Class Teacher
Aurora White House School
Norfolk
- New
- Salary:
- Salary: £18,990 - £29,450 (M1 – UPS3)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 December 2024
Job overview
Class Teacher
Location: Aurora White House School, Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ
Salary: £18,990 - £29,450 (M1 – UPS3)
Hours: 24 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Aurora White House School
We’re currently looking for a Class Teacher to join our primary school.
Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora White House School in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 5 to 11 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning. There is a full clinical team onsite to support at all times and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT.
The successful teacher will work in a small class (5 or 6 children) who benefit from a bespoke package in our school. These delightful learners are in KS1/Lower KS2 and all come with significant amounts of additional therapeutic intervention. Their needs are such that we staff the class on a 1:1 basis - you will need to be a team player, both within this class, others with the same provision (there are 3 in total) and the wider school.
Strategic direction
- Develop and implement policies for your curriculum area in line with our school’s commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
- Promote the subject, its importance, and the value that it brings across the school
- Have a good understanding of how well the subject is being delivered and the impact it has on pupil achievement
- Use this understanding to feed into the school development plan, producing an action plan where necessary
- Consult pupils, parents and staff about the curriculum area and its effectiveness, and assess the feedback against the school’s values, visions and aims
- Ensure the curriculum matches the needs of different pupils, such as disadvantaged pupils and those with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Play a key role in shaping the future of the school by contributing within the PLT structure
Leading and managing staff
- Contribute in teachers’ meetings and additional CPD (for which you are responsible within your curriculum area) to keep staff informed of any developments or changes
- Monitor teaching and learning by visiting lessons, scrutinising books, and talking with pupils to assess how well the curriculum area is being implemented and how well it is delivered across the school
Efficient and effective deployment of resources
- Provide support with resourcing the curriculum
- Work with the PLT in order to ensure a broad curriculum delivery with appropriate adjustments for individuals
- Create a safe, welcoming environment and take care of the classroom accommodation
- Provide support with classroom displays for the curriculum area across the school to ensure they are stimulating, of high quality, and inspire curiosity in pupils
- Audit, check and manage resources to ensure they are up to date and match pupil and curriculum needs
- Prepare appropriate resources for remote learning to ensure the curriculum can be delivered to pupils learning from home
- Liaise with the curriculum lead for your area in our sister school, Eccles and, as required, in curriculum activities across the Aurora group.
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of White House school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description:
Qualifications and training
- Degree
- Qualified teacher status (Gained or in process. If not gained, the post holder will seek to undertake this successfully within one year of taking up the post).
Experience
- Successful experience of curriculum leadership
- Successful teaching experience
- Effective management of resources, including people
- You must have experience of implementing RWI
Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Benefits and Additional Information
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:
- Life assurance
- Competitive Pension
- Free lunches when working
- Free onsite parking
- Perkbox - offering high street discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Bike to work scheme
- Family Swim
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
How to Apply:
You can apply by completing our online application form. For more information please contact liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Attached documents
About Aurora White House School
- Aurora White House School
- Quidenham Road, Attleborough
- Norfolk
- NR16 2NZ
- United Kingdom
Specialist academic and therapeutic provision in a caring, supportive environment, for children aged 5-11 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.
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Welcome to our Special Needs Primary School in Quidenham, Norfolk
Welcome to Aurora White House, a unique learning environment that has the friendly and personal feel of a small village primary school, whilst also being rich in specialist provision.
I believe that having a sense of belonging is essential in helping children to thrive. It is for this reason that ‘community’ is central to our school’s vision and identity.
As part of our community, your child will benefit from small class sizes, specialist teaching and a multi-disciplinary approach that helps remove barriers to learning.
Children want to be at this school.
Time and again we see those with previously poor attendance records coming in every day, making friends, and having fun – which tells me whatever it is we’re doing, we’re getting it right.
I’m so glad you’ve found us, and I look forward to welcoming you and your child into our community here at Aurora White House.
David Clarke, Headteacher
Our School
Aurora White House provides a positive, welcoming learning environment for children aged 6-11 (Y1 - Y6) who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.
Our specialist teaching staff cater for the full age range of primary pupils, from reception through to older children who are ready to transition to secondary school.
With small class sizes, a fantastic sense of community and exceptional standards of teaching and therapeutic support, our school is designed to promote academic achievement alongside comprehensive physical, social and emotional development.
Personalised learning
We offer personalised learning to every child, delivered both in class and within additional small-group or individual intervention sessions as required.
Our mixed-year group classes mean that children learn with peers of similar presentation, allowing for learning environments to be better matched to individual needs.
Our bespoke ‘Creativity & Curiosity Curriculum’ employs a flexible model based around the foundation subjects in the National Curriculum.
Integrated therapy
Discrete therapeutic interventions at Aurora White House are delivered by a highly skilled team of clinical staff, whose specialisms include occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, educational psychology and play/art therapy.
These interventions sit alongside a classroom experience which integrates therapeutic approaches on a one-to-one, small group and whole class basis.
Promoting wellbeing
We place great importance on helping children learn how to manage their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
‘Thrive’ principles and strategies are embedded across the school to encourage social and emotional development. This approach emphasises the importance of positive adult relationships, and makes use of various arts and play-based activities.
All our children have access to an indoor swimming pool, a well-stocked library and a choice of break-out areas, as well as extensive outdoor recreation facilities including a large playing field, a tree house and an abundance of magnificent woodland.
This woodland is used throughout the year for our Forest School program. Under the supervision of fully qualified practitioners, children in Forest school sessions are provided with opportunities to play, explore and create across the seasons and in all weathers.
Raising expectations
We value the unique contribution each individual can make in society and are committed to helping every child fulfil their potential.
We combine this ambition with a positive approach to behaviour management, encouraging the development of a strong sense of identity while promoting effective interaction with others.
By raising individual expectations, we empower children to make meaningful choices at every stage of their lives.
Our Facilities
Set in 34 acres of stunning Norfolk countryside, our school offers pupils access to a range of outdoor sport and recreation facilities.
- Specialist facilities to support therapeutic interventions.
- Breakout areas for quiet time
- Extensive outdoor recreation areas
- Bespoke adventure play area and tree house
- Indoor swimming pool
- Forest School activities set in magnificent woodland
Proud to be a Forest School
Forest School is centred around the child, their needs and their interests.
Under the supervision of fully qualified practitioners, children are provided with opportunities to play, explore and create across the seasons and in all weathers.
Every child enjoys a tailored journey within Forest School through a combination of:
- story-telling
- conservation
- learning about wildlife
- identifying different plants
- arts and crafts
- shelter-building
Our Curriculum
Our bespoke ‘Creativity & Curiosity Curriculum’ employs a flexible model based around the foundation subjects in the National Curriculum.
Each child’s experience will be different, with all learning tailored to individual needs.
We also dedicate a lot of time to helping pupils develop essential life skills, including:
- Communication and interaction
- Health and wellbeing management
- Understanding identity and relationships
- Understanding society and the wider world
Our classes are usually mixed-year groups, so children learn with peers of similar presentation.
Our Outcomes
We are proud to list evidence of the progress and performance of our pupils (for the previous academic year) below:
- 100% of our children have improved attendance records when joining us with many of them going on to achieve 100% attendance.
- 100% of children who receive literacy intervention make above expected progress and are narrowing the gap to their peers.
- 100% of children who have been with us for more than a term make progress in their THRIVE developmental stage, which helps support learning in all areas.
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