Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Job Description

Catch
22 are offering an exciting opportunity for an unqualified or qualified Teacher to join our award‑winning, Ofsted 'Good' school team in supporting children with additional needs and social, emotional and mental health difficulties, often stemming from trauma. The work is intensive requiring flexibility, sensitivity, patience and resilience. Re‑igniting pupils’ love of learning is central to what we do, therefore an ability to work with and engage all students with creativity and passion towards the primary curriculum is essential.

Hours:

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract:

Permanent, required as soon as possible

Reference: 0537

Location:

St Peter’s, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7LQ

Salary: £26,096 – £43,493 per annum pro rata

• Creating an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner achievement, success and progression
• Planning, producing and updating schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements, considering guidance from the DFE and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all current requirements
• Developing learning resources and learning routes that meet learner needs and the requirements of Catch
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• Preparing lessons for off‑site students for support staff to deliver
• Supporting and guiding learners so that they can reflect on their learning, identify the progress they have made and set positive targets for improvement
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their wellbeing
• Building effective and supporting relationships with students and families/carers; embedding that trust and support within the education process. Liaising with outside agencies as appropriate
• Undertaking relevant administrative tasks associated with the teaching function including examination/accreditation entries for learners, register taking and invigilation
• Acting as a role model, championing Catch
  22 and the education directorate’s vision and values
• Complying with Catch
  22 policies and procedures including safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality
• Undertaking personal and professional development activities and liaising with other staff so knowledge and best practice can be shared

• A recognised higher qualification with significant experience of teaching
• Experience of working with a cohort of young people including those with complex, high behaviour and additional learning needs
• Extensive behaviour management experience with students who have complex needs and extreme behaviour
• Previous experience in teaching K1 and KS2 pupils
• A clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application
• A robust knowledge of behavioural techniques and theories and their application
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements of equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, safeguarding and child protection
• A sound knowledge of planning and assessment techniques
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential
• Ability to work effectively with students with complex needs
• Ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and written form
• Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching and organisational styles and resources, including ICT to deliver outstanding teaching and learning
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver a holistic educational package
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents/carers and other stakeholders as appropriate

For more information, please visit our website and Include School Suffolk’s website.

How To Apply:

Please complete your application online by visiting our recruitment website.

Closing date: 1pm, 13 January 2025.

Catch
22 Independent school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this…