Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-469T
• Posted:03/04/2024
• Pay:MPS/UPS + SEN allowance dependent on experience
• Start Date:September 2024 or sooner
• App Close Date:07/05/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/c 13th May 2024

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Are you an enthusiastic, creative, and committed teacher looking for a fulfilling opportunity? Our outstanding Special School is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in September 2024 or sooner. We encourage applicants with knowledge of Early Years and Primary Curriculum to apply as their expertise would be relevant and valuable.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will possess exceptional pedagogy, excellent interpersonal skills, and a genuine passion for working with children and young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). While experience with SEND is beneficial, we prioritise candidates with a strong foundation in the EYFS and Primary curriculum knowledge, coupled with a willingness to embrace learning more about SEND and associated therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of pupils with profound, severe, and complex learning needs.
• Collaborate with our dedicated team to create stimulating learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate initiative and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in teaching the EYFS and Primary Curriculum.
• Knowledge of SEND, particularly in areas such as PMLD, SLD, or ASD is advantageous.
• A willingness to embrace further learning about SEND and associated therapies.

What We Offer:

• A fulfilling, rewarding, and caring environment with strong leadership support.
• Access to Kent Rewards and KCC Employee Benefit Scheme.
• Enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing, including access to key services such as a free counselling support line.
• Comprehensive Induction and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme in line with school plan priorities and pupil centred needs.
• Support from in-house therapy teams including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and the Special Schools’ Nursing Service.
• Collaborative planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time with colleagues.
• Phased mentor support dependent on experience.

We welcome applications from teachers currently working in both Special Schools and mainstream schools and settings. So, if you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND, join us in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every individual can thrive.

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