Special Educational Needs Teacher English

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Required from 1st January 2022 or sooner if possible Do you believe in inclusion for life, and not just at school Would you like to work in a school with clear and shared aims and values Would you like your school to have a powerful impact on the livesof vulnerable children and young people Do you want to cut out unnecessary admin and become more creative Are you looking for high quality professional developmentIf so, Garratt Park School may be for you.Our schoolWe are a special school for students aged11-19 with moderate learning difficulties. Around half have ASD, and one third have input from our own speech and language and occupational therapy team. They are from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds: more than half are from ethnic minority groups,and nearly half attract pupil premium.We are located near Earlsfield station, which has excellent links with central London and Surrey. The local area is culturally rich.Our chief aims are: To prepare our students for full social inclusion, because studentsare at the centre of all we do. Provide a range of academic and practical accreditations from Entry Level to GCSE. All students take the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Personal Development Programme. Offer experiences in the local community, including collegeplacements, work experience and a wide variety of trips and visits. We have formed links with Tate Modern, the Oval and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and others. Ensure that our students go to college or into work when they leave us; over 5 years, 97% havefound appropriate placements.Our staff are a culturally diverse group with varied experience in primary and secondary mainstream schools, as well as in special schools. The staff is highly supportive, and teachers value the support of teaching assistants,therapists, learning mentors and literacy support specialists. The Leadership Group provides strong support and direction.The school is a highly popular choice amongst parents, both in Wandsworth and in surrounding authorities. Our funded number has increasedover the last year. We are always over-subscribed, and currently have 212 students in 210 funded places.Relationships in the school are founded on our UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award, which also underpins our Good Behaviour Policy.What are we lookingfor We have a vacancy for a teacher, mainly of English, throughout the secondary age range. We would consider any subject specialism, and you may be primary or secondary trained. However, a willingness to be involved in school sports, including some PE teaching,would be an advantage.Our staff are committed to the broad development of the students in their care, and want to give them the best possible life chances. Our values are Compassion, Honesty, Inspiration, Respect and Professionalism. You will be expected tocontribute to these.You will need to: Be calm and resilient Demonstrate creativity, adaptability and flexibility, sometimes at short notice Be able to seek alternative ways of engaging students in their learning. Form a strong but professional rapport withstudents is vital. Foster strong and positive partnerships with parents and carers. Have experience of working with Children and young people with SEND; this could be in a mainstream primary or secondary school, or in a special school. We are a welcoming andinclusive school community with a highly cohesive and positive staff. We offer high-quality in-service training. Would you like to join usVisits to the school before interview are welcomed. To arrange a visit, or for any further details, please contact JaniceButton at the school on the telephone number above or email recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk.To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the visit website button at the top of this page.Completed application should be returned to the school either by email - recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk or post Closing date: 03 November 2021 (at noon) Interview date: Week Commencing 15 November 2021Safeguarding childrenGarratt Park has a strongsafeguarding culture, in which reporting and whistleblowing are expected and encouraged. You will be expected to contribute to this culture.This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.Please note that CVs are not accepted.GARRATT PARK SCHOOLWaldron Road,London, SW18 3TBTel: Email: recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.ukHeadteacher: Michael ReevesCurrent roll: 214