Lead for Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes
This job expired on 28 November 2023 – see similar jobs
Earliest start date
1 January 2024
Latest start date
15 April 2024
Closing date
28 November 2023 at 8am
Date listed
10 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday term time plus INSETs and Twlights plus directed hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to U9
Additional allowances
TLR 2 £7,485.61
SEN £2,539
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified Teacher with a strong background in working with pupils with special needs
Experience / training in working with pupils in either the primary or secondary phases
Successful experience of working with other specialisms and agencies
ASD specific qualifications
PROACT SCIPr-UK Instructor or equivalent
Qualifications in Therapeutic Interventions
Qualifications in Mental Health Issues
Understanding of ASD from a developmental perspective
Knowledge of play based approaches such as DIR-Floortime, P.L.A.Y., RDI
A knowledge of Therapeutic Thinking and its application in practice
An understanding of TEACCH
A knowledge of SCERTS and its application
Ability to manage a team and effect change throughout the school
Ability to line-manage a team using the Bluesky system or equivalent, advise and set targets, commission CPD and review strategically and developmentally
Ability to model teaching strategies in classrooms and work effectively alongside class teachers, assistants and other professionals
Ability to motivate and encourage pupils through effective building of relationships
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and plan jointly
Ability to work effectively with and to offer support to parents and families
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to write concise, reflective and effective reports that can readily be shared within the school community, and also with parents and carers
Able to confidently and competently apply knowledge and skills acquired from training into a practical context, in and outside formal classroom settings
Be innovative and clear thinking
Commitment to undertake additional training relevant to the post
Commitment to undertaking a detailed induction programme
Firm understanding of the subject in relation to pupils with special needs
Good planning and organisational skills including recording and note-taking
Sound literacy and numeracy skills
What the school offers its staff
- Training: A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
- Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance with a supportive whole staff team and governing body
- A generous site in a well-established community location close to the river Thames and the beautiful surrounding countryside
- an exciting and challenging role
- a fantastic pupil population with supportive parents and families
- a highly profession staff team
- onsite parking
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider
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About Brookfields Special School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Brookfields Special School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@brookfields.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0118 942 1382
SEN School catering for 3 to 19 year olds
Arranging a visit to Brookfields Special School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@brookfields.w-berks.sch.uk.
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