Teacher Semi Formal TLG

The vacancy is suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs. Please be aware we do not accept applications direct from agencies and also CVs. This teaching post is an exciting opportunity to join the teaching team within our Semi-Formal Teaching and Learning Group. The Semi-Formal curriculum is focused on each individual's EHCP targets and develops key skills of effective communication, confidence, resilience and independence.

Learning is organised into the main areas of;
Communication and Literacy, Problem Solving, Maths, My World, Creative and Sensory and Movement. Delivery of areas of learning such as mathematical concepts and literacy skills may be delivered as discrete subjects dependent on the needs of the individual learner. Learners in this TLG span KS1 - KS4 and are working between the top end of The Engagement Model and Year 1, end of year expectations.

All learners in the Semi Formal TLG have high levels of Speech Language and Communication Needs. The successful candidate will excel in meeting the diverse needs of our pupils. You will be supported within your class by a team of Learning Support Assistants and by a Middle and Senior Leadership Team who have a secure understanding of the rewards and challenges of teaching in our school.

Our staff are passionate about developing the learning and life chances and opportunities of our pupils and young people. Our young people (2-19) have a wide range of special educational needs, including Autistic Spectrum Condition. We offer an inclusive setting operating on the main Broomfield site and three mainstream partnership sites:
Windmill Primary School, Rodillian Academy, Future Steps Hub (White Rose Business Park). This enables us to meet a wide variety of pupils' needs and provide support and advice to the community. Staff can be expected to work on any of the four sites if required. If shortlisted you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.

This includes only information publicly available on-line. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to attendance  successful candidates' other relevant checks with statutory bodies will be carried out which may include prohibition from teaching, section 128 check and overseas criminal record if you have lived or worked overseas. Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking policy Reg Charity no;

1143948. To teach as directed on the timetable, as outlined in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2014 and Guidance on School Teachers Pay and Conditions. It is the responsibility of the post holder to familiarise themselves with this document, and carry out the general functions as specified.

• Support the ethos of the school and ensure that its main aims, of meeting pupils' needs and raising their achievements, are met.
• Have experience and knowledge of working with pupils and young people with a range of special educational needs.
• Be aware of the needs of all pupils as they come within the teacher's responsibility and to ensure that teacher expectations match pupils' potential.
• Have personal (or support others in) responsibility for a pastoral group.
• Teach, as required by the timetable, throughout the age and ability range.
• Evaluate personal teaching critically through self-review and reflection to improve personal effectiveness
• Prepare and make available units of work/MTPs in the relevant subject areas consistent with school policy.
• Plan and prepare daily lessons appropriate to agreed units of work and consistent with school policy.
• Apply appropriate strategies which keep pupils challenged, stimulated and engaged.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils' learning and motivation and set clear targets for learning building on prior attainment.
• Write and review Personal Targets which identify SMART targets and adhere to school policy.
• Understand the purpose of Planning Preparation and Assessment time, and use it constructively as outlined in the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
• Assess, level, moderate and record individual pupil progress in accordance with the school's policy.
• Monitor and record pupil attainment, contribute to the identification of 'next targets' and track their progress using National Curriculum criteria, B-Squared or other assessment schemes adopted by the school.
• Plan for, and direct the work of learning support staff and other adults assisting in the…