Teacher of SEND

Christ's College, Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1JY

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  19 July 2024 at 5pm

• Date listed

  5 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,350.00 - £47,839.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

Teacher of SEND job summary

Key responsibilities:

1. Curriculum Design and Delivery:

- Develop and implement a bespoke curriculum tailored to the individual needs of our students.

- Deliver engaging and effective lessons in literacy and numeracy, including practical resources and demonstrations as required.

- Facilitate ASDAN and other recognised alternative pathways to support students’ personal and social development. This will include outdoor learning and off-site visits.

2. Individualised Education Plans:

- Work alongside the SENDCO to ensure that the SEND register and strategies are kept up to date for the children within your groups.

-Ensure pupils are set realistic and achievable goals.

- Monitor and assess students’ progress, adapting teaching strategies and interventions accordingly.

- Collaborate with other professionals, including the SEN team, therapists, and external agencies, to ensure comprehensive support for students.

3. Classroom Management:

- Establish a positive and nurturing classroom environment that promotes self-esteem, confidence, and learning.

- Implement effective behaviour management teaching strategies to support all learners including children with ASC and/or ADHD.

- Use a range of inclusive teaching techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

4. Pastoral Support:

- Provide emotional and social support to students, helping them develop resilience and coping strategies.

- Foster strong relationships with students, parents, and carers, maintaining open and effective communication.

- Offer guidance and support for students transitioning between educational settings.

5. Professional Development:

- Stay abreast of current research, best practices, and developments in SEND education.

- Participate in continuous professional development opportunities and training sessions.

- Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues to promote a culture of collaborative learning.

6. Assessment and Reporting:

- Conduct regular assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching methods as needed.

- Prepare detailed and accurate reports on student performance for internal and external stakeholders.

- Contribute to school-wide evaluations and improvement plans.

General duties

Understand, accept and follow the College’s Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.

To report all matters of concern in line with the school procedure.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the school. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Christ’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, volunteers, governors and visitors to share this commitment. We recognise that all adults, including temporary staff, volunteers and governors, have a full and active part to play in protecting our students from harm, and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern.

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About Christ's College, Guildford

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 669 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Christ's College, Guildford website (opens in new tab)
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Christ's College is part of the Good Shepherd Trust and is a thriving secondary school serving the non-Christian and Christian community of Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas. Our aim for the students at Christ's College is that they should develop the core values of service, respect, stewardship, co-operation and love.

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