Teacher of SEND
South Axholme Academy
North Lincolnshire
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 24
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2024
Job overview
· Support the vision, ethos and policies of the Academy which secure effective teaching, successful learning and promote high levels of achievement and self-esteem for all students irrespective of background, ethnicity, gender or disability
· To ensure a safe, calm and purposeful learning environment at all times
· To support students in displaying the South Axholme Mindset
· To support students in regulating their emotions and choices when in lessons or in dialogue with other students and adults
· Provide support for students with significant wellbeing needs (EG - Trauma, Mental Health, Medical, and Attachment Issues)
· Contribute to the development and implementation of a bespoke and balanced curriculum to students identified who display SEND and / or SEMH needs
· To actively engage in the curriculum delivery including the delivery of enrichment activities.
· To assist with the effective and proficient use of student data from a variety of sources, both internal and external, in the process of target setting and intervention
· To lead on parental communication and ensure that parents are well informed about progress, behaviour and attendance
· Develop and maintain good relationships with parents, outside agencies and the local community
Teaching and Learning Role
· Oversee and adapt day to day learning in conjunction with subject specialists to meet the often changing needs of students allocated a place in the Centre and to support them to successfully complete tasks in order to make educational progress over time
· Identify and teach study skills that will develop students' ability to work independently
· Liaise with other academies to ensure continuity of support and learning when transferring students with behaviour for learning difficulties
· To liaise with the SENDCo to ensure that students with additional needs have their needs met whilst in the SEN resource provision
· To demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English
Assessment and Reporting
· Set targets for raising achievement among students with behaviour for learning needs;
· Collect and interpret specialist assessment data
· Set up systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing behaviour for learning needs
· Update the Principal and Governing Body on the effectiveness of provision for students with special educational needs
· Develop understanding of learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among student
· Meet weekly with Pastoral Leaders to discuss the holistic progress of the students
· Attend and arrange parent evenings and keep parents informed about their child's progress.
· Set targets for raising achievement among students with behaviour for learning needs, using relevant metrics to measure impact
Attached documents
About South Axholme Academy
- South Axholme Academy
- Burnham Road, Epworth, Doncaster
- South Yorkshire
- DN9 1BY
- United Kingdom
SOUTH AXHOLME ACADEMY
LOCATION
The school is situated in the small ‘town’ of Epworth (pop. 4000) on the A161 Goole to Gainsborough road, three miles from the M180. Doncaster and Scunthorpe are both approximately twelve miles away. Hull, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Lincoln and Nottingham are all one hour, or less, drive away. Open countryside backs onto the school playing fields. This is a farming area, mostly arable. The catchment area includes Primary Schools in seven district villages, but we often ‘draw’ from as many as twenty three different Primary Schools.
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE AREA
South Axholme Academy is part of Isle Education Trust (IET) which is a multi-academy trust and at present includes Epworth Primary Academy, South Axholme Academy and Coritani Academy in Scunthorpe
THE SCHOOL
South Axholme Academy is currently the 11-18 part of the trust and is a mixed Academy. It has a discrete catchment area so that only a very few children are ‘lost’ to private or voluntary aided schools. The student intake is of average ability. Public examination results are well above national average figures.
STUDENT PASTORAL ORGANISATION
The Academy is organised in Key Stages with a 3 year KS3 and 2 year KS4. SLT work closely with the Progress & Achievement Leaders, guiding and supporting students as necessary. The Academy has a well established policy of early contact with parents. The Form Tutor is the usual parental contact point, followed by referral to Progress & Achievement Leaders.
STUDENT ACADEMIC ORGANISATION
When students arrive at South Axholme they are placed in mixed ability forms based upon the house figure Heads (at present 6 form entry). Setting takes place in Mathematics, English, Science and MFL in Y7; other subjects are taught in form groups.
The Learning Support Department provides help to all students with learning difficulties. This takes place either in mainstream lessons or alternatively by way of selective withdrawal for short periods in certain lessons. The emphasis of late has been to increase mainstream support.
SCHOOL CONSULTATION
A programme of weekly meetings takes place throughout the year incorporating Full Staff Meetings, Department Meetings, Pastoral Team Meetings, Teaching & Learning Meetings, Subject Leader Meetings, Senior Leadership Team Meetings, Workshops, School Improvement Group Meetings and Governor Meetings.
EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
South Axholme Academy offers a very impressive range of activities which give the Academy a rich life which it shares with the local community. The Academy enjoys very active parental support.
Sport, Music and Drama/Dance are especially strong. There is an orchestra, a wind band, small ensemble work and a choir. Personal instrumental tuition is offered. Regular public performances are given in the Academy and various outside venues. The Academy runs teams in Football, Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Tennis, Badminton , Basketball and Athletics.
STAFF INVOLVEMENT
The Management structure of the Academy is such that every member of staff is invited to participate in policy-making though the final decisions must rest with the Principal who is responsible to Governors for the conduct and curriculum of the Academy. Nevertheless, consultation is real and most decisions are arrived at by discussion and an exchange of opinions. Such a consultative decision-making process can only work effectively if all staff accept the personal responsibilities this brings.
The demands on staff are considerable, in the classroom, in preparation, in marking, in attending meetings, in CPD work, in out-of-school activities and in parent-teacher contact, however, it presents staff with many opportunities which in turn brings great benefit to the institution and to the teachers themselves as professionals.
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