Complex Needs Teacher
Underley Garden School
Cumbria
- Expired
- Salary:
- Pay range from £23,212 Unqualified teacher & M1-6 Qualified
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2019
Job overview
Due to the significant expansion of the school, Underley Garden seeks two enthusiastic teachers who can inspire children with complex and severe learning needs across their personalised curriculum. Early years foundation stage (EYFS) experience beneficial to the role due to the needs of the children. Our pupils need engaging, creative, practical learning so teachers need the ability to thrive in a flexible curriculum structure and fully utilise our facilities to offer personalised programmes. Our complex needs teachers are required to run a child lead classroom and adapt their plans to the individual children.
Teachers at UG are encouraged to take a creative approach, seeking ways to positively engage with and motivate pupils through lessons and learning activities which promote learning and show progress against their individual learning outcomes.
The young people who attend Underley Garden all have an EHCP. Underley Garden meets the needs of a range of SEN including; Autism, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health & Medical needs and related behavioural difficulties.
We can offer an attractive package, including planning and preparation time, a well-organised and resourced department, friendly, supportive colleagues, well motivated young people and small class sizes.
For more information about the job or to arrange a visit, please contact us on 015242 71569
Information about the school can be found at www.underleygarden.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 4th October 2019
Interviews: Week beginning 14th October (day TBC)
To start: ASAP or by start of Spring term.
The School reserves the right to interview and/or make an appointment before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Underley Garden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About Underley Garden School
Underley Garden is a unique setting, providing specialist education and care through the highest levels of expertise. On our most recent Ofsted we were rated 'Outstanding' in all areas.
Our highly personalised approach ensures a more inclusive life for children & young adults, whatever their range of of complex needs: including autism, learning & communication difficulties, and associated problems.
Residential & day places are much sought after: from Primary years at “Holly Trees” through to Secondary & Adult Care. In our specialist environment of understanding and calm, our focus is to make learning opportunities appropriate, meaningful and relevant, with an emphasis on social and communication skills.
Our highly trained, experienced staff are dedicated to unpick each pupil’s specific needs and match them with an integrated blend of educational and therapeutic aims which ensures progress and success.
The onsite therapists – Speech and Language, Occupational, Educational Psychologists and Learning Disability Nurses – regularly visit each class and home to help ensure our therapeutic approach is embedded across every aspect of Underley Garden life.
Our location, on a private estate close to the Lake District, offers personal space to explore & enjoy the beautiful environment as well as wonderful opportunities to join local community activities such as our recent success as winners of Cumbria in Bloom.
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