SEN Teacher

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Position: SEN Teacher

Location: Norton College, Worcester

Salary: £38,462.19 per annum per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team at Norton College in Worcester.

As SEN Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupils' achievement and ability to develop.

Purpose of Job

• To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher/ Senior Lead for curriculum and learning.
• To teach a range of skills and techniques as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school's curriculum.
• Support the development of the provision that has a whole school impact.

Have knowledge and understanding of:

• Strategies that relate to the education and personal development of SEN pupils including effective behaviour management techniques and opportunities to praise and reward.
• Implementing a school's vision, aims, priorities, targets, curriculum policies and action plans in relation to classroom practise.
• Statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils' attainment and progress.
• The characteristics of high-quality teaching and learning as well as strategies to improve and sustain high standards of teaching and learning leading to achievement for all pupils.
• The implications of the code of practice of special educational needs for teaching and learning.

Educated to Post Graduate Cert Ed/QTS level, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.

About us

Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury.

Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people.

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.