SEN Secondary Teacher

Job Description

KIS is recruiting an experienced SEN Post-16 teacher with expertise in supporting young adults with mild to moderate learning differences within the SEN classroom setting (Springboard Programme). This is a full-time post and is required for August, 2023.

 The SEN Post-16 Teacher must:

• Hold a Bachelor Degree in Education with a major in Special Educational Needs or a Bachelor Degree in another subject with a PGCE / PGDE in Special Educational Needs
• Have a minimum of 3 years SEN teaching experience
• Experience in British Curriculum (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) preferred
• Be ready to utilize an adapted curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Have the ability to use current theory and practice in teaching and learning
• Have excellent classroom management skills and pedagogical practice
• Have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the capacity to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents and carers
• Strong English written and verbal skills
• Have knowledge and experience with computers and learning technology

The SEN Post-16 Teacher’s responsibilities include:

• Teaching individual and small groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom
• Developing and adapting conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils
• Behavior management
• Planning for lessons and preparing resources
• Marking and assessment of student work
• Using special equipment and facilities, such as audiovisual materials and technology to stimulate interest in learning
• Organizing ‘learning outside the classroom’ activities such as community and school outings or sporting events
• Collaborating with other teachers to prescribe appropriate and relevant activities for pupils
• Assessing young adults with learning differences and work with colleagues to identify individual pupils' special needs
• Planning, implementing and monitoring Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Assisting in pupils' personal care and / or medical needs
• Work closely with the Head and Deputy Head of the Springboard Programme to ensure that the requirements of the SEN Policy are met
• Liaising with other professionals, such as counsellors, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists
• Communicating regularly with parents and guardians on the development and progress of pupils
• Carrying out administrative tasks, including updating and maintaining records of pupils' progress
• Participating and / or hosting annual reviews or other related meetings, such as Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) and IEP meetings
• Attending in-service training for professional development

The package for this position includes:

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• CPD training
• Bonus upon completion of each contract