Complex needs Lecturer

Job Description

Complex needs Lecturer Start date ASAPPurpose of Job:To teach students with Learning disabilities/ Complex Needs/ASD and to carry out such other associatedduties as are reasonably assigned by the HeadteacherSpecial Responsibility:To teach a range of Subjects to assigned groups of PMLD/ASD post 16 studentsTo act as a Form Tutor monitoring the pastoral and special educational needs of the students in yourformReports to: SLTTeaching and LearningTo implement school policies and schemes of work according to the individual needs of students,having high expectations and setting challenging targetsTo implement the curriculum in accordance with the schools philosophy and policiesTo organise personalised learning activities and experiences which are differentiated to meet theindividual needs and levels of achievement of each pupilTo ensure teaching programmes are supported by clear aims and objectives with appropriate links torecognised specialist approaches used within school including; TEACCH, PECS, SCERTS, AttentionAutism, Intensive Interaction and sensory regulation as appropriate.To manage and promote the use of Literacy, Numeracy and ICT within your subjectsPromoting the inclusion of all students within the classroomMarking work and providing feedback to students and parents in line with school policy and practice.Contributing to the preparation and development of programmes of study, schemes of work, teachingmaterials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangementsthroughout the school, including school trips, assemblies, performances and special eventsTo be responsible for planning, tracking, evaluating, assessing and reporting the teaching and learningof pupils, including; completing Onward and Upward and /or BSquared, devising and updatingPersonalised Learning Plans on a termly basis and preparing annual reports in accordance with theschools practices and policies.To lead on specific areas of teaching and learning within school as designated by Headteacher.To have pastoral responsibility for a group of pupils and undertake administrative tasks in respect ofthose pupilsTo be responsible for safeguarding the health and welfare of pupils using appropriate risk assessmentsand incident /accident recording and reporting as required by the schoolTo ensure in all teaching situations the collaborative nature of working between non-teaching staff,support services and parents.To maintain an inclusive and orderly learning environment through the effective management ofresources, lesson planning and positive behaviour support.Form TutorTo mark the register twice per day, at the commencement of the morning session and during afternoonform timeTo monitor the pastoral, social and academic progress of the students in your form through regularreview of Personalised Learning Plans and maintenance of Individual Progress Files (B Squared)To organise the collection of written reports from all who teach the students when required by theHead Teacher or her representative and to include a form tutors perspective for each studentTo foster and maintain positive links with the parents and carers of the students in your formTo bring to the attention of the Child Protection Coordinator or the Head Teacher any worriesconcerning Child Protection IssuesTo promote equal opportunity of access to the Oak Lodge Curriculum for each individual student and toliaise with other colleagues to achieve this endTo create and maintain a secure classroom environment reflecting and acknowledging the studentsgender, disability and ethnicityTo represent the students interests and to respond to their concernsTo facilitate the effectiveness of the Learners Council and encourage your students participation in itsoperationTo work with parents producing and maintaining home/school programmes where mutually agreedand to follow agreed procedure for home/school liaison.To attend meetings to discuss the pastoral, social and academic progress of students in your classOther ActivitiesTo safeguard every students health, safety and wellbeing in line with school policies, particularly thoserelating to child protection, equal opportunities, racial equality, health, safety and security,confidentiality, behaviour and data protection, reporting concerns to the designated personTo promote the celebration of diversityCommunicate and co-operate with other agencies to support the educational, development, progressand wellbeing of individual students, participating in meetings arranged for any purposes describedabove, keeping records and making reports on the personal and social needs of studentsTo communicate and consult with parents of studentsTo participate in staff meetings including Key Stage meetings, Subject or Team meetings as requestedby the Head TeacherTo supervise students throughout the school during playtimes and at any other times requested by theHead TeacherTraining and DevelopmentParticipate in training and development activities in school or at other providers in order to improveprofessional skills and knowledgeTo participate in performance management reviews in line with school policyReview and evaluate teaching methods and schemes of workThis job description is subject to amendment from time to time within the terms of the conditions ofemployment, as the needs of the school may require - but only to an extent consistent with thoseconditions of employment following consultation by all parties.The agreed Grievance Procedure may be invoked in any dispute arising from this job description, orsubsequent amendment, in which case teachers are advised to consult their professional association.