Class Teacher (Primary and Secondary)

Seva Education is a leading provider of comprehensive support services for individuals with challenging behaviour and learning disabilities. We are dedicated to creating inclusive and nurturing educational environments where every student can thrive. With a range of services including Day Respite, Respite, Residential, Supported Living, and Education, we are committed to empowering our students and helping them reach their full potential.

Position: SEN Teacher

Location: Harrow and Neasden

Main purpose

The teacher will:

·        Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

·        Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

·        Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s curriculum and schemes of work

·        Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

·        Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils

·        Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

·        Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

·        Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

·        Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

·        Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision

·        Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

·        Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes

·        Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline

·        Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

·        Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

·        Be vigilant in maintaining health and safety within the classroom and school environment.

Professional development

·        Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

·        Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching

·        Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others

Communication

·        Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and carers

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

·        Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

·        Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

·        Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

·        Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

·        Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Management of staff and resources

Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers

·        Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff

·        Deploy resources delegated to them