SEN Teacher

Location: Woking, Surrey, GU22 7AT

Salary: £39,496 - £45,037 per annum + SEN1 £2,539

Contract: Fixed Term, from February half term to the end of the academic year

Hours: Full time, 5 days per week

The school is a thriving specialist school with 110 places for students aged 11-16 years old with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs. They are fortunate to be situated in a beautiful site in Woking. Their school is part of the Multi Academy Trust, working with other great schools which makes them stronger together.

The Role

They require an enthusiastic and creative Teacher to join their Special School on a Fixed Term contract.

The successful candidate would be required to teach IT and Science at various levels.

Are you passionate about making a real difference to student's lives? Do you want to work in a school with excellent support and professional development opportunities? Are you looking for something new? If yes, then they would love to hear from you.

The teacher will:

Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Key Responsibilities

Teaching:

Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development:

Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Educated to Degree Level
Experience of working in a school
Experience of data management and data analysis
Understanding of and commitment to key safeguarding responsibilities as outlined by the Department of Education
Excellent IT skills including experience of using Microsoft Office
Ability to accurately produce professional reports and communication for the school’s stakeholders (staff, parents/carers, governors, etc.)
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written communication skills.
Have a friendly, calm, assertive and professional approach to communicating with a range of different people

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, then please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing date: Friday 7th February 2025

Interview date: Monday 10th February 2025

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. They particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Please no agencies and applications will not be accepted without a completed application form.

They reserve the right to interview early if the right candidate applies, so early application is encouraged. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for this post.