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Early Years Specialist Teacher (Fixed Term) - Part-time

The Ifield School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-7039-216T
  • Posted:11/03/2019
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + 1/2 SEN depending on experience
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:22/03/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:2nd April 2019

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The Gravesham District Specialist Teaching and Learning Service is managed by Ifield School. The service is seeking to appoint two Specialist Teachers for 6 days a week, to work together to meet the increasing number of children with additional needs. It is anticipated that each teacher would work 3 days per week but a 4 day/2 day split could also be considered. This is a fixed term contract until 31.08.2020, subject to review.

The successful candidates will be experienced teachers,  able to provide specialist teaching expertise and advice for pupils with special educational needs in Early Years settings in Gravesham.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic team working with children and young people with SEND within the Gravesham area. The Specialist Teaching and Learning Service is committed to promoting equal opportunities and reducing barriers for pupils with additional educational needs. They support the development and implementation of policies and approaches to promote inclusion through early intervention and effective support to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.

Do you have:

  • Excellent practice in mainstream or special school?
  • Specialist experience and qualifications?
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills?
  • An ability to work on your own initiative when needed and as part of a team?
  • Motivation to turn vision and strategy into exciting new initiatives?

 

If you have any questions about this post or you would like to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Mandy Braisted at mbraisted@ifield.kent.sch.uk.

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.

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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.