SEN Primary Teacher
Southgate School
Kirklees
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + SEN1
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2018
Job overview
SEN Primary Teacher – 2 jobs
Southgate School are looking to recruit a dynamic SEN Primary Teacher to join our innovative and inspirational child-centred provision. We recently relocated into a newly refurbished school and are set to expand, this is an exciting time to join us, offering a range of opportunities for development.
The successful candidate will:
- be committed to our whole school nurture approach
- plan and use personalised approaches to help pupils to achieve their individual potential
- need a strong grasp of a wide-range of communication strategies, including signing, visuals, PECs, AAC and autism aware approaches
- have a passion for children's learning and wellbeing
- deliver learning, especially for vulnerable learners, in an imaginative variety of ways that promote fun and enjoyment
- have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work as part of a team
- be positive, calm, sensitive and tenacious.
- have Team Teach training or the equivalent, and be calmly confident about managing behaviour, focusing on the use of de-escalation and emotional support
- be committed to the safeguarding of children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Applicants who would like to visit the school, please contact our Business Support Office.
Tel: 01484 504544 or email office@southgateschool.co.uk.
Visits will be available Thursday 19th and Friday 20th April.
To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form attached.
Application forms should be returned to Josephine Hallas, Business Manager at office@southgateschool.co.uk or to Southgate School, Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8TG by Friday 20th April 2018.
Shortlisting will be Friday 27th April 2018
(Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the School).
Interviews will be held on 11th May 2018
Attached documents
About Southgate School
- Southgate School
- Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield
- West Yorkshire
- HD5 8TG
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Southgate School
Southgate is a special school for pupils with complex needs and an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). We are a safe nurturing school where individuals are celebrated and our pupils are supported to develop their unique potential and are given a fresh start every day.
Our Aims
To focus on giving our pupils their best possible futures, enabling them to lead happy, safe and purposeful lives
To uphold and remain true to our vision and values, embedding the Nurture Principles to always put our pupils and their wellbeing first
To provide highly specialised SEND learning environments with skilled, dedicated, and motivated staff, ensuring all pupils make strong and sustained progress in all areas
To promote a strong sense of inclusion which encourages respect and tolerance, an enjoyment of diversity and difference, and a sense of community and mutual support that extends beyond the school gate
To actively recognise all forms of communication, including behaviour, to inform everything we do, working closely with all stakeholders, especially pupils, parents and carers
The Core Values of our School Community
Relationships - Relationships really matter for the wellbeing of everyone at Southgate
Our pupils will lead happier lives when they learn the skills required to form positive, reasonable and meaningful relationships with others
We give each and every pupil unconditional positive regard and a fresh start at every opportunity
We always model positive relationships, remaining calm, and treating each other with warmth and respect
Independence - We focus on making each pupil a little more independent every day
Becoming lifelong learners will enable our pupils to continue to develop their skills, knowledge and independence throughout their lives
Increased independence is the key to our pupils being well prepared for adulthood
We are committed to working with families and external services to support pupils with developing life skills and independence
Opportunity - We are all aspirational and make the most of opportunity; pupils are provided with challenge and enrichment
We are ambitious, and encourage our pupils to always try their best; we celebrate success
We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all school users, regardless of their background or characteristics; we celebrate diversity
Every moment of the school day is a learning opportunity
Communication - Developing communication is fundamental for our pupils to both learn and develop positive emotional wellbeing
We always promote and value pupil voice, ensuring that we listen to all methods of communication
We are committed to building positive communications with families and the community
Communication and relationships here are based on honesty, transparency and trust
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