KS3 Teacher

I am working with a lovely Secondary school in Portsmouth, who are looking to recruit a Teacher to work with their KS3 pupils. The school cater to students who have Special Educational Needs (SEN)

You will need to be an enthusiastic, compassionate and innovative teacher - someone ready to make a genuine difference. This role would also be a great opportunity for someone considering working in an SEN school for the first time, offering the chance to gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and see whether the rewarding setting is the right fit for them.

An interest in relational and restorative practice would be advantageous as this is really important when working with the pupils. You will need to be positive, resilient and want to make a difference to children's long term outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to provide pupils with outstanding learning opportunities and support them with overcoming any barriers to learning. You will plan, teach and assess lessons in line with curriculum objectives.

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 paying attention to their EHCP
• Select and use a range of different learning resources and equipment
• Manage appropriate interventions and tracking
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes from pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests
• Mentor/Tutor a small group of pupils and liaise with parents/guardians
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents/carers and professionals
• Collaborate and work with colleagues, including providing cover at times and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Supervise and support the work of the Learning Mentors
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school sharing in our vision in all you do.
• Work together as part of one team on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
• Managing pupil behaviour effectively to ensure a happy and safe learning environment
• Undertake training and team meetings as part of continuing professional development.

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Successful teaching experience
• Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Excellent knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• Excellent understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ individual needs
• Ability to build effective and positive working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management and regulation strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

The school are keen to speak to Teachers who are prepared to take on the full teaching role to include planning, assessing, parents evenings, staff training and INSET days.

If you are available on a full time basis and are looking for a new challenge, please apply now!

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