SEND Class Teacher

London Borough of Waltham Forest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Greater London is seeking a SEND Class Teacher to play a pivotal role in developing and running SEND provision. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality education and support for pupil integration. This role emphasizes the value of diversity within the workforce and encompasses a commitment to equality. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply in line with the council's focus on fairness and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in the development and running of SEND provision.
• Ensure high-quality provision to support successful integration of pupils.

Job description

Role Overview

The SEND Class Teacher will play a pivotal role in the development and running of our SEND provision. Ensuring high‑quality provision, and supporting pupils' successful integration into mainstream learning where appropriate.

Chase Lane is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice & pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with check that includes a check of the Children’s Barred List.

Equality and Diversity

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives:

• Promoting equality of opportunity
• Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage
• Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels
• Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all

Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self‑identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.