Mechanics/Motor Vehicle Technology or Construction Multi-Skills Teacher
Nightingale Community Academy, London, SW17 7DFThis job expired on 5 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
5 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 36.5 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London Teacher's Pay Scale (Unqualified/Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale + SEN dependent on experience and qualifications)
Additional allowances
SEN
What skills and experience we're looking for
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Qualified Teacher Status (or QTS anticipated)
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Recent successful experience of working with
and/or teaching learners with special educational
needs within a school setting
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Proven track record in developing and
implementing a successful Citizenship curriculum
for Secondary school
- Proven ability to demonstrate excellent classroom practice
- Proven ability in working successfully as part of a staff team
- Evidence of knowing how to evaluate one’s own strengths and weaknesses
- Evidence of effective partnership working with
parents and carers
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Knowledge and experience of current good
practice and curriculum developments in special
and mainstream primary education provision
- Knowledge of how the National Curriculum Programmes of Study can guide curriculum planning
- Knowledge of child development
- More extensive knowledge of and/or interest in at least one curriculum area
- Knowledge of successful practice in teaching learners on the autistic spectrum or social, emotional mental health including the ability to promote appropriate behaviour
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Firm commitment to one’s own continuing
professional development
- Generate enthusiasm for new ideas in both learners and staff and inspire others with confidence
- Communicate effectively to groups and individuals, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to a variety of issues and a willingness to actively listen to others
- Analyse situations, to prioritise and to help to implement realistic solutions
- Provide advice and guidance to parents in a positive and clear manner
- Remain calm when working under pressure
- Commitment to the provision of high quality education and pastoral care for all learners
- Expectation of high learner achievement
- Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people
- Evidence of understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity and respect for learners’ individual differences
- Commitment to family partnership in education
and developing links between school, home & the
community
What the school offers its staff
The role provides routine opportunities forprofessionaldevelopment that can lead to specialist SEND accreditation.
Further details about the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a subject leader of mechanics and motor vehicle technology or construction skills to join our vocational team. This unique opportunity would allow you to set up a new curriculum delivering ABC and/or City and Guilds qualifications to very small groups of students aged 14-19 in an impressive workshop space. We are looking for an experienced practitioner with relevant trade qualifications, recent industry experience, and the passion, knowledge and skills to deliver Entry Level 3- Level 2 qualifications to young people with a range of special educational needs. You will need to have enthusiasm and patience to personalise learning and have the communication skills needed to make network links with local industry to help our students transition from sixth form to employment or further training.
Commitment to safeguarding
Nightingale Community Academy and Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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About Nightingale Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 120 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Nightingale Community Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@nightingaleca.org
- Phone number
- 02088749096
Nightingale Community Academy is a school for boys aged between 5 and 19 who have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or Statement of SEN for social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Some learners also have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or other learning difficulties. At Nightingale Community Academy we are committed to raising the expectations of our learner group, removing barriers to learning and delivering attainment at the highest level.
“Since the start of the school in September 2016, the principal and his leadership team have shown a tireless determination to improve the education it offers. Their ‘no excuses’ approach means that nothing other than the highest quality of education is good enough”. (Ofsted February 2019) – (The full Ofsted Report, is now available on our website).
Nightingale Community Academy is committed to a multi-disciplinary approach to meeting learners’ needs, and promotes high quality professional development for all staff.
Arranging a visit to Nightingale Community Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@nightingaleca.org.
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