Teacher - Post 16

About Magdalen Court School

Magdalen Court School provides education for up to 80 pupils with special educational needs. The focus for the school is to support pupils with high levels of anxiety and specific learning difficulties including autism.

Magdalen Court School strives to create an environment where each pupil’s individual strengths, talents and aptitudes are nurtured and developed. It is an inclusive school which works to provide a first-class education that encourages pupils to think independently and to develop their full intellectual, creative and physical potential. Its success is the result of the recognition of the unique worth and importance of each child.

By knowing every pupil socially, emotionally and academically, Magdalen Court School can be sure that each pupil will flourish and acquire the confidence and self-belief to achieve a fulfilling and successful future and to become confident, accomplished and ambitious young adults.

We have a vacancy for a TEACHER to start September 2022 (if possible)/ January 2023

Salary: Dependent on experience +SEN Allowance

We have an excellent and exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative SEN teacher to join our vibrant and passionate Post 16 department. We invite applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role. We are looking for a SEN Teacher who has some experience working with pupils with complex needs, who can demonstrate they have significant skills relevant to this post 16 post. You will be required to facilitate the ongoing progress and development of our post 16 provision and engage young adults in a range of learning and personal development programmes, both on and off-site.

The successful candidate will be a talented teacher; a creative thinker; a team player; student centred; and relate well to challenging students. 

You will:

Be a qualified teacher with the ability to inspire young people with SEN or have proven experience of planning and delivering an effective and stimulating curriculum to post 16 pupils with SEN. 

Be passionate about helping students who can sometimes find school life challenging.

Be flexible, positive and have a ‘can do’ attitude.

Be an excellent teacher with a successful track record of impacting positively upon student progress;

Be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 

Main Responsibilities:

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced and relevant differentiated curriculum as appropriate to the needs of the learners, with a focus on developing life and social skills and vocational skills alongside academic achievements.

To provide, facilitate and develop a personalised curriculum for pupils which supports their aspirations.

To teach highly effective lessons, support students and monitor student’s progress in order to develop pupil achievements, develop life skills and prepare them for adulthood.

To develop their own practice and work to the ‘Teachers’ standards’ DfE, alongside an ongoing drive to reinforce the vision and values of the school including the understanding of pupils needs through the EHCP’s.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Learning

Provide a high- quality learning experience for students.

To ensure lessons are well resourced within the constraints of the Post 16 budget.

To plan differentiated lessons, which provide for the variety of special needs within the provision.

To plan and oversee the effective deployment of teacher assistants within the provision.

To work with instructors to ensure their effective deployment ensuring the instructor focuses on the development of life skills and appropriate qualifications.

• Assessment

To maintain and update student assessments in line with school policies and practice.

To provide data in line with the QA and accountability matrix.

To produce reports for students taught.

• Curriculum

To assist in the selection and development of appropriate schemes of work.

To assist in the ongoing development of the curriculum.

To plan and organise vocational learning and work experience opportunities.

• Staff Development and Quality Assurance

To engage in the school’s professional development through engaging with the QA and Accountability Matrix.

To actively engage in the school’s appraisal process.

To maintain an up-to-date and relevant knowledge of SEND.

• Communication

To communicate effectively with parents on a regular basis including formal and informal events.

To communicate with external agencies.

• Other Duties

To ensure the safeguarding of students as a priority, at all times following the school’s Safeguarding policies and practice.

To manage the Post16 provision in line with school’s Health and Safety policy.

To undertake assessment of activities.

The above duties are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned to them by the Senior Leadership Team.

This job description will be kept under review and may be amended via consultation with the individual, Governing Body and/or Senior Leadership Team as required.  

Employment Duties to be performed in accordance with the provisions of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and within the range of teachers’ duties set out in that document, where this is appropriate to the appointment.

• Closing date: 9am Thursday 7th of July 2022

A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development will be provided.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please ensure you read and understand our Privacy Notice, which is attached with this pack, before applying. We make appointments in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection Policy. 

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

How to apply:

Please complete the teacher’s application form which accompanies this advert and can also be found on our school website  Vacancies » Magdalen Court School

When completing application forms, applicants are advised that submitting an incorrect or insufficiently completed application form will result in non-selection for interview. Particular attention should be made to supplying a full career history since secondary education and referees meeting the required criteria

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: h.austin@magdalencourtschool.co.uk 

Please note: CVs will not be considered.