SEN Teacher (QTS)

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching:   

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work.   
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment.   
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and SEND needs of pupils.   
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.   
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.   
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.   
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests.   
• Complete documents related to pupils such as IEP’s and attend core group meetings when required.   
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision.   
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.   
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes.   
• Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach.

Health, safety and discipline:
 

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils.   
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.   
• Be vigilant in maintaining health and safety within the classroom and school environment.

Professional development:   

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.   
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching.   
• Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others.
  

Communication:   

• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and carers.

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals:   

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school.   
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.

Personal and professional conduct:   

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.   
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.   
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Management of staff and resources:   

• Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers.   
• Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff.   
• Deploy resources delegated to them.

Other areas of responsibility:   

• Fulfil all duties in relationship to area of responsibility/leadership.

The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher or Line Manager.

Qualifications and experience:  

• Qualified teacher status   
• Degree in any discipline 
• Successful primary/secondary teaching experience   
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND & SEMH
• Experience of teaching one or more of the following: Modern Foreign Languages, History, Geography, Science, Physical Education, Art, Music, Design and Technology and IT. 

Skills and knowledge:  

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum.  
• AQA/ASDAN/BTEC/GCSE Courses.  
• Knowledge of teaching entry level English and Maths along with any of the following subject areas: Music, P.E, Geography, Science, Art, Design and Technology, IT and History.  
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies.  
• A good understanding of how children learn.  
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs.  
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils.  
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children.  
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies.  
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning.

Personal qualities:    

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school.  
• High expectations for pupil’s attainment and progress.  
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.  
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.  
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.