SEN TEACHER

Location

HIGHFIELD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wright Street , Chorley , Lancashire , PR6 0SP
Tel: 01257 262783
School website: www.highfield-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 244

Information

Are you ambitious, enthusiastic and committed to supporting children with additional needs to reach their full potential? Are you ready for a new challenge and enjoy working in a dynamic environment rewarded daily by the small steps of success made by children with additional needs such as social, communication and interaction including children with ASD? If so, ‘The Orchard’ at Highfield Community Primary School would love to meet you.

Website: https:www.highfieldcps.co.uk

‘The Orchard’ is an SEN Unit for pupils with SLCN/ASD which opened in February 2022 and comprises 2 classes. Pupil numbers in each class are much smaller than in a mainstream class to allow for a more specialist teaching approach. The role is in our Stage 2 class where children are ready for more formal learning. 

The governors of our friendly, welcoming school seek to appoint an energetic, dynamic, forward thinking and enthusiastic class teacher who has the passion and commitment to move their career forward in a small, engaging, and nurturing environment for children with additional needs. We are looking for somebody who is highly motivated to engage reluctant learners, calm and resilient in a challenging environment and supportive in the development and growth of ‘The Orchard’s’ success. The successful candidate will be able to plan and deliver an adapted curriculum, 1:1 and small group interventions and have strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills. You will be confident liaising with external agencies and successful in building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers. You will become part of a committed team, sharing the same vision for the unit, focusing on positivity, progression and perseverance driving ‘The Orchard’ forward.

Position is temporary with a view to becoming permanent

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

Qualified Teacher Status

Recent & relevant participation in professional development

Desirable Qualifications

Essential Experience

Demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching

A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and ability to deliver a broad, balanced and exciting curriculum 

Able to provide a high quality learning environment

Effective behaviour management strategies

Recent successful experience of teaching in KS1 or KS2 with proven record of children making good or better progress

Proposed Interview Date:

23/09/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr Proctor, Headteacher 01257 262783

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached to advert. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@highfieldcps.co.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.