Teacher
Whitefield School, London, E17 4AZ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as all safer recruitment checks have been received.
Closing date
18 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Needs
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,413.00 - £53,994.00 Annually (Actual) Plus 1/2SEN points (Outer London)
Teacher job summary
SEND Teacher – Whitefield School
Enjoyment, Achievement and Wellbeing for all
Whitefield School, a proud member of the Learning in Harmony Trust, is seeking a dedicated and passionate SEND Teacher to join our inclusive and dynamic team.Our Trust is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where every child is empowered to achieve their full potential.
About Us
At Whitefield School, we believe in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the diverse needs of our students. As part of the Learning in Harmony Trust, we offer a unique opportunity for professionals looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a supportive, creative, and forward-thinking setting. Our Trust values professional development, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for all learners.
The Role
We are looking for a SEND Teacher who:
Has a strong understanding of SEND practices and a commitment to inclusive education, or is enthusiastic about developing their knowledge and skills in this area.
Can plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of students with SEND.
Works collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to support student progress.
Demonstrates resilience, flexibility, and a positive approach to challenges.
Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are very welcome to apply. We offer a supportive induction programme and mentoring to help you build a strong foundation for a successful teaching career in SEND.
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative school community.
Access to high-quality professional development and career progression opportunities within the Trust.
A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance including PPA time that can be from home
Opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide initiatives and networks.
Tailored support for ECTs, including mentoring and professional learning pathways.
Join Us
Whether you are an experienced SEND teacher or an Early Career Teacher eager to gain expertise in this rewarding area, we would love to hear from you. If you are passionate about inclusive education and committed to making a difference, Whitefield School offers the support and opportunity to grow and thrive.
Core Purpose:
Planning, preparing and implementing learning activities so that children and young people enjoy learning, achieve their full potential and experience a sense of wellbeing.
Creating a positive learning environment as set out in the school’s ‘Positive Behaviour for Learning Manifesto’.
Leading a class team to provide outstanding teaching and learning for all children and young people.
Assessing, recording and reporting progress for children and young people within the class.
Preparing for and contributing to Person Centred Reviews.
Working in partnership with parents, colleagues and other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Assessment, Target Setting and Recording Progress
Provide feedback to children and young people in relation to progress and achievement and support them, where they can, to assess their own learning;
Maintain objective and accurate records and reports on achievement, progress and other matters, collating appropriate evidence and entering data into the school systems;
Prepare for Person Centred Reviews and contribute to them so that achievements are celebrated and key issues discussed.
Partnership Working
- Support the role of parents in learning by sharing information with them in meetings or through written communication and by taking account of their views in planning and teaching;
- Liaise with other professionals to design and implement learning programmes for individuals and to ensure a rich and varied curriculum;
- Make referrals to other professionals where appropriate, in discussion with the appropriate Vice Principal;
- Represent the school at external meetings as requested by the Principal
Personal Development and School Improvement
- Take an active part in training and other development opportunities and apply what is learnt to improve teaching and learning;
- Participate in the Trust’s Appraisal process;
- Contribute to training and development for colleagues, including supporting members of the team;
- Take responsibility within a named area of the curriculum as directed by the Principal – for example co-ordinating resources, identifying training opportunities or planning enrichment activities within the named area;
- Contribute to focus groups and other means of reviewing and improving the curriculum;
- Attend meetings called by the school.
Teaching and Learning
- Plan and implement appropriate teaching and learning activities to address challenging learning objectives in all areas of the curriculum, appropriately differentiated to meet the needs of all children and young people in the class;
- Work within the Trust’s Positive Behaviour Policy to improve the quality of children and young people’s lives, to establish appropriate behaviour for learning and to help them work with other people;
- Support children and young people to experience positive wellbeing through appropriate learning and leisure activities and by creating a supportive ethos within the class;
- Establish productive working relationships with children and young people, acting as a role model and setting high expectations;
- Direct and support other members of the team so that they develop and use their skills to provide a rich curriculum and a positive learning experience for all children and young people in the class;
- Support and oversee inclusion for children and young people through experiences in other schools, colleges and work experience schemes;
- Plan and lead educational visits, including residential visits, as appropriate to the needs and interests of the children and young people in the class;
- Work with other members of the team to create classroom and corridor displays which celebrate progress and support learning.
General Responsibilities
All employees are expected to:
- Undertake any training commensurate with the post.
- Show a responsible attitude to health and safety issues and have due regard for their personal safety and that of others.
- Support, uphold and contribute to the development of the school's equal rights policies and practices in respect of both employment issues and the delivery of services to the community.
The Learning in Harmony Trust reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Trust’s business. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Whitefield School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 374 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitefield School website
Special Educational Needs
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