fully inclusive environment? If so, Selwyn Hall School could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

About the school

Selwyn Hall School is a new SEN school in Foxton, South West of Cambridge, which provides specialist education for 7-18 year olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our pupils may have a number of diagnoses including: ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety and/or, communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs. Our small bespoke groupings of 4-6 children ensure that every pupil receives the individual attention they need to succeed.

The school is situated within large private grounds to create a therapeutic environment that enables us to focus on the health and wellbeing of the pupils. We have space for a range of outdoor learning experiences including forest school, a multi-use sports pitch, sensory trail, conservation area and play equipment. Inside, the building has been completely refurbished and offers a range of classrooms and activity rooms including science, computing, music, drama and Art/DT. We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have twelve SEN schools across the UK who work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement. All of our provisions are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching all allocated areas of the curriculum. You will be required to plan, prepare and present lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class group.

Other responsibilities include:

• Motivating pupils through enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and other professionals to ensure a high standard of education
• Monitoring and assessing pupils‘ progress, providing regular feedback to pupils, parents and colleagues
• Using a variety of teaching strategies and resources to promote pupils‘ engagement and learning
• Creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment for all pupils
• Maintaining discipline within the classroom in line with our Behaviour Policy

Requirements:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Successful Primary School Teaching experience
• A good knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils needs

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Access to our employee discount scheme offering savings with over 740 retailers including all the major supermarkets, hundreds of high street shops and a wide range of restaurants

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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