About This Role
Kinetic Academy is an independent special educational needs school. We provide education for pupils in the age range 9-16 who have a range of SEN needs including ASD, Speech, Language & communication needs and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. We highly value all of our students and create a positive, safe and secure environment for them to learn. We are immediately seeking an experienced English teacher who has a passion, commitment and talent for working with young people.
The Role
The successful person in the role of an English Teacher will:
- Take a lead in overseeing accredited pathways and assessment throughout the centre for all students.
- Maintain high standards of teaching and learning as specified within Kinetic Academy’s Framework for Teaching and learning and in line with the Framework for Quality of Education.
- Ensure that all students are motivated and engaged with their learning, finding creative opportunities for students to grow and develop in line with the principles and values upheld here at Kinetic.
- Ensure that Assessment for Learning is integrated into the learning environment and clearly embedded within Teaching and Learning across the Centre; in accordance with the Kinetic Assessment Framework policy.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out the Learning Group Form Tutor role which includes:
- Tracking all students for subjects taught.
- Tracking assessments for students.
- Target setting and reviews for all students.
- Producing reports for the group.
- Liaison with other agencies/parents & carers.
- Managing behavior in accordance with our policy.
- Playing a pivotal role in assisting the SENCO to ensure that SEN needs throughout the centre are met and to support the ongoing development of building effective SEN provision within Kinetic Academy.
- Working within a team to provide an engaging and supportive learning environment conducive to learning.
- Providing effective guidance to support staff during lessons and to deploy support as per student needs.
What We Offer
We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience. We may be unable to respond to every applicant, but we aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks. School visits can be arranged as a part of our selection process.
Kinetic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone at our school, as such we take safe recruitment seriously. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and suitable employment references and searches to safeguard our young people. Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.