Primary Teacher (specialist autism unit)

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Merseyside
Salary
24000.00 - 32000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
31 Jul 2018
Closes
28 Aug 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Primary Teacher - Specialist Autism Unit

Great Crosby, Liverpool

Salary: GBP24,000 - GBP32,000

We are currently looking to recruit a passionate and experienced Primary Teacher to join our team at Olsen House School, Liverpool. The school supports pupils with social and emotional difficulties, those who need extra support to engage in education and pupils with autism. The "Bluebird ASC Unit" at Olsen House meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of ASC and in some cases a secondary diagnosis of a specific learning difficulty.

At Olsen House our students benefit from our unique, bespoke creative curriculum with strategic support from multidisciplinary teams of therapists, and we are looking for the next member of our teaching team to enhance their learning experience. Due to the needs of our Young People experience of teaching SEN/SEMH or ASC students is essential.

Olsen House school is part of the Kedleston Group Ltd,which is an independent provider of SEMH day and residential schools as well as children's homes across England. We look for people who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people we support. We offer staff a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training to ensure everyone is provided with the best possible start to their employment. Kedleston welcome and nurture staff through the organisation's training provision and seek staff and leaders who are motivated and focused in their delivery of the best education and care support. We have vacancies across England for management, teaching, care, support, administration and ancillary roles within this rapidly developing organisation.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

* Deliver programmes at National Curriculum

* Inspire trust and confidence in pupils and colleagues

* Build team commitment with colleagues and in the classroom

* Engage and motivate pupils

* Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school

* Engage in whole school activities as required by the Headteacher

* Adhere to all working protocols as agreed and published in the school handbook

* Plan and lead children in off-site enrichment activities, including driving the school vehicle

* Ensure you uphold all safeguarding procedures, including engaging in annual safeguarding training, including induction training

Person Specification:

* Experience teaching at primary level (Essential)

* Experience of working with children with SEMH, Behaviour difficulties and ASC (Essential)

* A commitment to ongoing professional development.

* An excellent knowledge of the specialist curriculum area and how it may be effectively taught.

* Degree

* QTS

In return for your hard work and commitment to the role Kedleston will offer:

* Competitive salary

* Company Pension Scheme

* The opportunity to join a supportive and well established team

* The support to progress in your career

Kedleston Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to act in the best interests of our pupils at all times. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service