SEND Teacher
The Highcrest Academy, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQThis job expired on 4 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
4 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + SEN allowance (amount subject to experience) + £2,000 bursary for direct applications, paid over two years
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a creative, forward-thinking, passionate SEN Teacher with experience of teaching students with moderate learning difficulties and SEMH. As a class teacher, you will take a creative and flexible approach to teaching pupils, tailoring your delivery to their educational needs. You will ensure delivery of the school’s alternative curriculum maximises students’ development and achievement. The role will be challenging but rewarding in equal measure.
You will be based in the Learning Support Department, working with a small group of students in KS4 and joining an established team of Learning Support Assistants, Higher Level Teaching Assistants and a dynamic, forward-thinking SENDCo with a wide range of experience. You will have excellent communication skills and enjoy building nurturing relationships. You will be willing to deliver a range of entry-level courses and have excellent written English skills. You will enjoy working in collaboration with members of the wider school community and have the drive to be part of a new approach to supporting students with SEN under the mainstream umbrella.
In this role, you will:
- Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities in line with the alternative curriculum on offer and making use of the resources available.
- Deliver effective lessons that are adapted for individual students’ learning needs.
- Ensure the required standards of classroom management and student behaviour are met.
- Monitor, evaluate and review practice and revise strategies to ensure students engage and underperformance is challenged.
- Be prepared to share strategies and teaching methods with the school community.
- Be flexible and highly creative.
- Attend staff and parent meetings in line with the school calendar.
- Ensure learner portfolios are managed, moderated and in line with subject specifications.
What the school offers its staff
Highcrest offers an extensive CPD package for more experienced teachers. This provision of training has been praised as outstanding by an external assessor and highlighted in the local press.
“Staff feel very well supported by senior leaders. According to staff, they feel valued because senior leaders are approachable…”.Ofsted Report February 2020
A thriving and friendly academy in the heart of the community, with staff recognition schemes, free gym and staff sports teams, to counter the free breakfast, “Friday Treats” and on-site coffee shop!
Further details about the role
Please be aware that the academy is closed for half term from 26 May to 4 June but we will be in touch on our return.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (policies on web). All members of staff are in a “regulated” role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.
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About The Highcrest Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1068 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Highcrest Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@highcrestacademy.org.uk
"The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere" and "Pupils at The Highcrest Academy happily live up to the school's motto of 'aspire and achieve'." Ofsted 2020
All who work at the academy reinforce our six virtues linked to our motto (Ambition, Sensitivity, Purpose, Integrity, Resilience and Eloquence), helping us instil a culture of excellence that runs throughout every strand of our Academy.
Situated in the leafy Chilterns and within easy reach of Central London, Highcrest is culturally and academically diverse and is the only academy in Buckinghamshire that caters for students of ‘all abilities’. Some of our students need all your support, whilst others need to be challenged and stretched. Our inclusive and successful House system, a wide range of clubs, visits and trips helps to bring our whole school community together. There are approximately 1,000 students on roll, including the Sixth Form. Recent additions to our site include a gym and restaurant/coffee shop for both staff and students, as well as a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre.
A thriving and friendly academy in the heart of the community, where your well-being is paramount. We offer staff recognition schemes, free gym and staff sports teams, plus a paid Well-being Day for all staff. There is also the possibility of shared staff living accommodation and on-site parking.
Arranging a visit to The Highcrest Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@highcrestacademy.org.uk.
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