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Teacher KS 2/3/4 SEND - Term Time

The Sallygate School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-6137-38T
  • Posted:20/03/2020
  • Pay:£25,000 - £35,000 p/a dependant on experience
  • Start Date:September or sooner
  • App Close Date:19/04/2020 at 17:00
  • Interviews:MAY date TBC

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Responsible To: The Headteacher – The Sallygate School   

We are seeking to recruit a KS2/3/4 SEND Class Teacher who is a great all-rounder- enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated. A strong commitment to moving the school to ‘Outstanding’ and leading by example are of key importance. Applicants that have prior experience or training in the Primary or SEND sectors will be well prepared for teaching in our school. We are particularly looking to strengthen our provision of English and Literacy across the school including securing good outcomes for our pupils as they prepare for Post 16 education/training with other providers

Job Summary 

To take responsibility for the planning, implementation and assessment of a broad and balanced curriculum for a small class of pupils with Special Educational Needs and a history of attachment, trauma and SEMH difficulties. To ensure that all pupils with varying learning abilities from KS2 to KS4 make progress and achieve the best possible outcomes. Those with experience of teaching English in this type of setting and securing good outcomes for pupils will have responsibility for this, working with other staff to create a curriculum that best meets the needs of our learners, including interventions and support where necessary

Successful candidates will be:

  • An excellent practitioner with high expectations of teaching and learning, achievement and a commitment to building positive relationships with pupils.
  • Able to offer learners a high quality curriculum, giving them confidence to succeed
  • Ability/Interest to teach and lead on English across the school is desirable but not essential.
  • Able to inspire pupils through the delivery of engaging lessons and to reduce gaps in learning for our pupils
  • Able to support our pupils to reach their full potential

 We can offer:

  • The opportunity to work with our articulate, fun and ready to learn young people;
  • Support with Training & Development, including our own in-house training programmes;
  • Support from experienced staff in completing the NQT year
  • A closely knit staff team dedicated to ensuring very positive outcomes for our pupils.

The Sallygate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to Enhanced Disclosure, via the DBS and are subject to qualification, reference and health checks.  CV's are not accepted in isolation

Visits to the school would be welcomed.  If you would like to arrange a visit please contact David Carden, Headteacher on 01304 212510 or email david.carden@channelsandchoices.co.uk

Information about the school

The Sallygate School is an Independent Special School catering to the unique needs of pupils with SEMH which opened in 2011. Located in the heart of the Alkham Valley, near Dover, the Sallygate School is part of Channels & Choices Therapeutic Community which comprises of several therapeutic residential children’s homes, an independent therapeutic fostering agency and a multi-disciplinary therapy service, including SaLT & OT service.

At Sallygate School, we believe in providing a comprehensive and sequenced curriculum pathway that caters to the diverse needs of all our learners. We understand that each student has unique abilities, learning styles, and developmental requirements. Our sequenced curriculum ensures a structured and supportive learning journey for every individual, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

In the Sallygate School’s most recent OFSTED Inspection in 2022, it was judged GOOD overall and OUTSTANDING in: Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development and Leadership & Management.

We reserve the right to carry out social media checks on all new applicants.

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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.