Key Stage 5 Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Meadows School, Tunbridge Wells

Ref:KCC886-7011-7T
Posted:12/09/2018
Pay:MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance
Start Date:Oct 2018
App Close Date:26/09/2018 at 23:45
Interviews:TBC

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Meadows School is a successful non-maintained residential and day special school (7-19) and off-site primary school run by Barnardo’s, providing education for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties; Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Speech and Language difficulties and associated learning difficulties.

The Key Stage 5 department is sited within a few hundred yards of the main school (within the school campus). The post-holder will be based at Key Stage 5, but potentially teach students across the 14-19 curriculum. As a qualified teacher with QTS or QTLS, you will have consistently demonstrated outstanding elements of teaching within your practice and have an excellent track record of CPD, planning, delivery, classroom management with a strong commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for individual students. In addition you will be adept at ensuring all students are fully prepared and supported for life beyond school.

The post-holder will have knowledge in the delivery and course management of a variety of Level 1-2 vocational qualifications (subject-specific, work skills and Personal and Social development). Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes as an Internal Verifier and the ability to teach basic levels of English and Maths would be desirable.

It is imperative that you have the passion for making a difference to the education and lives of the young people within the school and in building positive and supportive relationships. You should be a team player, resilient and motivated by challenge and have the ability to think creatively. You will need to be willing to work to Barnardo’s Basis and Values.

KEY STAGE 5 TEACHER

Salary Scale –

Main Teaching Scale/Upper Pay Scale plus SEN allowance

Ideally to start Autumn 2018/Spring 2019 – start date negotiable

We require a Key Stage 5 teacher who can;

Teach across the school
Teach primarily drama/performing arts and English
Relate well to children and adults

And who has;

Experience in a classroom setting
Experience of working with difficult and demanding young people
A flexible approach combined with patience, tolerance and stamina
A willingness to undertake further training

For further information on Meadows School in the first instance please consult the school website at: www.barnardos.org.uk/meadowsschool or contact Marianne Rodger-Weetman (Key Stage 5 Manager) on 01892 529144. Visits to the school are encouraged.

Information about the school

Meadows School is a successful non-maintained day special school (7–19) incorporating an off-site primary campus run by Barnardo's. The school provides education for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties; Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Speech and Language difficulties and associated learning difficulties. Students all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or are in the process of obtaining one. We offer placements on a 38 week Monday-Friday basis. Meadows School provides education and care for up to 100 students. The main campus is a 19 acre site with a large purpose-built school building, a gym block and post-16 provision. There are 8 classroom bases and several subject-based rooms including; science lab, IT suite and Food Technology area. The primary campus is in Tunbridge Wells and caters for KS2 students. Currently some 80 staff are employed across the school.

Benefits of working for Meadows School;

Small class sizes with high staff: student ratios Flexibility in curriculum design to meet students' need Extensive CPD opportunities and in-house training programmes Free school lunches Free on-site parking Discretionary sick pay scheme Employee Assistance Programme (health and well-being) Staff Benefits platform

Job Contact Information

Name:Rachel Hyden
Address:Meadows School, London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0RJ
Telephone: 01892 529144
Email: rachel.hyden@barnardos.org.uk

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