Lead SEN Teacher

This role is ideally suited for an outstanding and committed teacher who has the ability to lead and inspire teachers and adhering to the same high standards and is ready for a wider leadership opportunity.

The Lead Teacher involves working with Senior Leadership: whole school development, specific whole school T&L projects, leading the development of T&L and utilising research to develop yourself as an outstanding teacher and learner.

The post and role will reflect the school priorities at the time. These will be negotiated with the Senior Leadership Team.

As a Lead Teacher at The Beeches Independent School, you will:

Be a model of excellent practice; maintaining a clear focus on outstanding delivery to learners and ensuring best practice.

To plan, implement, deliver, and review high-quality lessons that meet the needs of the pupils and are in line with the curriculum and schemes of work.

To develop a classroom environment that allows all students to succeed.

To mark pupils' work on a regular basis and record this in a mark book to show the pupils' progress throughout the year in line with the school policy.

Leadership Responsibilities

Work with senior leadership to share recognised best practice in teaching and learning through research and investigation, partnership teaching, mentoring and coaching, and CPD sessions.

 Leading on new developments in schemes of learning, resources, teaching and learning strategies.

 Lead on qualifications, such as functional skills English and Math.

To work with and mentor the teaching team on the self-evaluation of teaching and learning, developing high-quality pedagogy within the school.

To work collaboratively with the wider team to develop teaching and learning approaches.

Providing regular feedback and updates to the senior leadership team.

School Values and Ethos

Promote, and be committed to, the aims, objectives and values of The Beeches Independent School.

To uphold and implement the ethos and values of the school.

Inspire and motivate staff through the demonstration of best practice.

To treat all pupils as individuals and contribute to their social, emotional, spiritual, moral, and academic development.

Curriculum and Assessment

To follow closely agreed curriculum and schemes of work and to participate in their development and annual review.

To keep a record of assessment and attendance of pupils in class.

To contribute to developmental and school tracking systems and the analysis of data to inform future target setting and planning.

Promote and be committed to securing high expectations for learning and raising achievement, including tracking and monitoring of student progress.

Compliance and Professional Development

Follow and uphold all guidelines on health and safety and security.

To uphold School policy and procedure.

To participate in and contribute to the performance cycle and INSET.

To implement the school behaviour management policy.

Collaboration and Communication

To liaise with other school staff, parents and agencies to meet the individual needs of students.

To attend meetings as required.

To make a positive contribution to the wider aspects of the school.

o assist in the promotion of the reputation of the school within the community.

Other Duties

To undertake any other duties appropriate with the level of responsibility, as required.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent relevant qualification in education, social work, or related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience teaching preferably in SEN education or with vulnerable children
• Experience working with children with complex needs including autism, learning disabilities, and SEMH needs
• Recent and relevant involvement in professional development, including analysing curriculum data.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

·        Competence in the use of IT relevant to the post.

·        Able to analyse and evaluate curriculum data.

·        Knowledge of national education policies.

·        Understanding of safeguarding.

·        Able to set clear targets, track progress and adopt strategies to achieve them.

·        Track and understand pupil progress.

·        Demonstrate a clear understanding of the SEND code of practice and Education Health Care Plans.

Personal Qualities

• Patient, empathetic, and emotionally resilient
• Committed to celebrating individual abilities and promoting independence
• Flexible and adaptable to meet diverse needs
• Maintains professional boundaries while showing warmth and approachability
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and professionals·        
• Able to work under own initiative as well as part of a team
•  Able to work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with all school stakeholders
• Maintain confidentiality
• Listen to, reflect and act on feedback.

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Safeguarding Statement

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, and other pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively promote equality and diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates differences and provides equal opportunities for all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.