Classroom Teacher

Classroom Teacher
Brent
MPS Inner London
ASAP Start
Permanent 

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly skilled Class Teacher to join our vibrant and welcoming specialist school. Our staff teams are positive and enthusiastic about ensuring all pupils reach their unique potential by offering a broad and balanced curriculum personalised to meet their individual needs. We believe in inspiring pupils in their learning through offering irresistible learning experiences. 
What is Verbal Behaviour?
•    Verbal Behaviour is an approach that applies behavioural principles to language development.
•    Teaching methodologies used are evidence based and developed from an initial text written by Skinner.
•    Verbal Behaviour focusses on the reasons why we engage in different types of communication.
•    It helps us identify areas of communication that our pupils find difficult and how to teach them most effectively.
•    Verbal Behaviour doesn’t just have to be vocal communication.
•    Individuals can engage in Verbal Behaviour in multiple modes using sign language, communication books, electronic devices etc.
•    All of our teaching is delivered in the context of the Multi-Agency Support the individual receives.
We offer an exceptional CPD package for our staff and our ethos is ‘everyone a learner, everyone a leader’.  We believe in growing our own leaders and are passionate about offering all motivated staff opportunities to develop their leadership skills; especially as there will be many professional opportunities as we expand.
Qualifications and Experience:
•    Degree, PGCE or B Ed/B.A. (with QTS) or QTS via employment based route.
•    Successful completion of NQT/ECT course
•    Evidence of at least two years’ experience of working as a Class Teacher.
•    Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEN or working within a primary school.
•    A willingness to lead a class using the Verbal Behaviour teaching methodology
•    Experience of organising, adapting and evaluating a modified curriculum across a range of subjects.
•    Evidence of the ability to plan and deliver targeted, well differentiated lessons to pupils with complex needs.

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding:
•    Understanding/knowledge of effective teaching approaches applicable to pupils with SEN, and evidence of successfully implementing these.
•    Ability to effectively organise a classroom and staffing appropriately for pupils with a range of SEN, complex learning needs and challenging behaviour.
•    Ability to apply formative and summative assessment strategies to inform classroom practice.
•    Ability to effectively assess and monitor pupils’ progress, using this to devise next steps of learning and inform planning.
•    Knowledge and understanding about factors that may affect pupils’ behaviour, how to address these proactively and implement an effective behaviour plan.
•    Ability to support the communication needs of pupils with SEN, including the use of AAC.

Apply for this Class Teaching opportunity by sending your CV to Marianne at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted).

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. 

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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