ICT - Special Needs Teacher (Link19 College) Full Time - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-360T
• Posted:19/05/2022
• Pay:MPS + 1/2 SEN points depending on experience
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:10/06/2022 at 09:00
• Interviews:16th June 2022 - LINK19 College

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LINK19 College is a Specialist Post-19 Institution for 19 to 25 year old learners which offers full-time study programmes that provide individualised learning experiences. LINK19 College recognises that every individual is unique. Our aim is to provide support and set challenges for learners so that they can achieve and succeed.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed full-time teacher of ICT to join the Post 19 provision and Sixth Form, based at the Link Centre within North Kent College, Gravesend campus, from September 2022. Initially, this is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2023, subject to review at the end of this period.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional and experienced qualified teacher with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for working with young people with SEND. Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and be committed to working as part of an established and highly motivated team to provide stimulating and interesting learning opportunities with the ability to communicate a love of the subject for students with a range of profound, severe and complex learning needs.

The successful candidate will be employed by Ifield school but seconded to LINK19 College to carry out their role for all or part of their contracted hours. This will be dependent on the needs of the College.

Applications are welcome from teachers who may already be working in a Special School and from those currently working in a mainstream school or Further Education setting who are looking to make the move into Special Education.

A background in SEND and in particular PMLD, SLD or ASD is paramount to applying for this post.

Ifield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. 

The post offers exciting professional development opportunities for candidates seeking to develop their career within a supportive and experienced team.

If you require further information about the post, please contact Denise Moore on 01474-555799.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• LINK19 ICT Teacher JD