Complex Needs Practitioner/Nurture Curriculum Lead [KS3-KS5] for Outstanding ASD provision
Bradfields Academy
Chatham, Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + 2 SEN + TLR3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019 or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 27 September 2018
Job overview
OFSTED said in 2017: Pupils flourish because they are extremely well looked after in a nurturing and enabling environment. Pupils demonstrate an intrinsic pride in their work and a love of learning. The school transforms pupils’ lives and opens up the world to them.
We are seeking to appoint a talented, creative and innovative practitioner to our staff team who can be instrumental in furthering the magic we create in this very successful part of our Academy provision for students in the 11-19 age range with Complex ASD.
The successful candidate should have a clear understanding about effective teaching, raising and sustaining achievement, and the care and support of complex individuals. They should have a vision and a drive to deliver meaningful and personalised curriculums.
They should be a good communicator, able to engage effectively with students, heads of departments and parents/carers. Ideally, they should have experience of working with non-verbal students and be familiar with alternative forms of communication, sensory processing issues, and a clear understanding of behaviour as a learning need.
We are looking for a quality teacher willing to lead our excellent and happy team of staff to further develop Bradfields as a well-known and respected Special Academy. The successful candidate will be provided with individualised professional support and induction; including accessing further professional qualifications as required.
We would encourage interested applicants to arrange a visit to our academy as we are confident that such an opportunity will convince them that they would really love to work at Bradfields!
Please look at our website: www.bradfieldsacademy.co.uk
Staff at Bradfields have access to the Fortis Trust package of benefits, which includes a wide range of professional development opportunities, and wellbeing support. Staff can also join the salary sacrifice scheme for childcare vouchers and the cycle to work scheme. As a Mindful Employer organization, we also encourage staff to take part in regular ‘wellbeing days’ during the year.
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults). We are an equal opportunities employer.
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About Bradfields Academy
Bradfields Academy is an innovative and forward-looking specialist SEND provision which provides education for students who experience a co-morbidity of complex learning disabilities and difficulties [CLDD] including speech, language, emotional, sensory, physical and autistic spectrum disabilities. It aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our educational programme, which is cited as being excellent, has resulted in year-on-year improvements in exam passes and rates of progress that warranted OFSTED outstanding judgements for achievement [2022 and 2017]. Our pastoral programme is extensive and impacts student well-being, resilience and self-esteem.
Mission, Values and Aims
Bradfields Academy aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our Mission
Striving for excellence where all within our community flourish
Our Ethos and Values
- Aspiration and Success
- Collaboration and Inclusivity
- Respect and Resilience
Our Aims
- Develop the confidence to be curious, imaginative and take calculated risks.
- Develop recreational and work‑related skills that extend beyond the academy.
- Develop a sustainable sense of personal pride and self‑worth.
- Guide and prepare students for each new phase of their life.
Wellbeing Vision Statement
At Bradfields Academy, for all individuals to thrive, learn and achieve, they must feel happy, safe and supported. We strive to achieve a culture that: promotes a healthy lifestyle; cares for each other; celebrates successes and provides the ability to work through difficulties, and extend this into our wider communities. Within our academy, we develop character strengths and promote the resilience needed to make the most of the life that lies ahead.
Exam Results
Our examination results continue to show that irrespective of need and diagnosis, all students, when provided with appropriate support and challenge can achieve accreditation. Furthermore, we are evidencing increasing numbers of students achieving qualifications, in certain subjects, that are in line with those achieved by their peers in mainstream settings.
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