SEN Teacher

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:  SEN Teacher w/ lead responsibilities whole school

Location:  Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London

Salary:   Up to £51,000 per annum

Hours:   36 hours per week, Monday to Friday; Mon-Tues 8.15am-4.15pm, Weds 8.15am-4pm, Thurs 8.15am-3.45pm, Fri 8.15am-3.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a SEN Teacher with lead responsibilities to join our close-knit team at Kestrel House School located in Crouch End, London.

About The Role

To develop the academic capabilities, social and communication skills and understanding of pupils, focussing on successful and purposeful learning. To lead the class team by example and direction, ensuring the highest quality of education and care for every pupil.

Main Responsibilities:

• To develop and implement schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum.
• To ensure that schemes of work contain practical, interesting and contextual opportunities to learn
• To organise the learning environment and develop resources in order to facilitate the learning process.
• To establish positive relationships with pupils and to develop close, professional relationships with parents/carers.
• To use assessment tools effectively and according to school deadlines, to record pupil progress.
• To foster enthusiasm for learning
• To ensure that pupils are challenged in their learning and aim to achieve their full potential. 
• To share responsibility for the well being, safety and behaviour management of pupils in line with the school’s policies. 
• To demonstrate excellent practice and work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues.
• To work in partnership with all stakeholders.
• To strive to meet the needs of the pupils.
• To keep accurate records in line with school policies.

Qualifications required

• QTS

About Us

Kestrel House School is an independent day school for children aged 4 to 16 years, who hold a current Statements of Special Educational Needs for Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD’s) and associated social and communication difficulties.

The site is in London, Haringey Borough within Crouch End area, quite close to central London. The location has the advantage of easy access to public transport, having the over ground station located 5 to 10 min walk away from the school and a 2 bus stops right outside of the school front gates.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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