Teacher in Outstanding Special School
| Posting date: | 17 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 October 2024 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7JN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 25c88f29-5430-4084-b0e5-b2515e0a49d0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified teacher status
Evidence of successful teaching experience
Experience of planning for and teaching pupils with SEN
Evidence of effective involvement in school improvement, planning and monitoring
Evidence of strategies developed for target setting and monitoring performance in order to raise pupil achievement
Experience of interactive teaching methods
Evidence of differentiation of the curriculum
Awareness of current initiatives, issues and legislation
Experience of using ICT effectively
Knowledge and experience of developing a purposeful learning environment and using a range of strategies to promote good behaviour
Respect for pupils’ social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds with an understanding of how these may affect their learning
Understanding the role of teaching assistants in maximising pupils’ learning
Knowledge and experience of applying a framework of curriculum planning which: includes long and short term plans; requires learning objectives to be identified for classes, group and individuals; enables monitoring, assessment and recording of pupils’ progress
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
Strong commitment to raising standards
Good organisational skills
Good communication skills
Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic, including when under pressure
What the school offers its staff
At Northern House Academy we are committed and dedicated to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing, ensuring all staff maintain a healthy and realistic work life balance. As such we offer our amazing employees the following support packages:
• Three development and wellbeing days across the year. Teachers are not required to be onsite for these days and they are designed to support with, and promote, a positive work life balance
• A robust induction program for all teachers, regardless of experience. During their first year, teachers will be provided with additional time out of class to work closely with an SLT link for support and guidance. This is focused on utilising the policies, procedures and principles that underpin practice within Northern House Academy
• Protected PPA time, which can be taken offsite
• Weekly professional development meetings that finish at 4:00pm and take place twice weekly
• Numerous opportunities and career pathways available with Northern House Academy and provided by The Gallery Trust. Including access to NPQ programs, Master Education pathways, and continuous CPD.
• A committed, positive and friendly staff team with a numerous wellbeing and social events scheduled across the year
• The opportunity to work with our amazing, unique and fantastic pupils who will guarantee that no two days are the same
• The opportunity to work within a supportive and professional teaching team, who are committed to continuous professional development and collaborative school improvement
• Membership to Perk Box, a global employee benefits and rewards platform
If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs, this could be a great role for you. Previous special school experience is not necessary, but it is essential you fully share our values, which can be found on our website.
Further details about the role
Northern House Academy is an outstanding special school for primary age children who have been identified as having Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. We currently have 81 children on roll and all our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
We are passionate about children at Northern House having their abilities recognised and celebrated, whilst receiving an excellent education. The whole staff team is committed to very high standards both professionally and in relation to every aspect of our pupils’ education.
Northern House Academy is a member of The Gallery Trust, an expanding Special Needs Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. The Trust has a national reputation for excellence, and is influential in the development of SEND strategy in the county.
Please visit our website to find out more about Northern House Academy. If you would like to visit the school to find out more about this exceptional opportunity before you submit your application, you will be most welcome. Our staff and students will be delighted to meet you!
On behalf of the school, thank you again for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Qualified teacher status
Evidence of successful teaching experience
Experience of planning for and teaching pupils with SEN
Evidence of effective involvement in school improvement, planning and monitoring
Evidence of strategies developed for target setting and monitoring performance in order to raise pupil achievement
Experience of interactive teaching methods
Evidence of differentiation of the curriculum
Awareness of current initiatives, issues and legislation
Experience of using ICT effectively
Knowledge and experience of developing a purposeful learning environment and using a range of strategies to promote good behaviour
Respect for pupils’ social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds with an understanding of how these may affect their learning
Understanding the role of teaching assistants in maximising pupils’ learning
Knowledge and experience of applying a framework of curriculum planning which: includes long and short term plans; requires learning objectives to be identified for classes, group and individuals; enables monitoring, assessment and recording of pupils’ progress
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
Strong commitment to raising standards
Good organisational skills
Good communication skills
Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic, including when under pressure
What the school offers its staff
At Northern House Academy we are committed and dedicated to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing, ensuring all staff maintain a healthy and realistic work life balance. As such we offer our amazing employees the following support packages:
• Three development and wellbeing days across the year. Teachers are not required to be onsite for these days and they are designed to support with, and promote, a positive work life balance
• A robust induction program for all teachers, regardless of experience. During their first year, teachers will be provided with additional time out of class to work closely with an SLT link for support and guidance. This is focused on utilising the policies, procedures and principles that underpin practice within Northern House Academy
• Protected PPA time, which can be taken offsite
• Weekly professional development meetings that finish at 4:00pm and take place twice weekly
• Numerous opportunities and career pathways available with Northern House Academy and provided by The Gallery Trust. Including access to NPQ programs, Master Education pathways, and continuous CPD.
• A committed, positive and friendly staff team with a numerous wellbeing and social events scheduled across the year
• The opportunity to work with our amazing, unique and fantastic pupils who will guarantee that no two days are the same
• The opportunity to work within a supportive and professional teaching team, who are committed to continuous professional development and collaborative school improvement
• Membership to Perk Box, a global employee benefits and rewards platform
If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs, this could be a great role for you. Previous special school experience is not necessary, but it is essential you fully share our values, which can be found on our website.
Further details about the role
Northern House Academy is an outstanding special school for primary age children who have been identified as having Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. We currently have 81 children on roll and all our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
We are passionate about children at Northern House having their abilities recognised and celebrated, whilst receiving an excellent education. The whole staff team is committed to very high standards both professionally and in relation to every aspect of our pupils’ education.
Northern House Academy is a member of The Gallery Trust, an expanding Special Needs Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. The Trust has a national reputation for excellence, and is influential in the development of SEND strategy in the county.
Please visit our website to find out more about Northern House Academy. If you would like to visit the school to find out more about this exceptional opportunity before you submit your application, you will be most welcome. Our staff and students will be delighted to meet you!
On behalf of the school, thank you again for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.