Sensory & Communication Class Teacher

Le Rondin school is looking to appoint, with effect from 20 April 2020, a well-qualified and enthusiastic class teacher to work with pupils with Sensory & Communication needs including severe learning difficulties (SLD) and Autism. The person appointed, will require a working knowledge and experience of pupils with SLD and additional needs such as communication difficulties, social and emotional difficulties as well challenging behaviour.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a valued team. Le Rondin is a Primary Special School for pupils aged 3-11 years who have a wide range of learning difficulties and additional special educational needs.

The School is organised in three Departments:

• Early Years & Key Stage 1 (from Nursery to Year 2)
• Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4) and
• Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6)

The Sensory and Communication class offers a flexible approach to the curriculum focusing on skills that matter to this pupil group. Areas of focus include communication, choice making and social skills, personal development (looking at behaviour and coping skills, developing tolerance, confidence, self-help and independence), movement and body awareness (including therapeutic massage and hydrotherapy) as well as numeracy, literacy and information skills. Teaching and learning approaches used may include Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), visual schedules and work systems, principles of TEACCH, objects of reference, sensory diet, Signalong and Intensive Interaction.

Le Rondin is co-located with the Forest Primary School and the two schools share some facilities. The Centre accommodates colleagues from across the services who work closely in multi-agency teams to provide the best possible support for our pupils.

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Job Description 

Contact: Paula Sullivan, Headteacher, tel. 268300/756014 or email Paula.Sullivan@education.gg.  

We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this post.

Closing Date: 3 February 2020

Shortlisting Date: 4 February 2020

Interview Date: 11 and 12 February 2020

Candidates should upload supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role.  This should be in addition to any CV or cover letter supplied and should have clear examples of how each is met.  The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.

Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.

Appointment to this role will be subject to the following pre-employment checks which will be completed following an offer of employment:

• Satisfactory references which must include one from the candidate's current line manager
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Satisfactory, Enhanced, Disclosure and Barring Service Check with Barred Listing Check.  Convictions likely to be considered relevant to this post include crimes involving, but not limited to, theft violence, dishonesty, fraud, vulnerable individuals and children
• Confirmation of required qualifications / registrations
• Possession of a valid Right to Work document

Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements sufficiently he/she may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and the postholder has demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.