Specialist Teacher - Communications & Interaction (EMS)

Specialist Teacher - Communication & Interaction (EMS)

Full time. Fixed Term to August 2020  

MPS / UPS plus SEN1 allowance (currently £2,149 p/a)

King James’s School is offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work as a Specialist Teacher, supporting our Communication & Interaction Co-ordinator (EMS) and SENCo as part of our highly successful Enhanced Mainstream provision.  

This role is suitable for a Qualified Teacher with experience in the delivery of inreach and outreach work in mainstream schools. You will be based at King James’s School but will also be required to visit and support at other schools within the North Yorkshire area.  

King James’s School is a large 11-18 comprehensive school proud to offer a diverse and rich curriculum and is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  

We are seeking an outstanding candidate to support our educational aims who has the vision, drive and interpersonal skills to motivate our students. You will work closely with our Communication & Interaction Co-ordinator (EMS) and SENCo and, as part of our highly supportive team, be part of an ethos that achieves the best possible outcomes for our students.  

The Learning Support Department is central to our inclusive mainstream model of provision. The majority of our students with SEND attend mainstream lessons and are not taught separately. We promote curriculum and social inclusion for all our students. This enables them to embrace the broader developmental experiences gained in a mainstream school environment.  

We welcome you to visit our school before applying. For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact :  Claire Dwyer (Communication & Interaction Co-ordinator, EMS) on 01423 866061.

For further details about the post and our school please refer to our 'Applicant Info' (Candidate Information) document and feel free to visit our website: http://king-james.co.uk/ 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.   

Applications must be submitted via email to recruitment@king-james.n-yorks.sch.uk and received by Monday 24th October 2018, 5.00pm. 

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.