English Teacher - New Barn School

English Teacher - New Barn School

Are you looking for a new role? New Barn School is currently under going development and will be expanding come September '24. This has opened up a number of new vacancies at an exciting time for the school.

New Barn School is a special educational needs school, NAS accredited with an Ofsted rated 'Good' that caters for academically able autistic students with associated difficulties, including ADHD and complex needs. The majority of students will have either of statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan (EHCP). Our dedicated staff are committed to creating a learning culture that enables the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

We are welcoming applications for the position of an English Teacher who can teach up to GCSE level. The ability to teach an additional subject will be a distinct advantage. As would experience of supporting students with Autism and / or other associated learning difficulties. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, qualified and enthusiastic English teacher to support the school with securing outstanding outcomes for the students.

Specific Duties Include:

• The teaching of pupil/s according to their individual educational needs and abilities.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all pupils that are appropriate to their age and ability.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development of pupil progress, attainment and behaviour.
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst all pupils and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.
• Sharing in any possible and reasonable way the effective management, organisation, order and discipline of the school.
• Working with the Senco to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP’s), Individual Behaviour Plans (IBP’s) and Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s).
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff to ensure the best interests of all pupils.
• Participating in In-Service education and training courses as well as continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

Role Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Delivery of the English curriculum, so that it meets the aims of the school and the needs of all students.
• To ensure that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives.
• To ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with the departmental schemes of work and school policies.
• To take into account the differing ability lessons of students and differentiate work accordingly.
• To encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets.
• To encourage and foster intellectual curiosity.
• To deal with inappropriate behaviour quickly and effectively according to the school behaviour policy.
• To check that all subject matter is effectively communicated and understood by all groups of students.
• To keep careful records of student progress in line with school policy.
• To keep work areas tidy and well organised, in line with our ASD policy.

You should have a proven ability of maintaining and delivering innovative curriculum, be self motivated with outstanding organisation and planning skills.

New Barn School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.