Special Needs Teacher and Middle Leader - Early Years & Key Stage 1 Lead - Full-time - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-395T
• Posted:20/03/2023
• Pay:MPS/UPS +TLR3 & SEN depending on experience
• Start Date:September 2023 or sooner
• App Close Date:17/04/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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The Cedar Federation offers an exciting opportunity, starting from September 2023 or sooner, for an emerging leader to develop their talents within Ifield School.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and creative teacher, with a track record of impacting positively on the lives of pupils, to lead our Early Years and Key Stage One team and inspire others to continually strive for higher standards and new innovations. If you are a leader that finds new and creative ways to teach and develop the skills of others, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

They will work closely together to create the best outcomes for all pupils, working alongside other Key Stage Leaders which is an essential element of the role.  The Cedar Federation will offer the right person fantastic opportunities to develop their own professional knowledge and expertise.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional qualified teacher with an empathic and caring nature. They must also possess excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge and experience of teaching English and maths and a passion for working with children with SEND. They will teach 70% of the week, with 30% dedicated to PPA and leadership time in order to fulfil the teacher and leader responsibilities. The post holder will also play a vital role in improving the quality of education across our Early Years and Key Stage One department. The development of others is vital to this role, therefore previous experience in leading teams is particularly important.

Applications are welcome from teachers who may already be working in a special school and form those currently working in a mainstream school. A background in ASD, PMLD or SLD is essential in applying for this role and a commitment to providing the very best for our pupils is paramount.

The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to supporting the senior leadership team to:

• Support other teachers and leaders to raise the quality of education, including teaching and learning.
• Ensure high expectations for pupil progress, academic and personally.
• Model classroom practice and provide support and guidance to colleagues in quality of education and curriculum, selecting the most appropriate teaching and learning methods and resources for pupils.
• Ensure substantial and sustained, high quality performance of pupils from their starting points, evidenced by positive and improving progress data within a positive climate for learning.
• Monitor and improve the quality of teaching, leading to improved rates of pupil progress.
• Responsibility for safeguarding and working with the rest of the safeguarding team.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, and will also be subject to an online search. This post is also subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable.

Visits are important and we encourage you to come and meet us and experience our unique environment. Please call Leigh on 01474-365485. For further information about our school, please visit https://www.ifieldschool.com.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a welcoming and inclusive educational environment catering for pupils aged four to nineteen with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, alongside communication and interaction differences. At Ifield, we pride ourselves on our vibrant community and innovative approach to education, where every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual needs, reviewed annually to ensure progress and support.

Our dedicated staff members are the heart of our school, fostering an ethos of care, respect, and achievement. Through our collaborative efforts, we create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and succeed. Inclusion is at the core of our mission and we achieve this through our outreach programmes, specialised resources, and the Ifield SMILE Training Centre.

Ifield School has been recognised as an outstanding provision by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Furthermore, Ifield School is a proud founding member of KsENT, a cooperative trust for Kent Special Schools, illustrating our dedication to collaboration and collective growth in special education. In September 2015, we federated with King's Farm Primary School, forming the Cedar Federation under a unified governing body, further enhancing our capacity to provide exceptional education and care.

At Ifield School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils are paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and as such, stringent safeguarding measures are in place. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Safe in Education legislation.

Join us at Ifield School, where every pupil’s successes are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated along their unique educational journey.

Job Contact Information

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

Documents

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• Class Teacher & Early Years/Key Stage One lead