Secondary School Learning Support Teacher
We are excited to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Teacher to join our Learning Support Team, providing high-quality teaching and support for students with a wide range of Special Educational Needs across the school.
As part of the Learning Support Team, you will play a central role in ensuring that students with a range of SEN, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), receive high-quality teaching and support, both through targeted intervention and across the wider curriculum. You will work closely with subject teachers, families and external professionals, and will also have the opportunity to act as an academic tutor and mentor for students in Key Stage 5. We are looking for someone confident and flexible in their subject teaching, ideally with direct teaching experience of STEM subjects.
We would particularly welcome applications from Qualified Teachers with experience of, or a strong interest in, supporting students with Special Educational Needs. Knowledge or experience of the AQA Unit Award Scheme, or a similar accreditation pathway, would be an advantage. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for inclusive education are essential.
If you are ready to bring your expertise and commitment to a team where your contribution will truly be valued, we would love to hear from you.
You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.
You will:
● have a passion for teaching and learning
● be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
● be an excellent practitioner
● lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
● have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
● have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
● be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
● have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
● be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress
We offer:
· the opportunity to work across the education phases
● motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
● a friendly and supportive team of teachers
● well-resourced facilities
● a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
● a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Train to Teach candidates
The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high quality environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary staff.
Safeguarding
Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.
The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.
In addition to completing an application form, all applicants will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form. Please note you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you have a conviction and are not sure whether is it ‘protected’, please visit the Gov.UK link below:
https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/check-your-conviction-caution
The safeguarding responsibilities of this post have been outlined in the job description and person specification.
Preston Manor School is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
For further information and an application pack, email hradmin@preston-manor.com or download the pack from our websiteat www.preston-manor.com
The school reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the date advertised, so early application is advised.
Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.