SPECIALIST TEACHER

Location

Colne Primet Academy
Dent Street , Colne , Lancashire , BB8 8JF
Tel: 01282 863970
School website: www.colneprimet.co.uk/

Information

To apply for this role, please use the attached Pendle Education Trust application form, not the standard LCC one, and return to hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

The purpose of the role is to lead, develop and enhance the teaching of Secondary SEND children at Colne Primet Academy using effective assessment.

Role Specific
1. Support the SENDCO / Director of Inclusion in developing and implementing the provision for students with SEND, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision
2. Contribute to quality assurance and self-evaluation of the provision for students with SEND
3. Support the SENDCO with ensuring the SEND policy is put into practice across school
4. Support the SENDCO with the operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of provision, as appropriate and/or where delegated by the SENDCO leading on the provision for individual or groups of students, including:
a. identifying a student’s SEN and coordinating provision that meets the student’s needs
b. maintaining an accurate SEND register and provision map, and ensuring records are kept up to date
c. providing training and guidance to colleagues on teaching and supporting students with SEN or a disability, and advise on the graduated approach to SEN support
d. as appropriate and/or where delegated by the SENDCO, working with and being a key point of contact for other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies, especially the local authority (LA)
e. Create and review the IEP with parents/carers and the student
5. Monitor the attainment and progress, with particular focus on SEND students, including analysing assessment data and implementing and leading interventions as needed, and evaluating their effectiveness
6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school’s policy and practice, including being aware of the provision in the local offer
7. Support the SENDCO in leading and managing teaching assistants (TAs) working with students with SEN or a disability, including contributing to their ongoing professional development, effective deployment across school and the interventions they deliver
8. Be up to date, plan and prepare high quality teaching, delivering effective learning for students, including effectively assessing and adapting within lessons

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 2024, 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

Specialist Teacher

Qualifications and Attainments

Qualified Teacher with QTS Essential

Degree in a relevant subject area Essential

Further SEND qualifications, including National Award for SEN Co-ordination / NPQ SEN or other Level 7 qualifications appropriate to act as a Specialist Teacher, or a willingness to complete these Essential

Desirable Qualifications

Please see above

Essential Experience

Please see above

Desirable Experience

Please see above

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached or from https://careers.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/job/specialist-teacher/
Please return completed applications electronically to: hr@pendleeducationtrust.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.