SEN Classroom Teacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small independent SEN school, with ambitions to grow and expand.

Hope House School is a small independent special school which is a charity that educates and supports young people of all ages who have an autism spectrum disorder and associated conditions.

Our aim is to provide a caring and calm environment where everyone feels valued, secure and able to learn.

We are set in open countryside just outside Newark in Nottinghamshire, and have places for 30 pupils on roll. Consultation with the school is via local authority SEND departments and caseworkers.

The school provides a bespoke individualised offer for each young person that fits with their EHCP and needs.

As an SEN Classroom Teacher you will need to teach either individuals or small groups of pupils, create lesson plans and practical learning activities based on the national curriculum, differentiate lessons to give all learners access to the curriculum and evaluate learners performance working with colleagues to identify individual pupils' special needs.

To be successful for this SEN Teaching position, you will:

• Hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Unqualified Teacher, Degree Level
• Have experience of planning and delivering lessons, based on the national curriculum and a good understanding of special educational needs  
• Have the ability to identify and support learners with differing needs and encourage learners by using innovative and resourceful teaching methods
• Promote the importance of education
• Be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude
• Provide a safe and healthy environment following safeguarding procedures
• Effective communication skills and the ability to develop professional relationship boundaries with children and parent/carers.
• Enthusiasm, commitment and flexibility to move educational success forward across the school

Our Vision

..is for every young person to fulfil their personal potential. Hope House School supports students to develop into happy, healthy, and secure young adults who are prepared for Adult Life. 

Our Values

..are based upon recognition that our young people join us having had difficult journeys and their education experiences have not always been positive ones.  

Therefore, we aim to transform young people's experiences of education by taking a pro-active approach to predicting and addressing any barriers to learning. We embrace the benefits of individualised approaches and curriculum tailored to the needs of our young people. We also recognise the importance of integrating the therapeutic approach by working with Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Educational Psychology. Ultimately, Hope House School wants to be the enabler of our young people to confidently take up their place within society.

Our Ethos

..adopts a culture of integrity, mutual respect, and kindness, valuing the individual at all times. This is reflected by ensuring the voice of our young people is heard through PRIDE (Peace, Respect, Independence, Determination and Equality) Force. We work closely as a community with families and professionals, recognising that each brings their own area of expertise to support our students to become secure and independent members of society. 

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Our School Safeguarding Policies can be viewed on the HHS website by clicking the link below.

http://www.hopehouseschool.co.uk

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that:

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Exceptions Order 1975 as amended by the Exceptions (Amendment) Order 1986, which means that convictions that are spent under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 must be disclosed and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment. Any information will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to this application.

Visits to the school welcomed and encouraged.