Teacher

Ref: WARWED000004683

Oak Wood Schools Academy are a successful specialist setting for 251 children and young people aged 3 – 19, with a broad spectrum of special educational needs and learning disabilities. The schools share a site. There are 139 students within the Secondary school and 102 pupils in the Primary School with an additional 10 place nursery.

As a growing Multi Academy Trust we are looking for enthusiastic and skilled qualified teachers who are outstanding practitioners. We particularly welcome applications from teachers with experience of teaching in a primary school setting who have the ability to transfer their skills to working with young people who may have severe or complex learning difficulties, social and communication learning needs and/or ASD and associated behaviours. We would also welcome applications from teachers who have experience in teaching children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and/or ASD or who have a particular interest in these areas.

You will play a key role in the development of an area of the curriculum and in improving learning and teaching across the schools

Are you:

• Positive and passionate about working with students with learning disabilities?
• A good or outstanding practitioner with experience of teaching students with PMLD, autism and associated social and communication difficulties?
• A reflective practitioner?
• A team player who can work as part of the multi-disciplinary team?
• Able to motivate and lead other practitioners within a class setting?
• Knowledgeable about the learning needs of students with a range of barriers to overcome?

If you are, then we can offer:

• A nurturing group of staff, who are committed to achieving high standards for our pupils and students.
• A strong ethos and collaborative working.
• Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support.
• A rigorous induction programme.
• Opportunities for quality professional development.
• A holistic consultative approach to each young person.

Key Requirements

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level.
• Qualified Teacher Status.

Experience:

• Proven experience of using primary teaching methodology in mainstream or/and special education.
• Professional Knowledge Skills and Understanding.
• Skills in adapting the National Curriculum to meet the needs of pupils in a special school.
• Understanding of different SEND pedagogies: PMLD, ASD, SLD, MLD, Sensory needs etc.
• Knowledge of teaching communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• An understanding of personalised curriculums to meet the complex needs of individual pupils.
• Understanding of and commitment to the school policies, in particular:

- Participation and implementation of the School Behaviour Policy, Safeguarding, Code of Conduct and Whistleblowing.
- Awareness of Health and Safety implementation in the work place.
- Implementation of the Academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

• Knowledge of effective strategies and interventions to include, and meet the needs of all pupils, in particular underachieving groups of pupils.
• Skills writing and delivering effective Individual Learning Plans for pupils with SEN.
• Knowledge of the different modes of communication used in the classroom such as Makaton, PECS, Objects of Reference etc.
• Professional Skills and Abilities.
• A teacher with sound ICT knowledge and skills relating to the class teaching, able to demonstrate the effective use of ICT to enhance the learning and teaching.
• Must be able to plan lessons for all the pupils in a class, setting clear learning intentions and differentiated tasks.
• Must be able to keep records of pupil progress in line with school policy.
• Must be able to use assessments of pupils learning to inform future planning.
• Ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues, including the deployment of teaching assistants.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Julie Walters on 024 76740901 to make the arrangements.

Further details and an application pack are available through the Warwickshire County Council vacancy web site or alternatively contact Julie Walters at Oak Wood Secondary School Office, Morris Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 4QH Tel 024 76740901 or email admin7046@oakwoodschools.co.uk

In addition to the application form, candidates are asked to complete a letter of application, maximum of 1 side of A4. The letter should outline your experience and skills in relation to the areas described in the person specification.

Closing date: 2nd May 2017 (12 noon).

Oak Wood Schools are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of all pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for the successful candidates.