ICT Teacher

Position: ICT Teacher Start Date: January 2025Contract Duration: Until July 2025 (with the possibility of going permanent in April 2025)Location: Hillingdon Borough.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special needs? Do you have the skills and dedication to provide an exceptional ICT education to children with Autism, SEMH, and complex needs? If so, we invite you to join our committed team at [School Name] as an ICT Teacher.

About Us: The school is a nurturing and inclusive Special Needs School dedicated to supporting students with a range of special needs, including Autism, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and complex needs. Our mission is to create a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Role and Responsibilities:

As our ICT Teacher, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality ICT education to our students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and Delivering Lessons: Create and implement engaging and differentiated ICT lesson plans tailored to the diverse needs of our students.

• Individualized Support: Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, adapting teaching methods to meet their unique learning styles and requirements.

• Assessment and Progress Tracking: Assess students' progress regularly, maintain accurate records, and report on their achievements and areas for improvement.

• Classroom Management: Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation, engagement, and respect.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to ensure a holistic approach to each student's education.

• Use of Technology: Integrate assistive technologies and other digital tools to enhance learning experiences and accessibility for students with special needs.

• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in special education and ICT teaching.

• Parental Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents and guardians, providing updates on student progress and collaborating on strategies to support their learning journey.

• School Community Involvement: Contribute to the wider school community through participation in school events, extracurricular activities, and staff meetings.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Experience teaching ICT, preferably within a special needs or inclusive education setting.

• Understanding of the specific needs of students with Autism, SEMH, and complex needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting students with special needs.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Proficiency in using ICT and assistive technologies to support learning.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

• Your own dedicated consultant

• £150 'Refer a Friend’ bonus

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

Engage Education also have an exclusive partnership with Creative Education which offers over 200 CPD courses for teachers and support staff. Membership with Creative Education is usually via a paid monthly subscription, but as an Engage candidate, you’ll get forever access to all of their current and future content for free.

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

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