Classroom Teacher - 1 year 21-22 Specialism in SEN / Complex Behaviour Profiles

Job Description

The class teacher will be working with two classes in the Upper School.The profile of the class groups is pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties, Autism, and Complex Behavioural Profiles.We are a school that is focused on your wellbeing and workloadbalance so that you can thrive in your role with the support of our wonderful school community.What can we offer you as a teacher A school which values you as a professional and commits to your wellbeing Five curricular pathways designed around the holisticneeds of our pupils Daily time with the teaching assistants, peers, and external therapists for planning, reflection, training, and professional discussions (everyday 8:30-9:15 in addition to your PPA time) Professional Learning Community, known as NESTs ofteachers and TAs, which support joint planning, cross-class projects and initiatives Clear system for short and medium term planning Clear formative assessment system using a tech innovation which directly links to all moderation, annual review, and summativeassessment systems Allocated Teacher Mentor to support your reflections, pedagogical approaches, leadership of TAs, and assessment Allocated Leadership Mentor to support induction, reflections, multi-agency working, parental partnership, moderation of assessmentand annual review processes Potential opportunities to stay in our school community after the maternity cover yearSwiss Cottage School, Development and Research Centre is a special needs school in the London Borough of Camden. We have 260 amazing pupils aged2 to 19 identified with complex needs. We are committed to providing an outstanding standard of education through meaningful research which informs our teaching and learning approaches.We have five bespoke curricular pathways which promote holistic developmentthrough two core pillars: Cognition and Communication. Our school is focused on positive relationships, and embraces multi-agency planning which places the pupil and their family at the core of everything we aim to do. Positive attitude and effective communicationwhich enables teamwork is fundamental. As a Centre of Excellence, we can offer you a school community which is committed to research, innovation and development through our professional learning community ethos.Essential Requirements: Reflecting the valuesof our school: positive attitude, respect, and integrity Passion for creating positive climates for learning Commitment to working in partnership with colleagues, families, and specialists Knowledge and understanding of special educational needs through experiencein the classroom Knowledge and understanding of special educational needs through completion of relevant courses and training, demonstrating a commitment to continued professional development and learning (CPDL) Qualified Teacher StatusDesirable: Further study,research, or qualifications in the area of SEN and DisabilityStart Date if Successful: Induction will be 1 full day before the start date (as soon as possible due to a recent teacher resignation).Useful information under Learning: www.swisscottage.camden.sch.ukhttps://swisscottage.camden.sch.uk/learning/curriculumContact the school HR team on email at recruitment@swisscottage.camden.sch.uk or by phone on .Swiss Cottage School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people andexpects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions will be subject to five years of satisfactory references and DBS checks.