Teacher (SEN)
Acacia Hall School
Lincolnshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary + Teacher's Pension
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 March 2020
Job overview
Special Educational Needs Teacher – Kisimul School
Due to continued organisational growth and development we are recruiting for outstanding Teachers to join our Education Team at the beautiful Kisimul Upper School located in Friesthorpe, between Welton and Market Rasen.
About the job:
No two days are the same, so we want Teachers who can work at pace to turn ‘can’t do’ into ‘want to’ and are motivated by working with young people with complex needs. You will be highly motivated in your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children in a calm and engaging demeanour, whilst being resilient and using innovative styles of teaching.
We want to hear from people with drive and a willingness to go the ‘extra mile’ to improve the lives of the young people in our care. Whilst previous experience of working in a SEN environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.
Visits to the school are actively encouraged and highly advisable.
What will I be doing?
• Establish and maintain good working relationships in order to promote the development and effective delivery of the school curriculum and maximise our young people’s achievement.
• Teaching students according to their educational needs and acknowledging that every lesson counts.
• Creating a well-ordered and secure environment that will ensure the educational well-being of individual children within the group.
• Managing behaviour with confidence, resilience and perseverance. Following agreed and consistent strategies alongside school, therapeutic and residential colleagues.
• Ensuring careful and ongoing assessment of the students learning to inform further planning and next steps.
• Ensuring that tasks and activities are matched to the ability of the children- allowing them to make progress at the right pace and level.
• Working with school leaders to complete and teach individual pupil plans where students have specific needs.
• Liaising effectively with parents and a wide range of professionals.
What do I need?
• Must have appropriate teaching Qualification (QTS or QTLS)
• Have some knowledge of SLD / ASD
• Resilience
• Be an outstanding practitioner
• Understanding of the curriculum in order for successful planning and delivery
• The ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively
Why work for us?
A few reasons we think it’s a great place to work:
• Continuous professional development & training for a clear career path
• Pension
• Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
• Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
• No two days are ever the same
• Open and positive working environment
• “Your Wellbeing Matters”
About Kisimul Group:
Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award-winning education to children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global development delay and associated challenging behaviour.
Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Kisimul is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all.
All applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.
Kisimul Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer
About Acacia Hall School
- Acacia Hall School
- Shortwood Lane, Former Rectory, Friesthorpe
- Lincolnshire
- LN3 5AL
- United Kingdom
KISIMUL GROUP is a long-established provider of quality education and care services to children and young adults with complex learning difficulties, challenging behaviour, autism and global developmental delay. Twice winners of The Teacher of the Year Award (Excellence in Special Needs Teaching - East Midlands Region), we are committed to providing excellent teaching and continuity of service to very vulnerable young people for whom drastic change is overwhelming.
THE KISIMUL GROUP now has three schools: two in Lincolnshire - The Old Vicarage at Swinderby and Acacia Hall in Friesthorpe, and a new school, Woodstock House, in Long Ditton, Surrey. All three Kisimul schools offer a specialised care and educational program to children with severe learning difficulties, autism and challenging behaviour. All our children have global developmental delays and communication problems.
The Kisimul Schools in Lincolnshire are both home and school for up to 68 pupils, with 37 residential places within houses at The Old Vicarage and 31 residential places at Acacia Hall. Woodstock House currently has 18 residential places available but this will increase as the site develops over the next two years.
The original Kisimul School was established in The Old Vicarage in Swinderby, in 1977. Pronounced "kishmul" the name comes from Kisimul Castle which overlooks one of the safest harbours in the British Isles. Like their namesake, Kisimul Schools are a safe haven, providing care and protection for their pupils whilst preparing them for the journey ahead. The original school building still accommodates many of the children of our Lower School.
Kisimul Upper School, opened in 2004 for children from 16 - 19 years, is located in Acacia Hall in seven acres of grounds in a small village to the north of Lincoln. Our newest school, Woodstock House, opened in May 2008 in Long Ditton, Surrey. This beautiful Edwardian house in its stunning country grounds will eventually offer Kisimul's quality services to up to 60 pupils with learning disabilities, aged from 8 to 19. All of our schools and homes are within easy reach of towns and major road and rail arteries, making it easy to keep in touch.]
The schools offer a very high staff ratio (usually at least 1:1), small groups at all times, a consistent, structured approach and speech therapy, music therapy, HANDLE play therapy and aromatherapy. Residential care is on a 38, 50 &;amp; 52 weeks basis per year and is committed to a non-aversive approach. We follow a broad and balanced curriculum including a modified National Curriculum, and offer an extensive range of therapeutic and developmental programmes, including speech and language therapy, music therapy, aromatherapy, HANDLE, EASIE and structured play development. The Post-16 curriculum is underpinned by a wide variety of ASDAN programmes, through which the pupils gain external accreditation.
Our schools and houses are well-equipped and the bedrooms bright, warm and friendly. There are soft play areas, multi-sensory rooms, and adventure playgrounds. At Swinderby we have our own large indoor swimming pool, and at Acacia Hall a little farm with characterful animals!
Most teachers working at Kisimul have extra qualifications for working with children with special needs and/or many years experience. Classroom assistants and Care staff have NVQs, Learning Support Certificates, or other suitable qualifications and experience. Most staff are of very long standing and staff turn-over is low.
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