CLASS TEACHER (SEND)

Location

RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Eastern Avenue , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 2AT
Tel: 01282 953653
School website: www.ridgewood.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 179

Information

Ridgewood Community High School is looking to appoint an established Teacher, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), who is suitably qualified to lead a Class team.  The position would suit candidates who have the skills to teach different subjects at KS3, KS4 & KS5 in our SEND school following a primary curriculum. 

The role would suit SEND or primary trained teachers with experience of wider curriculum delivery.  As Teaching across school follows a ‘primary model’, we would welcome applications from Teachers who are recently and have either Primary and/or Secondary experience. 

The post holders will report to the Deputy Headteacher responsible for Teaching and Learning.

The purpose of this job is:
To support the school Mission Statement the post holder will be required to teach across the full SEND ability and age range, with specific remit to teach our KS3, KS4 and KS5 pupils in different subject areas, maximising our pupil potential. 

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation 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

Degree

QTS 

Evidence of CPD re: SEND or Curricular

Essential Experience

Experience teaching pupils with a range of SEND within a primary or special school setting

Working knowledge of assessment procedures and ability to analyse and utilise data to support progress and raise achievement

Excellent ICT skills

Multi-disciplinary working

Confidence in managing pupils whose behaviour can be challenging

Desirable Experience

Experience of leading and developing SLC provision across school

Leading a subject, long term project, or initiative

Team Teach Intermediate trained

Proposed Interview Date:

21/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Deputy Headteacher(s)

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: office@ridgewood.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.