TEACHER AND SUBJECT LEADER FOR KS4 LIFE SKILLS
Corley Centre, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 8AZThis job expired on 13 March 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
13 March 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 February 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490
Additional allowances
Post has SEN 1
TEACHER AND SUBJECT LEADER FOR KS4 LIFE SKILLS job summary
We are seeking a highly driven, creative and nurturing teacher to deliver a creative, practically focused Life Skills curriculum to a small class of students in Years 10 and 11. Governors are seeking someone who will create a calm, consistent, structured learning environment in which students develop self-esteem and self-efficacy and move forward in their learning to maximise their true potential. Supportive contact with parents will be essential.
Corley Centre is a secondary special school for children with complex social and communication difficulties. A significant number of students have an autism diagnosis. Students bring a range of abilities and aspirations, special educational needs, vulnerabilities, challenges and behaviours. Student attainment covers the full National Curriculum and GCSE/vocational range.
Students work towards a range of qualifications including Functional Skills English and Maths, and ASDAN Certificates of Personal Effectiveness and Employability, plus additional complementary qualifications, providing a broad and balanced curriculum. Incorporating students’ personal interests and linking learning across subjects will be key.
All teachers at Corley Centre are Subject Leaders. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring a challenging and robust KS4 Life Skills curriculum, which prepares students for Post 16 pathways and beyond.
The post holder will also be required to deliver some PSHCE in KS3 and KS4.
Applications are welcome from teachers with at least 2 years’ experience in mainstream or special schools. Applications are particularly welcome from core subject specialists.
Experience of teaching children on the autism spectrum is essential.
Application forms and further details are available by contacting the school via email mwilkinson@corley.coventry.sch.uk and on the school’s website, corleycentre.co.uk.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to application or interview or contact the Headteacher for an informal discussion.
Corley Centre is on half term from the 22nd February – 1st March, please email mwilkinson@corley.coventry.sch.uk should you have any queries or if you would like to arrange a visit.
All applications are returnable direct to the school.
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 Corley Centre
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 18
- School size
- 136 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- mwilkinson@corley.coventry.sch.uk
Corley Centre is a secondary special school for students with complex social and communication difficulties. Many of our students have a diagnosis of autism and their academic abilities span the full National Curriculum and GCSE range.
The school has been awarded NAS Autism Accreditation
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