Maternity COVER - Teacher; SEND

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MATERNITY COVER – Teacher (SEND)

• Plan and deliver personalised programmes of learning
• Develop Schemes of Work, lesson plans and assessment strategies
• Deliver engaging and differentiated sessions that meet a wide range of learning needs
• Integrate Functional Skills within curriculum delivery
• Support learners to develop independence and life skills
• Establish clear learning goals aligned to EHCP outcomes
• Use adaptive teaching approaches suitable for SEND learners

• Monitor learner progress using appropriate assessment tools
• Support achievement of Pearson Personal Growth and Work Skills qualifications
• Maintain ambitious expectations for attendance, engagement and achievement
• Contribute to Annual Reviews and progress reporting
• Ensure learning leads to meaningful next steps or destinations

• Lead and direct classroom support staff
• Create structured, safe and purposeful learning environments
• Use positive behaviour approaches to support engagement
• Implement targeted interventions where required
• Promote student voice and confidence

• Use Data bridge Management Information System to record student progress and outcome data
• Maintain accurate student records
• Adhere to internal verification and awarding body standards
• Contribute to Quality Improvement process
• Support preparation for and participate within Ofsted inspection

• Safeguard and promote learner welfare
• Work within KCSIE and SEND Code of Practice
• Promote equality, dignity and inclusion
• Work collaboratively with families and professionals

• Participate in college development activities
• Support cross-site collaboration
• Engage in CPD
• Contribute to a positive staff culture

• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching learners with SEND
• Understanding of SEND code of practice
• Knowledge of Ofsted EIF and Report Card
• Ability to lead small classroom teams
• Strong organisational skills
• Commitment to inclusive practice
• QTS / QTLS
• Post-16 SEND experience
• Experience with Pearson
• Knowledge of vocational pathways

• Regular CPD tailored to your development needs
• Access to funded training and educational sponsorship (subject to application)
• Clear opportunities for progression across departments and sites
• Support to develop specialist SEND practice
• Opportunities to contribute to wider curriculum and organisational development

• Competitive salary with bi-annual pay progression linked to performance
• Access to salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay linked to length of service
• 47 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Christmas and New Year shutdown period
• Dedicated wellbeing day each year
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to private medical insurance
• Personal resilience and wellbeing support programmes
• Organisation-wide wellbeing initiatives and campaigns
• Modern, well-equipped facilities
• Free on-site parking
• Positive and supportive staff culture
• Opportunities to build relationships across the wider organisation

Expanse Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.