LED Teacher (Learning Enhancement Department)

Cumnor House Sussex is one of the country’s leading independent Prep, Pre-Prep and Nursery schools. We are a traditional but forward-thinking family school, with an ethos built on Christian values, creating a safe and unhurried childhood for active and ambitious children. The School provides every aspect of a broad and excellent education within beautiful country surroundings.

The School provides every aspect of a broad and excellent education, including sport, music and drama, within beautiful country surroundings. Our motto of Aim High, Be Kind, and Dare to be Different is lived enthusiastically every day and in every area of the school.

We are looking for a LED teacher who will bring expertise, confidence and proficiency to our Learning Enhancement Department, assisting with all aspects of learning enhancement throughout the school and providing an excellent provision to support our pupils.

CHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. A successful application will be dependent upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks and screening, including references. All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policies, which are available on our website.

 Description of Role

Reporting to SENCo (HOD); Deputy Head Academic (DHA) and the Academic Leadership Team (ALT).

• Provide learning support to pupils from 4 – 13 years with a range of neurodiverse needs;
• Teach individuals or small groups as requested by the Head of LED, and according to their educational needs;
• Plan and prepare lessons as required, regularly reviewing methods of teaching and programmes of work;
• Ensure that individual lessons are sufficiently challenging, and enable students to make progress at all points in the lesson;
• Promote the general progress, well-being and self-esteem of each child, or any group or class assigned to them. Promote a ‘growth’ mindset;
• Be knowledgeable of the educational needs and LED provision plans of the pupils, and support according to their abilities, strengths and needs;
• Use information provided by assessments and tracking to inform future teaching and learning;
• Maintain a stimulating and encouraging teaching style, inspiring students to continue their learning beyond lessons;
• Ensure that effective use is made of the LED resources and that they are well maintained.

Assessment and communication 

• Make regular observations of children, noting their development against given criteria;
• Report to the LED on children’s progress, problems or needs after each session;
• Communicate with and consult parents under guidance of LED HODS, responding positively and professionally to any requests or queries;
• Participate in regular departmental meetings as required;
• Assess and record the development, progress and attainment of pupils;
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils;

Supervision of pupils 

• Adhere to the school’s behaviour policy, following set procedures and guidelines in a calm manner.
• Be aware of individual dietary and medical needs, including allergies, and of the procedures in case of emergency.

Safeguarding Responsibilities 

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children;
• Foster a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
• Play a key role in the prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm; 
• When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil. 

Remuneration and Benefits

·        Competitive salary 

·        Remission on fees for Staff children attending the School or Nursery

·        Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance

·        Free on-site parking

·        Complimentary dining and refreshments available all day during term time

·        Free use of indoor swimming pool at specified times

·        Occupational sick pay scheme

·        Employee Assistance Programme

For more information about the role or our School, please visit our website:

https://cumnor.co.uk/information/career-opportunities/ 

or call Karen German, Head of HR, on 01825 790347 for a confidential conversation.

To apply, please send your application form (which can be found on the web-page linked above) with a covering letter to hr@cumnor.co.uk

The closing date is Sunday 11th of June 2023. Interviews of selected applicants will be held as soon as they can be arranged, and will involve a visit to the School. Applications will be considered as they arrive, and CHS reserves the right to make an appointment at any time.