Specialist Teacher - SEND
OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus
Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,720 - £39,406 DOE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- May 2019 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 8 March 2019
Job overview
Focus Learning Trust is part of the OneSchool global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9,000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods such as Self-Directed Learning.
Our small and friendly team at our ‘Outstanding’ Linton Park Campus, are looking to recruit a highly skilled, compassionate and enthusiastic Specialist Teacher to support students with complex needs across KS2 – KS5. You will support them to become independent learners and to achieve their full potential.
The post would suit a qualified Specialist Teacher with experience supporting children with Downs Syndrome. It is also essential that the successful candidate be fluent in Makaton or sign-a-long.
N.B. Visits prior to application are warmly welcomed so you can come and see for yourself what makes Focus Learning Trust such a special and unique place to work
Key Responsibilities:
• To use specialist teaching skills to work with a child who has Downs Syndrome on a 1:1 and peer group basis to develop language, learning and social skills
• To use specialist teaching skills to work with other pupils with SEND
• To assess the educational needs of children with complex needs
• To advise, collaborate and plan: curriculum needs and teaching strategies, the use of technical and other specialist equipment, supporting personal and social development, communication needs and language development in Makaton or Sign-a - long as appropriate
• To provide direct training and teaching to children or staff where appropriate to facilitate the child’s learning, inclusion and independence. This may include the use of specialist equipment and teaching and learning materials
• To contribute towards statutory assessments including Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews
• To monitor and assess the progress of children with complex needs and to use the information gained to inform planning, advice and practice
• To support and develop the work, skills and knowledge of the teaching assistants working with children who have complex needs, specifically with Downs Syndrome
• To foster links between home and school
• To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the pupil’s needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school and Focus Learning Trust
You will:
• Possess the relative qualifications to work as a Specialist Teacher
• Be fluent in Makaton or Sign-a-long - this is an essential requirement
• Have prior experience of teaching children with Downs Syndrome and/or other complex needs
• Be able to demonstrate a sound and up to date knowledge of Primary and Secondary curriculum
• Work collaboratively with school staff including Specialist Teaching Assistants
• Possess confidence when advising others on issues relating to Downs Syndrome and education needs
• Possess exceptional interpersonal skills with an empathetic and sensitive demeanour
• Well-organised, with good time management
• Respect the schools Ethos and Values
We offer:
• Modern approach to teaching via Self-Directed Learning
• An excellent working environment with good resources
• Supportive staff, Trustees and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
• Active and committed parents and carers
• A competitive salary including a staff laptop along with Teachers Pension contributions
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
• Professional support from Focus Learning Trust, equivalent to 100 hours per academic year, with up to 30 hours at our Teacher Academy - our brand-new skills centre which is driving progress in learning and teaching throughout Focus schools
For more information about Focus Learning Trust or specific information relating to our Campus please visit http://www.focus-school.comor follow us on LinkedIn at Focus Learning Trust
For an informal discussion or visit to the school please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Debbie Gilbertson on 01622 740825 or email flt.recruit@focus-school.com for an application pack.
Closing Date for application forms: Friday 8th March 2019
Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Focus School Linton Park Campus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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About OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus
OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus (formerly Focus School Linton Park Campus) is an independent, all-through, co-educational, non-selective school for children aged 7-18. It has a strong Christian ethos and there are 195 pupils on its roll. Linton Park is situated in Maidstone, Kent. The school was established on its current site in 2008 in purpose-built accommodation, which has been further developed since including a new state-of-the-art Learning Centre for Primary students.
Why should I work at OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus?
- Modern, cutting-edge facilities in bright, clean, fully resourced, purpose-built accommodation.
- Friendly, supportive working environment with a real sense of family.
- Professionally supportive structure which gives a sense of value and purpose to every member of staff whatever their role, enabling meaningful continual professional development.
- Beautiful setting in the leafy Kent countryside with easy access routes to London and the rest of the UK.
- Students who value a top-class education and are engaged and interested in lessons, wrapped around by a parent and wider community group who appreciate the efforts of their staff.
- In a national Education Picture where teachers often feel as if they are painting walls, a chance to create an educational work of art where there is time, space and opportunity to work on the fine detail.
Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.
We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.
In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.
Campus Principal: Mr David Brooks (acting)
Number of Campus Staff: 32
Number of Students: 161
Vision & Values:
“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”
In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:
- Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
- Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
- Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
- Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
- Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.
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