Job Description

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You'll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.
The Role:
The post holder will be a member of the Inscape House School, a non-maintained ASC specialist day school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. It is part of the Together Trust, a charity that has been providing care, education and support in the Northwest of England since 1870). They will teach the Computing/ICT National Curriculum, (which could include working towards Entry Level, or GCSE) to students in Key Stages 3, 4 or Post 16.
Contract: Permanent Role/ Term Time
Hours:37.5 Hours
Salary - Grade 3, 4, 5 (depending on experience)
34,653.00 rising to 38,388.00 (Grade 3)
41,490.00 rising to 44,760.00 (Grade 4)
48,022.00 rising to 52,400.00 (Grade 5)
Location: Inscape House School.
Responsibilities include but are not exhaustive.
Teaching:

• Adapt the teaching of curricula to meet the varying learning needs of autistic pupils.
• Develop high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge, both academically and socially.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect taking into account pupils' sensory needs.
• Develop goals that stretch and challenge all pupils throughout the school day.
• Demonstrate the values and behaviours that are consistent with a positive deposition and empathic understanding of the pupils' needs, so as to develop their self-belief and confidence in their own abilities.
• Promote outstanding progress and outcomes by pupils both academically and socially

Grade 3:

• To effectively deploy Education Assistants (EAs) to facilitate learning, ensuring that all support positively impacts on the development of every pupil's independence.
• To create and maintain a high level of accountability so that EAs are able to support the learning and development of academic and social skills throughout the school day.

Grade 4:

• Line manage a team of EAs effectively.
• To ensure that all EAs are punctual, have high attendance and are always mentally present to facilitate learning.
• Complete HR processes with a team of EAs such as return to work from absence, professional discussions/supervision, professional development reviews and performance management, including target setting.
• To address underperformance issues as soon as they arise with EAs completing the necessary paperwork and informing Deputy Head. Persistent issues to be addressed jointly with Deputy Head
• Ensure that EAs have the academic and social skills required for the pupils' needs by advising on relevant training available within the Together Trust with the approval of the Deputy Head/Head Teacher.
• Lead on ICT/Computing across the school from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. (This is likely to be part of a subject team)
• Develop Schemes of Work and resources to support the delivery of your subject curriculum across all Key Stages.
• Manage a budget for your subject area and take responsibility for ensuring that a range of resources are available to staff for the delivery of the subject area.

Grade 5:

• To provide professional leadership and management of a subject area ie lead the ICT/Computing curriculum team.
• To line manage staff according to Trust policy and support, challenge and develop them in their roles thus ensuring a culture of accountability at all levels.
• To prepare agendas for relevant meetings.
• To participate in meetings and strategic planning.
• To carry out other responsibilities as required by the Deputy Head or Headteacher from time to time.
• Broaden the ICT/Computing offer to reach a wider cohort of students.
• Improve the externally accredited qualification results.

Please refer to the job description for more information on the responsibilities.
About You:

• Qualified teacher status
• A subject specialism in ICT/Computing/Computer science or similar
• Experience of working with autistic children/young people with communication difficulties, learning difficulties, ADHA, menta health and or sensory processing issues
• A strong commitment to working co-operatively with parents
• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a range of audiences
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of both theoretical and practical levels of current perspectives on autism spectrum conditions
• Knowledge of current developments in education generally and special education in particular
• High level of resilience
• Knowledge of health and safety expectations affecting children across the school.

Benefits

• Eligible for Teachers' Pension Scheme and its associate Death In Service benefit
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home