Teacher of SEND

Job Purpose.

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as set out by the Teacher Standards.

To provide for the educational, social, moral, spiritual and cultural development of each of the students in your class and for monitoring high standards of teaching and learning, marking, monitoring and assessment and communication with parents / carers. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Role model the ethos and core values of the school.

2. To teach students assigned to your class and to ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment, accreditation and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.

3. To ensure the effective and efficient use of any staff who support the delivery of teaching of and learning.

4. To set targets for pupils learning based on prior attainment.

5. To devise, contribute to and implement statutory assessment, annual reviews and SSPs (student support plans).

6. To implement and follow school policies and procedures as approved by the Head Teacher, Leadership Team or Governors.

7. To take part in community and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents/ Carers Evenings and liaison with Partner Schools.

8. To communicate, as appropriate, with the parents/carers of pupils and with external agencies.

9. Consult with staff over individual pupils and co-operate with agreed courses of action.

10. Provide an appropriately stimulating classroom environment where resources can be accessed by all pupils.

11. To be responsible for the condition of the teaching space used and report any damage to fixtures or fittings to the appropriate person.

12. To use ICT to support learning and teaching and raise standards.

13. To participate and engage with the appraisal process, for the appraisal of own performance and that of other staff.

14. Maintain good order and discipline in accordance with the school’s Behaviour policy.

15. To maintain appropriate records and provide accurate information on pupil progress and other relevant matters as required by the school.

16. To maintain an accurate register of pupil’s attendance.

17. To participate in arrangements and opportunities for continuous professional development.

18. To attend and participate in all relevant meetings.

19. To comply with the school’s health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate

20. To ensure the personal care and hygiene of pupils are met and to participate in appropriate training.

21. To be prepared to teach across the range of age and need within school.

22. To carry out break and lunch duties as outlined in the school’s duty rota. 

GENERAL

1. The postholder must carry out his or her duties will full regard to the Riverbank (Equal Opportunities Policy.

2. The postholder will perform any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.