Class Teacher
Palmerston School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 6AUThis job expired on 21 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 November 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS (depending on experience & qualifications).
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance 1 or 2 (depending on experience & qualifications).
What skills and experience we're looking for
Class Teacher Responsibilities:
1. To ensure the welfare / health and safety of all pupils in the school. This may involve liaising with other professionals and support agencies.
2. To observe school, LEA and general procedures and regulations in respect of Health and Safety.
3. To deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum as appropriate.
4. To devise, implement, review and monitor PLG’s for class pupils and to communicate contents to parents.
5. To monitor and review progress and to keep accurate assessment records as per policy.
6. To complete all necessary documentation by deadlines given.
7. To monitor attendance patterns of pupils and work towards maximising attendance.
8. To provide behaviour support in line with school policy.
9. To promote and monitor the personal and social development of the pupils.
10. To encourage pupils to develop positive self images and promote high self esteem.
11. To implement all school policies.
12. To maintain positive home/school links.
13. To monitor pupils and report all child protection concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead/Deputy
14. To work in partnership with classroom support staff, involving them in planning and evaluation in line with the school code of conduct.
15. To liaise with other professionals.
16. To inform other teachers and support workers of any factors affecting a pupils learning.
17. To facilitate any transition within or outside school.
18. To attend all school meetings as required.
19. To undertake any other task required by the Headteacher that is reasonable and possible within directed time.
20. Undertake professional development opportunities.
21. To undertake work related to the schools outreach service and ITT programme, including work in other settings as required.
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Subject Co-ordination / Faculty Responsibilities:
1. To produce (in consultation) and circulate basic documentation including policies and scheme of work.
2. To ensure that the aims, principles and practices are based on pupils needs and with regard for national guidelines.
3. To monitor continuity, progression, standards and assessments in faculty areas and ensure that appropriate means of moderating judgements are developed.
4. To prepare an annual subject/area development plan including a spending plan.
5. To stay abreast of current developments, maintain training and skills and to provide advice and support to help other staff maintain such standards.
6. To identify school training needs.
7. To ensure resources are of a high standard and sufficient for school needs.
8. To consult with LA Inspectors and advisers and seek regional advice if necessary.
9. To contribute to the School Development Plan.
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Senior Management Team Responsibilities: NONE
What the school offers its staff
Palmerston is a warm, friendly welcoming school & our staff put a lot of emphasis on supporting each other & promoting positive mental health.
Professional development opportunities are promoted across the whole team.
For example, a number of our support staff (class based & admin) have moved into teaching posts.
Flexible working opportunities
A "full time" post is standard school hours, term time only so is already quite "flexible".
Any requests for additional flexibility are fully considered, in line with the operational needs to ensure classes are fully staffed.
Consideration is always given for job share requests.
Further details about the role
Supporting pupils with challenging behaviours and personal care will be required.
Experience of supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties is essential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Palmerston School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 168 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Palmerston School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- palmerston-ao@palmerston.liverpool.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01514282128
With effect from Sept’23, our pupil numbers have increased significantly & we are now working across school sites (Woolton & Aigburth, in Liverpool).
We are seeking dedicated professional staff to join our expanding team, and work with us as we continue our provision, to enable the best possible outcomes for our students.
Palmerston is a secondary school & currently supports 170+ pupils, aged 11-19, with severe or profound learning difficulties. Many of the pupils have additional needs such as ASC, medical / physical needs, communication difficulties and/or challenging behaviour. The school was judged “outstanding” on its last 4 OFSTED inspections; has a very successful Teacher Training programme and supports mainstream schools via outreach & school to school support.
Arranging a visit to Palmerston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email palmerston-ao@palmerston.liverpool.sch.uk.
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