Lead Teacher of KS2 SEMH Enhanced Resource Provision

The Governors, staff and children at Lark Hill Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and outstanding practitioner to work within our school. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed teacher with experience of working with children with social, emotional and mental health needs. The appointed teacher will be responsible for leading the teaching and learning in the SEMH Enhanced Resource Provision which is part of Lark Hill Primary School. The provision is for a class of up to 8 pupils aged 7 to 11 years.

All children deserve the very best and we are looking for a professional who has a passion for quality first teaching and learning. 

We require a class teacher who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner.

• Values a teamwork approach and able to lead a small team under the direction of the AHT/SENDCo.

• Has high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.

• Is committed to raising pupil achievement, emotional and social skills.

• Has excellent skills in behaviour management and has the capacity to develop these skills in others.

• Is able to form excellent teacher / pupil relationships.

• Is able to form excellent partnerships within our school family, other agencies and wider community. 

• Promote and model the school values of NURTURE, ACHIEVE and RESPECT

• Promote and model the school vision including infusing honesty and integrity into all of school life

In addition, the appointed person will:

 Have a secure understanding of the reasons that some children have difficulty accessing mainstream education.

 Have excellent communication skills in order to provide behaviour support to staff in mainstream schools across the authority.

 Have excellent time management skills.

 Have an understanding of the role of SENCO.

In return we can offer:

 A friendly and highly skilled staff.

 A welcoming, caring environment where everyone is valued.

 Commitment to professional development including action research and coaching; supportive CPD and partnership work with Christ Church and Lewis Street Primary Schools

 An inclusive ethos 

We welcome visits to our school and ask you to contact Mrs Gemma Lavelle, Head of School at gemma.lavelle@salford.gov.uk. 

Lark Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Please be aware overseas checks will be required if you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants 

Safe working

We are a Covid-safe organisation and you will have an individual risk assessment when you join the organisation to ensure we effectively support your health and wellbeing

• Closing Date:      Friday 19th November 2021 @ 12pm

• Shortlist: Monday 22nd November 2021

• Observation date: w/c: 22nd November 2021

• Interview: w/c: 6th December 2021

We thank you for your interest. If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 24th November, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.