Sen Teacher - Opportunity for Specialism - Full-time

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-6079-15T
• Posted:12/06/2018
• Pay:West Heath Qualified Teacher Pay Range
• Start Date:Sep 2018
• App Close Date:27/06/2018 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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SEN Teacher – Opportunity for Specialism

September 2018 start - West Heath School Qualified Teacher Pay Range

An exciting opportunity for a passionate, skilled, flexible and committed professional to work with some of our students in our outstanding SEN school.We are increasing our Literacy provision and require a lead professional to push this forwards – Experience working with students who have SpLD is very desirable as is a willingness to train and specialise in Dyslexia. You will be supporting students with their academic achievement by leading on group sessions and individualised intervention as well as assisting with their personal and social development. This role is demanding and challenging, but very rewarding. A sound knowledge of relevant current issues, legislation and programmes for special educational provision & practice, with particular regard to raising the attainment of students with Dyslexia, is desirable to ensure that provision and interventions are relevant and current. All of our learners have ECHPs and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education.   As a Social, Emotional and Mental Health specialist setting, we believe in ‘rebuilding lives through education’, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities.

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
• Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
• Telephone: 01732 460 553
• Email: whs.hr@westheathschool.com