Classroom Teacher

1 year 21/22 (Specialism in SEN/Complex Behaviour Profiles- SLD & PMLD)

We are recruiting two teachers for one-year classroom teaching roles. At the end of the 2022 academic year there may also be opportunities to progress to a full contract due to our school's growing provision.

The profile of the class groups is pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties, Autism, and Complex Behavioural Profiles.

We are a school that is focused on your wellbeing and workload balance so that you can thrive in your role with the support of our wonderful school community.

What can we offer ?

• A school which values you as a professional and commits to your wellbeing
• Five curricular pathways designed around the holistic needs of our pupils
• Daily time with the teaching assistants, peers, and external therapists for planning, reflection, training, and professional discussions (everyday 8:30-9:15 in addition to your PPA time)
• Professional Learning Community, known as NESTs of teachers and TAs, which support joint planning, cross-class projects and initiatives
• Clear system for short and medium term planning
• Clear formative assessment system using a tech innovation which directly links to all moderation, annual review, and summative assessment systems
• Allocated Teacher Mentor to support your reflections, pedagogical approaches, leadership of TAs, and assessment
• Allocated Leadership Mentor to support induction, reflections, multi-agency working, parental partnership, moderation of assessment and annual review processes
• Potential opportunities to stay in our school community after the maternity cover year

Swiss Cottage School, Development and Research Centre is a special needs school in the London Borough of Camden. We have 260 amazing pupils aged 2 to 19 identified with complex needs. We are committed to providing an outstanding standard of education through meaningful research which informs our teaching and learning approaches.

Essential Requirements:

• Reflecting the values of our school: positive attitude, respect, and integrity
• Passion for creating positive climates for learning
• Commitment to working in partnership with colleagues, families, and specialists
• Knowledge and understanding of special educational needs through experience in the classroom
• Knowledge and understanding of special educational needs through completion of relevant courses and training, demonstrating a commitment to continued professional development and learning (CPDL)
• Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable:

• Further study, research, or qualifications in the area of SEN and Disability

Start Date if Successful: Induction will be 1 full day before the start date (as soon as possible due to a recent teacher resignation).

Useful information under 'Learning': https://swisscottage.camden.sch.uk/learning/curriculum

Contact the school HR team on email at recruitment@swisscottage.camden.sch.uk or by phone on 02076818080.

Swiss Cottage School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions will be subject to five years of satisfactory references and DBS checks.