SEN Primary Teacher

SEN Primary Teacher
Wandsworth
London Teachers Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale + SEN 1
September start
Full time and Permanent

Do you believe that teachers have a critical role in transforming learning and enriching the lives of young people? 
Would you like to be part of something energetic, innovative and empowering?
We are looking for someone with drive, creativity and a passion for teaching to join our team and contribute to our fast improving school. Academy Status brings new opportunities and we are looking for new team members who can add value by delivering ‘quality first’ learning experiences that challenge and engage. Experience of working with learners with SEN in either a mainstream or special setting is desirable but not essential. What is imperative is that you have high expectations, a love of challenge and a determination to make a difference to the lives of our learners.
General responsibilities: 
•    The education and welfare of designated classes or groups of learners in accordance with the requirements of Conditions of Employment of School Teachers, having due regard to the  Academy’s aims, objectives, schemes of work, and policies. 
•    To share in the corporate responsibility for the wellbeing and pastoral care of all learners. 
•    To carry out any reasonable instructions given by the Principal or Senior Leadership Team.
Qualifications: 
•    Qualified Teacher Status (or QTS anticipated)
Teaching Experience:
•    Recent successful experience of working with and/or teaching learners with special educational needs within a school setting.
Professional Skills:
•    Proven ability to demonstrate excellent classroom practice. 
•    Proven ability in working successfully as part of a staff team. 
•    Evidence of knowing how to evaluate one’s own strengths and weaknesses. 
•    Evidence of effective partnership working with parents and carers.
Knowledge:
•    Knowledge and experience of current good practice and curriculum developments in special and mainstream primary education provision. 
•    Knowledge of how the National Curriculum Programmes of Study can guide curriculum planning. 
•    Knowledge of child development. 
•    More extensive knowledge of and/or interest in at least one curriculum area. 
•    Knowledge of successful practice in teaching learners on the autistic spectrum or social, emotional mental health including the ability to promote appropriate behaviour. 
•    Firm commitment to one’s own continuing professional development.
Personal Skills:
Proven ability to: 
•    Generate enthusiasm for new ideas in both learners and staff and inspire others with confidence. 
•    Communicate effectively to groups and individuals, both orally and in writing. 
•    Demonstrate a flexible approach to a variety of issues and a willingness to actively listen to others. 
•    Analyse situations, to prioritise and to help to implement realistic solutions. 
•    Provide advice and guidance to parents in a positive and clear manner. 
•    Remain calm when working under pressure.
Philosophy:
•    Commitment to the provision of high quality education and pastoral care for all learners. 
•    Expectation of high learner achievement. 
•    Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people. 
•    Evidence of understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity and respect for learners’ individual differences. 
•    Commitment to family partnership in education and developing links between school, home & the community.

If you are the SEN Primary Teacher we have been looking for, then apply today. Shortlisted Teachers will be contacted within 24 hours.
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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