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Do you want to be part of somethingnew and exciting? Are youpassionateabout supporting the development and outcomes of pupils with severe autism? If you answered yes to this question you might be the person we are looking for!
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join us mid year as a class teacher. Chatten Free School is a new SEND school (opened in 2021) for pupils with severe autism and we are now recruiting for teachers/classleads. Start date is negotioable but we are looking ideally for after the Christmas holidays (Easter Holidays at a push).
You will join a new and exciting multiprofessional team dedicated to ensuring our children acheive happiness, independence and respect.
Advantages of a teaching position at Chatten:
Small classes (10 max)
Small school (only 75 pupils) - great cohesive environment
Flexible approach to curriculum aimed at individual needs teach what the pupil need!
Supportive and helpful team
Opportunities for training and development
1:1 pupil staffing
Wellbeing as a focus of the school
We are still relatively new - you can make a mark on something new and exciting
AMAZING pupils with unique needs that you get to support!!!
Well resourced new building (built 2021)
We will interview appropriate applicants as they apply so please do not delay!!!
Role purpose
The core purpose of the SEN teacher role is to effectively manage the class assigned and ensure that all pupils receive an effective programme of teaching and learning that addresses needs.
In order to achieve this purpose, teachers will:
Assessment, curriculum and programming
Support in regular assessments using the school assessment frameworks on a 6 monthly basis
Monitor data and graphs at minimum on a weekly basis
Update and monitor educational programmes
Construct programmes and sett new targets in collaboration with the BCBA
Ensure clear links between the school's curriculum and the National curriculum
Ensure that pupils access a positive and stimulating learning environment which is well organised and provides access to appropriate learning materials
Line management responsibilities
Class teachers are responsible for all elements of the line management of tutors and senior tutors in their class team this includes:
Daily line management and support
Probation process
Target setting
Competency assessments
Monitoring completion of training courses
In addition, teachers are responsible for managing their own ongoing performance and support needs in partnership with their line manager. This includes
taking an active role in their own development and taking personal responsibility for the identification of L and D opportunities in partnership with the line manager.
EHCPs
Write EHCP reviews and consulting with the BCBA
Ensure targets are SMART
Lead review meetings ensuring that they are supportive and focussed on the needs of the pupil while taking account of the needs of families.
Logistics
Timetable all elements class activity
Timetable meetings and training
Safeguarding
Report all safeguarding concerns to the appropriate person/authority
Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and actively promote the well-being of children and young people.
Training and development
Complete all online and live training courses as directed
Monitor tutor completion of online training
Parents and outside professionals
Ensure tutors are sharing information with parents effectively
Attend parents' evenings and other meetings
Be the primary contact for parents of pupils in that class
Additional
Perform tutor duties as and when required due to absence or sickness
Play a full part in the running of the school and actively promote and model the school core values
Encourage interaction and teamwork within the school, share ideas and new initiatives and identify new ways of teaching the curriculum. When required, take a leading role in an area of school development.
Assist the College/school by taking an area of responsibility within the school as agreed with the Head Teacher and Leadership team, depending on the strengths/interests of the teacher and the present needs of the College/school
Comply with school policies and procedures and complete risk assessments as appropriate.
Personal and professional conduct
Teachers are expected to behave in accordance with standards outlined in the teacher's standards document and in accordance with standards outlined in the Hope Learning Community (HLC) code of conduct and any other HLC policies and documents.
Chatten Free School is commited to effective safegaurding and promoting pupil welfare.
Information about the School
We are a specialist day free school in Witham, Essex working with children and young people who are severely affected by their autism and associated learning difficulties. Our pupils are ages 4-19. Most of our pupils are pre-vocal or in the early stages of developing communicative skills.
We believe that through a consistent and individualised curriculum, using effective and evidence based learning techniques we can ensure that our pupils leave us as independent as possible and with life-long socially significant skills which will enable them to access the world around them in a rich and meaningful way.
Our primary vision for Chatten pupils is: Happiness, Independence and Respect.
We have high expectations of our pupils and believe that they can achieve great things. Our primary focus is to provide all our pupils with an effective form of communication which they can use throughout their lives. We also aim to teach them important tolerance, life and academic skills which will be functional in their real lives beyond school.
Chatten provision includes access to individualised curriculums based on input in the areas of; applied behaviour analysis (ABA), speech and language therapy (SALT), occupational therapy (OT) and qualified teacher (QTS) level educational interventions. We use evidence based interventions and monitor progress meticulously to ensure that methods are effective for the pupil.
We are very excited to be able to offer some amazing facilities at our school which are outlined in the pages on specialist areas.
Most importantly of all we will have a staff team who all share the same vision for our school and your children. Our strongest shared desire: to enrich our pupils lives with the shared aim of Happiness, Independence and Respect.
To learn more about our school visit our website.