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Key Stage 3 Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Rivermead Inclusive Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F80-17-T
  • Posted:30/10/2023
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:Jan 0001
  • App Close Date:14/12/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Week commencing 18th December 2023

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Are you a passionate and experienced teacher with a commitment to supporting students with special needs?

 About the role

We are seeking a qualified teacher with the ability to plan and teach to Key Stage 3 pupils a range of subjects. There will be significant gaps in the pupils’ knowledge and understanding which will need to be addressed and planned for. There is a real onus on teaching life skills which help to enhance their values, learning and interests as well as specialist support. As a Class Teacher, you will be working closely with a range of support staff both inside and outside of the classroom.

 Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time.
  • Use teaching methods which keep pupils engaged, including stimulating pupils’ intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources.
  • Set high expectations for pupils' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships
  • Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils being taught.
  • Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning and motivation. Set clear targets for pupils' learning, building on prior attainment.
  • Implement and keep records on Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
  • Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching.
  • Mark and monitor pupils’ classwork providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for pupils’ progress.
  • Understand the demands expected of pupils in relation to the National Curriculum at Key Stages
  • Take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects they teach.
  • Share corporate responsibility for the implementation of school policies and practices.

 Requirements

  • A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
  • Experience teaching across subjects at primary or secondary level
  • A deep understanding of the needs of students with special educational requirements.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to inclusive education and a passion for supporting students with special needs.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of students with special needs.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • A chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative educational community

Offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring and a Health Declaration.

For further information please contact Mrs Melinda Bate (PA to the Headteacher 01634 338348).

Closing date: 14th December 2023 noon

Interviews date: Week commencing 18th December 2023

 

 

Information about the federation

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

All postholders are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Rivermead Inclusive Trust strives to be diverse and inclusive and a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form please contact Rivermead Inclusive Trust who will cater to your needs ie. large print, coloured forms and an audio version.

If for any reason you have difficulty completing an application form please again contact the Rivermead Inclusive Trust who will support.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS check, Health Declaration and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Trust Office
  • Address:Long Catlis Road,
    Gillingham,
    Kent,
    ME8 9TX
  • Telephone: 01634 961080
  • Email: dstammers@r-i-t.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.