Teacher of ICT
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Sefton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + SEN1
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2021
Job overview
We are looking for an outstanding and innovative ICT Teacher with QTS to join our fantastic team at Presfield High School. As an ICT Teacher, you will have responsibility for the ICT curriculum and take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs in a way that maximises children’s achievement. The successful candidate will be an innovative teacher, capable of teaching KS3, KS4 and KS5. They will develop and drive forward an exciting curriculum that builds on students interests and offers qualifications to meet a variety of ability levels.
Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible. You will be expected to share our vision of shaping futures, changing lives by empowering vulnerable young people, to advocate for themselves, be happy and contribute positively to society.
Whilst prior knowledge of Autism and previous experience of working in an SEN environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills, commitment and levels of resilience are just as important.
We welcome applications of all ranges of experience including NQT.
When it comes to looking after our students, we never settle for second best.
About Us
Presfield High School is an oversubscribed specialist provision which caters for students with a primary diagnosis of Autism from age 11 through to 19. All our 111 students have an EHCP which identifies Autism as their primary need. We are advocates of Dr Stephen Shore’s belief that “If you have met one child with autism you have met ONE child with autism”.
This underpins all that we do and we are committed to challenging the stereotypical views that are often associated with Autism.
We passionately believe in empowering our students and their families to advocate for their individual needs to support them to make meaningful contributions to society and to gain employment if that is their chosen destination. This is demonstrated in our diverse curriculum that promotes an aspirational academic and social pathway.
Interested candidates are welcome to attend for an informal tour around the school, however due to COVID-19, tours will be conducted after 3.30pm and candidates will be required to wear a face covering whilst on school premises. Please contact the School Office on 01704 227831 should you wish to arrange a tour of the school.
We are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and Young People and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Due to the nature of the work involved, this post is "exempt" from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
How to apply
Applicants should refer to the below Job Description and Person Specification and return their completed application forms to recruitment@presfieldschool.org.
Please note: we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date for applications: 10am on Monday 17th May 2021
Shortlisting: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Initial Telephone Interview: Thursday 20th May 2021 and Friday 21st May 2021
Interviews to be held (by Zoom): Tuesday 25th May 2021
Formal Lesson Observations: Wednesday 26th May or Thursday 27th May 2021
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About Presfield High School and Specialist College
- Presfield High School and Specialist College
- Preston New Road, Southport
- Merseyside
- PR9 8PA
- United Kingdom
Presfield High School changes lives. We are a National Autistic Society accredited, oversubscribed school situated in Southport, Merseyside. All students have an EHCP with ASC as their primary need. We are advocates of Dr Stephen Shore’s belief that “If you have met one child with autism you have met ONE child with autism”. This underpins all that we do and we are committed to challenging the stereotypical views that are often associated with Autism.
We passionately believe in empowering our students and their families to advocate for their individual needs to support them to make meaningful contributions to society and to gain employment if that is their chosen destination. This is demonstrated in our diverse curriculum that promotes an aspirational academic and social pathway.The school catchment area is predominantly Sefton with some students travelling from Lancashire.
We place as much emphasis on progress in social development as we do in academic progress. Our primary focus is to support students to increase their employability and quality of life opportunities. Our curriculum changes with each cohort and is bespoke to the students needs. Several students follow individualised timetables. Our qualification suite continues to expand and includes Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 and GCSE qualifications. Extensive work is undertaken to prepare students for the rigours of public examinations whilst maintaining our emphasis on developing life skills.
The school receives additional support from a Speech and Language therapist, Parent Support Advisor, School Nurse and Occupational Therapy/Mental Health/Sensory Specialists. All students have a sensory need assessment upon entry to the school. On a case by case basis, we run intervention programmes to support emotional and mental health issues, reading recovery, dyslexia, anger management and self esteem. We also have a dedicated Behavioral/Pastoral Support Team.
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