SEND Teacher

Polaris Education - Ormston School
Primary SEND Teacher

Contract:

Full Time, Term Time Only
Salary:  £28,000 - £39,520

Location:

Headingley, Leeds
Benefits
Company pension
Life Assurance
Employee Discount Scheme
Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so, Ormston School in Leeds could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people.
We are currently seeking a Primary SEND Teacher to join our team.
About the School
Located in Headingley, Leeds, Ormston School opened with its first cohort of learners in September 2024 and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5-18.
Our aim is to provide a learning environment where young people can thrive, feel supported and safe, and leave school with positive experiences and meaningful outcomes that enable them to contribute to the wider community.
With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to help shape the school and create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline and engagement and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each young person with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.
We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have over fifteen SEN schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement.
We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected education services have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Role Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the primary curriculum to small, bespoke class groups of up to six pupils, with the support of a Teaching Assistant. You will be required to plan, prepare and deliver lessons that respond to the individual needs and abilities of pupils.
You will be required to:
Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
Set high standards that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote positive progress and outcomes for pupils
Demonstrate secure subject and curriculum knowledge
Be familiar with the National Curriculum at both primary and secondary level
Adapt learning to meet the needs of learners with SEND
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
A relevant degree
Successful classroom teaching experience
Experience teaching primary-age pupils
Knowledge of the National Curriculum
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
A good understanding of how children learn
The ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs
The ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
Knowledge of effective behaviour-management strategies
Good ICT skills, particularly in using technology to support learning

What We Offer
A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone
Support for your professional development through a wide range of learning opportunities
The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision
A friendly and inclusive team that is passionate about improving pupil outcomes
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.
Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.