Teacher of Horizons (SEND Teacher), Resource Provision

Due to the exciting growth of our specialist provisions within The GORSE Academies Trust, which has seen our number of places expand to over 120 over Rainbow Base, Little London Bridge and Horizons, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher for Horizons, who has an outstanding record of achievement and is committed to the success of this Resource Provision.

We are a provision which caters for the needs of 40 students with complex communication needs and/or autism. We are passionate about providing the best for our pupils and supporting them to become life-long, enthusiastic learners. Our pupils benefit from a curriculum which is tailored to their individual needs, enabling all pupils to reach their full potential, both academically and socially. We are seeking to appoint an individual who can continue to build on the practice currently in place for our wonderful children.

If you have the skills to teach pupils with complex needs to the highest quality and to embed a learning culture that enables children to become enthusiastic and independent learners, then this is the role for you!

You will be an outstanding practitioner who:

• is dedicated to raising standards and is able to demonstrate highly effective teaching skills.
• demonstrates excellent and innovative pedagogical approaches for teaching and learning.
• can demonstrate the ability to plan an exciting, inspiring curriculum.
• recognises parents as vital partners in learning and is committed to building strong relationships.

The successful candidate will also have the following experience and attributes:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• A proven track record of achieving academic excellence.
• Evidence of implementing innovative approaches to learning, particularly in regard to children with ASD.
• Experience of understanding the needs of children and young people who benefit from specialist provision within a mainstream setting.
• Resilience, energy and optimism.