SEN TEACHER - MATERNITY COVER

Location

WEST LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
School Lane , Chapel House , Skelmersdale , Lancashire , WN8 8EH
Tel: 01695 721487
School website: www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 114

Information

Class Teacher, SEN
Key Stage 4
Maternity Cover

The Governing Body and Headteacher of West Lancashire Community High School are currently inviting applications for the post of a temporary Class Teacher within Key Stage 4.

The post is for a Main Pay Scale Teacher with SEN points (1 or 2 dependent on qualifications and experience).

The post is to cover for a maternity leave for up to 12 months. We are looking for a full-time class teacher, teaching students with generic learning difficulties.

The start date for the post: 1 April 2021

West Lancashire Community High School is a vibrant school and is currently rated as Good by Ofsted. Our students all have a statement of special educational needs or an Education Health Care Plan. We currently have 114 students on roll aged between 11 and 19 years. In addition, there are a number of students from local high schools who attend one day a week to access our outreach provision - horticulture and small animals.

Our school is currently organised into four departments:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Post 16, Learning Suite (ASD/complex needs).

The school has achieved recognition in the following areas:
Leading Parent Partnership, National Autistic Society Forest Schools, International Schools

All teachers deliver English and Maths curriculum. Teachers remain with their class predominantly, however on occasions you may be asked to work in different departments, when need dictates. You will be responsible for directing and monitoring support staff in delivering predeveloped learning to individuals/groups of students.

Each class teacher is a subject leader and you will be expected to develop and lead in that subject across school, supporting other teachers in its delivery.

We are looking for someone who is SEN experienced, understands the needs of our students, is versatile and eager to positively contribute to the success of the school.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed Application to schoolbusiness.manager@westlancs.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.