SEN UNIT TEACHER

Location

DELPH SIDE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Eskdale , Tanhouse , Skelmersdale , Lancashire , WN8 6ED
Tel: 01695 721881
School website: www.delphside.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 242

Information

Are you looking to work in a school where the whole team genuinely, genuinely work their socks off but look after each other, laugh a lot, enjoy their job and achieve AMAZING things for children?

We are looking for a teacher who:

is determined, driven and ambitious, for themselves, but also the children they teach

values the ‘whole child’, their family and their community

has a solid understanding and interest in the teaching and learning of SEN children and is able to lead our SLCN/ASD SEN Unit

is open minded, non-judgmental and willing to put themselves in ‘someone else’s shoes’

wants to develop themselves; someone who, in time, can have whole school impact, beyond their own classroom

thrives on positive, is friendly and who doesn’t see asking for help, or accepting areas to develop, as a barrier to their own learning

is passionate about encouraging SEN children to learn and have high aspirations

is utterly committed to ensuring our youngest children make the very best start to their learning journeys

In return, we will offer you:

a very friendly, supportive and skilled staff team

the happiest, most loving children – our Delph Siders!

open-door classrooms where colleagues help one another, happily, openly, without judgement

the opportunity to try new approaches and ideas, with the scope for error, which we learn from

the chance to lead – we are all leaders, at all levels

superb SEN support

a relentless drive for excellence, an exciting ‘next step’ in the school development always around the corner

a beautiful environment, inside and out

a school with multiple dimensions………The Lake, The Studio, The Hangout, The Hub, The Forest, The Loft, we are always evolving!

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.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


More Information can be found at https://delphside.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

QTS

Recent and relevant participation in Professional Development

Desirable Qualifications

Relevant SEND Qualifications

Essential Experience

A proven track record of effective teaching

Effective behaviour management strategies

Established Primary School classroom practitioner 

Proposed Interview Date:

30/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Liz Ormerod (Headteacher)
Liz Burton ( SENCO and Deputy Headteacher)
01695 721881

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be returned to bursar@delphside.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.