Resource Base Lead Teacher- Resource Base Manager –aspiring SENCO

Resource Base Lead Teacher- Resource Base Manager –aspiring SENCO

Autism, fix the child or fix the world?

• Work in a school which “promotes within its community a positive appreciation of autism as a diverse way of thinking and experiencing the world, not just staff but every child encourages peer support and full inclusion." National Autistic Society.    
• Work in a school dedicated to creating a rich and happy learning experience for children. 
• Work in a school which leads autism practice and allows its children’s results to be in the top quota of national expectations.

As an Outstanding mainstream primary school, accredited by the National Autistic Society, we are looking for an exceptional autism lead teacher or SENCO to run and manage our autism spectrum resource base.    Having recently gained accreditation by the National Autistic Society, Redriff Primary (City of London Academy) is looking to further develop its practice as a leader in the field of autism.  We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and enthusiastic teacher to help champion this vision for autism in the school and the wider community.  The successful candidate will support and manage the resource base support staff to develop and deliver an outstanding provision for all the children in the autism resource base. Please read the job description for a detailed description of the role.

This opportunity will allow the candidate to: 

• work in an highly skilled team of professionals who lead the way in autism practice and pedagogy 
• develop and help shape teaching for children with SEND across an outstanding school
• work creatively with a fantastic group of children and empower them to develop their skills and talents
• contribute to our vision to ensure that the school provides the best support for children with special educational needs
• work closely with the teachers to ensure that the needs of the pupils are met in the classroom and through quality first teaching
• receive support in developing skills through high quality continuing professional development and training

The candidate will require:

• Qualified teacher status 
• A flexible and creative approach to working with children with a range of special educational needs  
• Experience of working with children with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) 
• Experience devising educational activities for children with special educational needs  
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all pupils are met 
• Preferred but not required, experience with some of the following Makaton, PECS, TEACCH and SCERTS

Redriff is working towards accreditation from the Makaton Charity, and the communication commitment and would like continue to ensure that outstanding provision is provided for all children.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jack Gibbs (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) 020 7237 4272 or via email senco@redriff.southwark.sch.uk). For more information about the school, please see our website www.redriff.southwark.sch.co.uk  

Closing date: 1st March 2017  

 Interviews: 7th March 2017 (interview dates are flexible and can be booked around working schedules) 

Salary:  MPS/UPS + TLR, SEN allowance

Redriff Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.   Please complete the application form in full as CVs alone will not be accepted.  Application packs and information about the school can be found on our website.  Please return completed electronic applications to vacancies@redriff.southwark.sch.uk or paper copies as stated on our application form.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.