Teacher of Humanities, Science, PE or Drama

Sybil Elgar School is looking to appoint a knowledgeable Teacher with a keen interest in SEND;

The successful candidate would have experience in the following areas of expertise:

• Physical Education (PE)
• Science
• English/Drama
• Humanities

If you have experience in any of the subjects listed above, genuine passion and enthusiasm for making a difference and can deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum we want to hear from you.

You will:

• Embrace the changing landscape in specialist education and oversee the development and operational management of the school with the support of the UK’s leading charity for people with autism.
• Create a distinctive culture and philosophy so that from the moment a person enters the building they will know this is a school where pupils are respected, achieve beyond what is expected, are empowered to make positive choices about their own lives and have rich and varied experiences.
• Be responsible for high quality autism specific education and development of a class / group of children with ASD.
• Have potential to develop skills in order to work with pupils with complex needs in addition to autism spectrum disorder, such as ADHD, OCD and PDA
• Be responsible for planning implementing and delivering a personalised curriculum to individual children and groups that is relevant and motivating for each child.
• Ensure the quality of teaching and learning meets statutory requirements
• Ensure continuity across the 24-hour curriculum and contribute to joint planning
• To work in a non-confrontational non-directive way to ensure individual needs are met.

Qualifications:

·      Teaching degree/certificate of education in relevant field

·      Qualified Teacher status

What we can offer you:

• Pension scheme
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan)
• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme

Hours of work:

200 days inclusive of 10 non-pupil training days. Normal hours may be varied to meet the changing needs of the school. There may be occasions when additional hours are necessary to meet specific or special requirements.