PPA Cover Teacher
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Closing date
6 October 2021 at 5pm
Date listed
22 September 2021
Job details
Job role
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Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
SEN 1
PPA Cover Teacher job summary
The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint a well qualified, highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative classroom practitioner to join our specialist team, who will be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for pupils with special educational needs, including social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
The ideal candidate will be able to teach in, and have experience in at least one of the admission phases of the school that is KS2, 3 and 4. Ideally, you will have specialist experience and an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and trauma informed approaches, but we are also happy to accept applications from newly qualified teachers. The candidate will be fulfilling whole class duties, especially covering PPA time, therefore they will have a thorough understanding of planning and assessment in the classroom.
To be considered for the PPA Teacher position, you will:
• Hold a minimum of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Understand the SEND Code of Practice
• Be able to successfully lead a classroom for children with a diverse range of needs, planning and delivering lessons in line with the school’s curriculum intent, whilst keeping children safe and regulated.
• Be able to teach in at least one of the admission phases of the school – That is KS2, 3 and 4 – it is desirable if you are able to work across all phases
• Be able to each in more than one subject.
• Be committed to inclusive practice and trauma informed practice.
• Be open minded to new ways of working.
• Be able to manage and modify challenging behaviour in a firm but supportive manner.
• Be child centered, flexible and have a good sense of humour.
• Have a genuine desire to work as part of a motivated team
• Be committed to providing outstanding provision for the pupils within your care.
As The Observatory School grows we are creating a team which has high expectations and sets high standards for both pupils and colleagues. If you believe that you fit this description we would like to hear from you.
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.
About The Observatory School
- School type
- Special school, ages 7 to 16
- School size
- 116 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Observatory School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- businessmanager@theobservatoryschool.wirral.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01516527093
Founded in 2007, The Observatory School is nestled in the village of Bidston at the foot of the historic Bidston Hill. The school is set in several acres of leafy grounds and we are bound by forests and greenbelt land. Everything that our children need is on-site, from the state of the art classrooms to sports pitches, sensory play areas and highly specialist social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) and Autistic Spextrum Condition (ASC) Nurture Bases.
We aim to develop happy, confident, and well-rounded individuals that aspire to be more than they thought they could be.
Our pupils experience a highly supportive and nurturing curriculum, develop leadership skills, and a lifelong love of learning. Our happy, nurturing environment gives every single pupil the confidence to strive for the best and work together with our staff and other children to realise their full potential
We have a proven track record of turning around some of the most vulnerable groups of learners in the area. The children’s progress both in school and through our extraordinary experiences outside the classroom is exceptional. These experiences and bespoke and unique to our school.
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