Outreach & Transition Teacher

Position: Outreach & Transition Teacher

Location: Caterham, Surrey

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £21,723 per year (UQT2 Fringe)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing Date: Ongoing

Caterham Education Centre 

Part of the Aurora Group, Caterham Education Centre (CEC), in Caterham, Surrey is currently looking to recruit an Outreach & Transition Teacher. CEC is a 30-place secondary/post 16 leaning centre supporting young people aged 11 – 16 who have difficulties with communication and social interaction, typically associated with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism, and challenging behaviour.  

CEC is linked to Aurora Redehall School they share the same Headteacher and Senior Management Team, however each site has its own Assistant Head and team of Teachers and TAs. Although the sites operate separately on the whole, students do cross between sites occasionally.

Key Duties: 

• Ensure that pupils are properly safeguarded and understand how to make a referral to the schools Designated Safeguarding Officer
• Deliver high quality teaching and learning to children and young people with Asperger’s Syndrome, Specific Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs, and who may present with some challenging behaviours.
• Be responsible for the high quality of teaching and learning of all pupils who are assigned to the post holder, having responsibility for their progress, welfare and outcomes.
• Supervise the work of any support staff who are assigned to work with the post holder’s pupils.
• To take responsibility for implementing school policies and practice, including those relating to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.
• Provide leadership across the school in relation to safeguarding and student transition, to include:

*monitoring quality and standards in relation to attendance and safeguarding

*contributing to school planning and self-evaluation

*providing advice to other teachers and support staff

*advising SLT and DSL in relation to any safeguarding concerns relating to individuals or specific policies/practices

*contribute to appropriate professional development in relation to transition and safeguarding.

*to implement the aims of the school.

The team at Caterham are a family, they believe in working together to achieve the best for their co-workers and students alike. Naturally passionate educators, the whole team strive to exceed expectations at every opportunity. At Caterham we understand “it’s about more than education”.

For the full job description please contact Liz from the recruitment team liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com

Knowledge and experience

• Working knowledge of students with complex needs and SEND -. understanding and experience of autism and associated co-morbid conditions and how these can affect learning
• Evidence of sound knowledge of the national curriculum - Curriculum development and implementation for pupils with SEND
• To have an up to date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which teachers work
• Strong knowledge of the most up to date safeguarding matters and guidance.
• Experience of working in a special school environment and in particular with pupils with autism is essential
• Experience of partnering with students and their families and/or further education providers, focusing on transitions is desirable

Due to the requirements of this role you will need to hold a full UK driving licence

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance
• Pension
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more. 

How to apply: 

You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Liz on 07918 585258 / liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com 

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. 

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.