Instructor

Application Requirements
All applicants must complete a full TES profile and application form. CVs will not be accepted under any circumstances. Incomplete applications will not be shortlisted. You must provide a continuous employment history from leaving school to the present, with clear explanations for all gaps.

Actual salary - 34,800-35,800

About Drumbeat School

Drumbeat School is a specialist provision for children and young people aged 4–19 with Autism. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To plan for, teach and support whole classes during the class teacher’s PPA under the guidance of senior staff, including implementing work programmes, managing pupil behaviour and assisting pupils in relevant activities in line with the school’s policies and procedures. To provide cover during absence, following planning left by the teacher. To accompany students to learning activities outside of the school.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Making & distribution of learning resources

1. To make learning resources and prepare lessons that are appropriate for the subject/pathway, and the needs of the pupils being taught

2. To ensure that resources are individualised to meet the needs of all pupils as required.

Supervision and Learning

1. To support pupils in class/other school rooms allocated on the timetable, so that sessions can start within an appropriate timescale and ensure the transition is managed in a calm and supportive way

2. To allocate resources and explain the work to pupils, appropriate to individual needs and linked to the content of the session being taught.

3. To answer the queries and support the learning of individuals or small groups of pupils in the subject they are working on.

4. To provide regular positive feedback to pupils regarding progress and behaviour

5. To accompany the class groups to the other teaching spaces within school such as the lunch hall, sensory rooms or the main hall as required

6. To cover breaks and lunchtimes, ensuring that pupils behaviour is monitored and supported appropriately

7. Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils in specific areas of the curriculum

8. Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

9. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

10. Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

11. Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

12. Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance and resilience.

13. Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour, where appropriate to needs.

14. Manage the class team and feedback where appropriate, offering support to those who need it

    Administration and other duties

    1. To provide appropriate feedback and information to the class teacher and Assistant Headteacher regarding pupil progress, behaviour and progress.

    Responsibilities

    1. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, medical and mental health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

    2. Be aware of and support diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all

    3. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

    4. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

    5. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

    6. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

    7. To plan, resource and deliver lessons to classes which have been allocated within your PPA scheduled timetable.

    8. To monitor, evidence and evaluate pupil progress.

    Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the school.

    Equalities

    Ensure implementation and promotion in employment and service delivery of the Council's equal opportunities policies and statutory responsibilities.

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Why join Drumbeat School?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including but not limited to:

£110 towards new glasses, annually

£110 towards routine dental treatment, annually

£200 towards complementary therapies such as physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic adjustments, annually

£100 towards alternative therapies such as reflexology, homeopathy and Indian head massage, annually

Up to 8 face to face counselling sessions, annually

24/7 Employee Support Service

Discounted gym membership

Access to virtual GP

And many other benefits, including support for up to four dependent children.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Drumbeat is an equal opportunities employer. If you have lived or worked abroad for more than three months since you were 18 you will need to apply to the country where you lived for a police check. We will help you do this but you will need to pay any costs.

When completing the personal statement in the application please show how you match the requirements in the person specification and give examples from your past work history. 

Applicants who do not do this will not be shortlisted.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date for applications is the r. Interviews will be held shortly after this.

Application Requirements
All applicants must complete a full TES profile and application form. CVs will not be accepted under any circumstances. Incomplete applications will not be shortlisted. You must provide a continuous employment history from leaving school to the present, with clear explanations for all gaps.

Application forms should be submitted on line. 

 If you have any questions please email HR@drumbeat.lewisham.sch.uk