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Cognition and Learning Teacher - Part-time

Broomhill Bank School (Tunbridge Wells), Royal Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-7002-327T
  • Posted:11/10/2017
  • Pay:Main Scale or Upper Threshold
  • Start Date:Dec 2018
  • App Close Date:03/11/2017 at 09:00
  • Interviews:To Be Arranged

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SPECIALIST OUTREACH TEACHER FOR COGNITION AND LEARNING IN THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS AREA

We are looking for a staff member to provide Cognition and Learning SEND Specialist teaching expertise and advice to schools to support/improve the quality of teaching and learning for children with SEND.  This may include direct work with pupils and support and advice through assessment, observation and information gathering.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic team working collaboratively with school staff, other professional agencies and parent / carers to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND within the Tunbridge Wells ares.

 Do you have:

  • Excellent practice in differentiating the curriculum in mainstream or special school.
  • Working knowledge of Phonics interventions, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia.
  • Specialist experience and qualifications in SPLD
  • Experience of building capacity through training and coaching.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • An ability to work on your own initiative when needed and as part of a team.
  • A good standard of written English to produce reports.
  • Own transport is essential. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic team working collaboratively with parents/carers, school staff and other professional agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND within the Tunbridge Wells district.

For an informal chat please contact Hayley Shipley, Assistant Head Teacher, Specialist Teaching and Learning Specialist and Outreach Tunbridge Wells on 01892 502466.  

Information about the school

Broomhill Bank is a co-educational Foundation Special School for students with Communication and Interaction needs who all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Our education provision is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and our residential provision is rated ‘Outstanding’. We work to prepare our students for life, through academic achievement, therapeutic provision to ensure their wellbeing and by being part of the wider community.

There are two sites. Broomhill Bank West is in Rusthall near Tunbridge Wells. Broomhill Bank North is in Hextable near Swanley. Our North site has bespoke residential provision and semi-independent living accommodation.

Students are taught in small classes of 8-10 according to level of need, with lessons led by subject specialist teachers. We facilitate students to learn as independently as possible. Across Key Stage 4 and 5 students can undertake a variety of accredited qualifications including GCSE, Entry Level and Functional Skills. Our Sixth Form focuses students on preparation for life so that alongside academic achievement they can develop the life and work-related skills which will be vital to their future independence and self-sufficiency.

We are looking for applicants who share in our philosophy of lifelong learning and developing the potential of each individual.

Our Values and Ethos • We believe learning to lie at the heart of all we do with our students and staff • We believe our students and staff should be the best in all they do • We believe in, and respect the uniqueness of each member of our school community • We believe we have responsibilities to others outside Broomhill Bank

This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue to grow and develop. A refurbishment programme is improving and adding to existing facilities.

Broomhill Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), verification of candidates’ right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of our recruitment process. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early so please apply as soon as possible.

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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.