Job Description

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Safeguarding Statement

Expanse Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to satisfactory disclosure and clearance prior to employment.

It is unlawful for Expanse Learning to employ anyone who is barred from working with children. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to apply for a position at Expanse Learning. All applicants will be made aware that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and referral to the police and/or the DBS.

An online search will be completed as part of Expanse Learnings pre-employment checks.

Purpose

Expanse School is seeking to recruit a qualified teacher to work across both Key Stages 3 and 4 in the delivery of Mathematics including Functional Skills and GCSE. The job would ideally suit a practitioner with experience of working with SEND students. Knowledge of developing numeracy interventions would be an advantage.

Main Responsibilities

1. Specialist Teaching and Learning Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver inspirational, specialised, and highly differentiated lessons for KS3 & 4 SEND classes. Utilise assessment effectively to support academic progress and emotional development, incorporating Boxall Profiles. Create a stimulating and well-structured learning environment suitable for pupils with special educational needs.

2. Advocacy and Collaboration:

Take responsibility as a form teacher and champion the needs of pupils across the wider school. Support a bespoke curriculum offer meeting academic, special, and personal development needs of KS3 & 4 pupils.

3. School Development and Professional Development:

Actively contribute to whole-school development and improvement. Engage proactively in the schools performance development, review, and supervision processes. Participate in continuing personal professional development.

4. Behaviour Management and Support:

Support the consistent approach to behaviour management, teaching and learning, marking, assessment, etc., following relevant school policies. Monitor attendance and punctuality, reporting absences and lateness promptly. Coordinate support staff, including HLTAs, TAs, and specialists from external agencies, to promote pupil progress.

5. Administrative and Support Responsibilities:

Create and maintain a conducive learning environment within school and classrooms. Manage a delegated budget for learning resources and equipment for effective operation of delegated curriculum areas. Build effective relationships with parents and carers through open events and supporting pupils and their families in making the most of educational opportunities. Liaise with and signpost to other agencies when necessary (e.g., social care, NHS, CAMHS, EPs).

6. General Responsibilities:

Contribute to the accurate use and maintenance of up-to-date recording systems. Demonstrate a critical understanding of strategies, processes, and developments within SEND. Carry out other duties appropriate to the level expected of a teacher. Take reasonable care of health and safety, cooperating with the leadership and management of the school under relevant legislation. Promote and actively support the schools responsibilities towards safeguarding.

Your Qualifications / Skills & Knowledge

Evidence of ongoing commitment to continuous professional development Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including external agencies Outstanding organisational and time-management skills including ability to meet deadlines Ability to create links with colleagues and students Ability to develop resources in response to student needs Recent experience of Ofsted Inspection is desirable QTS/QTLS certification is desirable Recognised SEN specialist qualification is desirable Experience of working with a range of special educational needs is desirable

Essential Requirements

PGCE qualification or equivalent with minimum GCSE Maths and English grade 5 Knowledge and understanding of teaching to current Education Inspection Framework Knowledge of working with external organisations, especially, for example, OFSTED, QAA and Awarding Bodies Knowledge and understanding of good teaching and learning practices Knowledge of using technology & e-portfolio systems as part of teaching practice Awareness of current issues affecting the SEN / SEMH and Education Ability to lead a small classroom team Ability to lead management of student attendance Ability to design, implement and review assessment and delivery methods

Benefits

Engagement:

+ Values-Driven culture Were proud of our culture as we strive to further embed our values
+ An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your college but also across the organisation where innovation is encouraged
+ A career in an organisation that values individuality and diversity
+ Dedicated focus groups to ensure we have the optimal working environment in all aspects.

Professional development opportunities:

+ Regular training and access to a range of internal and external programmes tailored to your learning needs throughout your career
+ Educational sponsorship (application required)
+ Opportunities for career progression as we are willing and able to support moves from one department to another.

Financial:

+ A competitive salary for both teaching and non-teaching staff whereby pay progression is possible on a bi-annual basis, following successful performance
+ Access to a salary sacrifice pension plan
+ Enhanced sick pay that increases as it aligned with your length of service

Well-being:

+ Full-time equivalent staff receive 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays (set holiday pattern)
+ Wellbeing champions and access to Mental Health First Aiders
+ 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance
+ Access to private medical insurance
+ Personal resilience and Wellbeing courses
+ Dedicated wellbeing day each year
+ Wellbeing campaigns.

Facilities:

+ Great buildings providing positive working environments
+ Free car parking at every site
+ Social networking opportunities across the organisation to create new relationships both inside and outside of the work setting.