Primary/KS3 SEND Teacher

We are currently seeking an experienced Primary or SEND specialist teacher to join our team. This role involves planning and delivering ambitious, well-sequenced learning, adapting a mainstream KS2/KS3 curriculum for autistic students, across all subjects, to enable them to eventually go on to achieve academic success at KS4. Flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues are key to success, and this role may well suit someone who is looking to further develop their pedagogy in a creative, non-mainstream environment.

Our focus on social communication and independence, alongside academic success, make Newhaven School an exceptionally supportive environment in which young people can overcome barriers to learning. Our highly-professional staff team are committed to enabling students to gain academic success, a keen sense of right and wrong, and to recognize their responsibilities as fully participating members of society. Our overarching aim is for all students to achieve fulfilling and ambitious destinations when they leave Newhaven School.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire others and have a commitment to high standards.
• Have strong adaptive teaching and ability to teach a wide range of curriculum areas.
• Have a proven record of good academic results with students of all abilities.
• Have a practical understanding that behaviour is communication and be able to motivate students who may display extremely challenging behaviour.
• Display innovation and an ability to inspire students with a range of needs.
• Able to contribute to a wider curriculum development within a SEND context and work collegiately to support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Have a passion and enthusiasm about making a positive difference in the lives of students with SEND, to ensure personal and academic growth.