Teacher - Special Educational

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Teacher - Special

Principal

• To promote child centred provision in being at the heart of Donard School’s planning, policies, provision and ethos.
• To share in the formation of a strategic vision for the school and support key development.
• To develop effective and dynamic collaborative links within the school’s local community including other schools, Support Services, AHP, voluntary and statutory bodies and Parents.
• To raise standards in teaching and learning and improve outcomes for all learners evidenced in meaningful assessment and pupil tracking.
• To raise standards in the provision of individual interventions for all pupils including behaviour support and intensive interventions.
• To encourage and empower staff through the provision of effective staff development and support.
• To support the Principal in whole school evaluation, monitoring and development planning (SDP).

• Lead a department (Phase) of the school as determined by the Principal; monitor and evaluate curriculum planning and assessment within that phase.
• Ensure that the SEN policies and procedures are regularly reviewed, updated and understood by staff across the school.
• Be an active member of the School Leadership Team; assist with the operational function of the school and be fully involved in decision‑making.
• Deputise in the absence of the Principal /Vice-Principal.
• Assist the Principal in the formulation and evaluation of the School Development Plan.
• Assist the Principal in monitoring the in‑service training requirements of the school; including planning for, delivering and organising staff training in specific areas.
• Act as PRSD Reviewer and support ECT and Induction as appropriate.
• Monitor and review teacher assessment including Evidence For Learning, IEP/PLPs, and Annual Reports.
• Support the Annual Review process.
• Oversee the deployment of support staff.
• Oversee the development of intensive intervention and support for identified pupils across all phases; provide clear leadership in matters relating to developments and positive working across the school.
• Lead in relation to the provision of Behaviour Support including BSP, Risk Assessments and Team Teach, and ensuring that the School’s policies and procedures are being followed.
• Liaise with Allied Health Professionals regarding pupil needs and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams (SPOT).

• Lead by example as a teacher and leader, achieving high standards of pupil attainment, behaviour and motivation through effective teaching.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning, in line with the school policy; observations, monitoring of planning and scrutiny of pupil work.
• Liaise with the other Leadership Team members to monitor and promote effective transition arrangements.
• Liaise with the Designated Teacher regarding Safeguarding, Well‑being and Pastoral Care.
• Liaise with staff to coordinate and oversee the organisation of educational visits and school links.
• Ensure planning is effectively carried out and ensure pupils’ individual needs are being met.
• Monitor the standards of behaviour and achievement to ensure continuity and progression.
• Support class teachers in setting clear targets for improving and sustaining pupil achievement, supporting the teaching and learning process.
• Support staff to meet PRSD targets.
• Monitor planning and recording formats to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the school.

• Support the Principal in providing a clear vision and direction for the development of the school.
• Take a leading role in specific project(s) decided with the Principal.
• Attend Leadership Team meetings as required.
• Be a strong advocate for change and champion school improvement.
• Convey a positive “can do” attitude, motivate, inspire and lead staff; present a united front to secure successful outcomes of school initiatives.
• Establish and model good relationships, encourage good working practices and support and lead all staff.
• Plan, organise, chair and minute meetings as appropriate to ensure school policies and provision are implemented.

• Support the aims and ethos of the…