Class Teacher (SEND)
The Cedars Academy, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6QDThis job expired on 15 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 March 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- MPS
Additional allowances
SEN
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate must be able to work well in a team and enjoy the challenge of delivering an innovative and inclusive curriculum where key skills are embedded within a range of practical and sensory approaches in the classroom, the outdoor environment and in our therapeutic spaces. Experience of, or a willingness to learn how to support learning with symbol software and other communication packages is essential. You will be committed to working with children who have learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities and will be understanding of their learning and emotional needs. The role requires you to be an organised and reflective practitioner who will be able to work closely with other professionals and develop effective relationships with parents and carers.
What the school offers its staff
Cedars is a friendly community where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves on being a professional learning community where no one is ever the finished article - all members of staff shape their own professional development by engaging with research, following their own lines of inquiry and working with colleagues to share knowledge and expertise. Early Career Teachers are very welcome to apply.
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to lead a Key Stage 1/2 group of students with complex cognitive and emotional needs.
You would be responsible for planning, teaching and assessing the curriculum in a creative and cross curricular approach. This post would be best suited to a Primary Practitioner as experience of and expertise in all core curriculum areas at EYFS, KS1/2 depth is required.
If you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to our students, we would love to hear from you.
Candidates are encouraged to contact the Deputy Head of School at joanne.carr@cedarstrust.org.uk to arrange a visit.
Applications to be received by Monday 15th of April 2024 at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23rd of April 2024.
Commitment to safeguarding
All staff and trustees are committed to our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at Cedars Academy. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection. Our safeguarding procedures apply to all staff volunteers, visitors and trustees and are consistent with those of the Gateshead Safeguarding Children Partnership.
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About The Cedars Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 238 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Cedars Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- joanne.carr@cedarstrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01914874595
Cedars School and Cedars College are part of Cedars Academy Trust. We educate children with complex needs from EYFS to Year 9 at our school in Low Fell and young people with complex needs in Key Stages 4 & 5 (Years 10 to 13) at our college in Walker Terrace, Gateshead.
Arranging a visit to The Cedars Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joanne.carr@cedarstrust.org.uk.
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