Resistant Materials Lead Teacher
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary information: MPR - UPR, £34,514 - £51,179 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SEN1 Allowance, £2,539 + TLR 2a, £3,214
Further salary information: Candidates with UPR will need to demonstrate how they could continue to offer a whole school impact.
Start date: ASAP
Meadow High School is a successful Special School for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties (currently 257 pupils on roll). Many pupils have Complex Learning Needs, including Autism. Our success has been consistently identified in all our Ofsted inspections.
We require x1 Resistant Materials Subject Lead Teacher to work with students with moderate and complex learning difficulties.
We are seeking a Resistant Materials subject lead teacher who has a passion for teaching and is willing to embrace the school’s vision, to enable and empower our pupils with lifelong skills and enable as many as possible to enter the world of work and reach the highest levels of independence in adult life.
Whilst experience in a special school is desirable it is not essential. We are looking for someone with the ability and drive to ensure that each pupil gets the maximum benefit from their educational placement. Applicants from mainstream or SEN backgrounds are welcome but all will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of SEN and how this might impact on learning and curriculum delivery.
We are looking for applicants who hold Qualified Teacher Status and preferably have experience in an SEN setting or working with young people who have learning disabilities. Candidates with UPS will need to demonstrate how they could continue to offer a whole school impact.
The successful applicants will also be a form tutor to a tutor group and will be required to write and conduct Annual Reviews of their tutor group’s EHCPs as well as monitor pupils progress against the EHCP outcomes.
We wish to appoint candidates with:
- At least 3 years of experience of teaching Resistant Materials.
- Experience of leading staff training and development within the subject areas.
- Have experience working with the following pieces of equipment; Band Saw, Circle Saw, Pillar Drill, and Belt Sander.
- Ability to plan, teach and assess effectively to a high standard, which maximises the achievements of all pupils.
- A positive can do attitude.
- An understanding of how SEN can impact on learners.
- A commitment to supporting individual pupils and their families if appropriate.
- Good organisational skills.
- The ability to differentiate work for a range of learning needs and abilities.
- A highly structured approach to teaching suited to the needs of pupils with ASD and other learning difficulties.
- A passion for teaching pupils with SEN.
We can offer:
- A supportive staff team.
- A commitment to your continued professional development.
- Small class groups.
- The opportunity to work in a caring, friendly and ambitious school.
- Some of the best pupils in the world.
Closing date: Sunday 4th February 2024
Shortlisting: W/C 5th February 2024
Interview date: Thursday 22nd February 2024 / Friday 23rd February 2024
