SEN Specialist Teacher

Job description

The post is

covered by the current Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the additional

duties include: Particular Duties:

A teacher is responsible for Professional Development Keep up to date with research and

developments in pedagogy and in any subjects taught, raising, when appropriate,

issues with Headteacher Evaluate their own teaching critically

and use this to improve their effectiveness Build up a thorough understanding of

their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and

practices Set a good example to the pupils they

teach in their presentation and their personal conduct Participate in Performance Management

arrangements Teaching and Managing Pupil Learning Under

the guidance of the AHT, lead the Wandle curriculum across the school and

provide specific subject expertise to the development of practice and

curriculum policies. Under

the guidance of AHT, plan and prepare appropriately differentiated programs to

meet the needs and aptitudes of each pupil setting suitably challenging targets

ensuring educational programs are tailored to meet their needs as identified in

their EHCPs. identify

clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate

to the subject matter and the pupils being taught. Be

aware of and sensitive to the particular complexities pertaining to the

education of pupils with ASC, learning needs and associated SEMH. Set

appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning and motivation. Set

clear targets for pupils' learning, building on prior attainment and

considering each pupil as an individual. Ensure

effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching

objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made

of teaching time. Use

teaching methods which keep pupils engaged, including stimulating pupils’

intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation

and good use of resources. Organise

and maintain the school’s teaching rooms to ensure that the organisation and

display of pupils’ work is designed to promote the learning and reflect their

achievements. Set

high expectations for pupils' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good

standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and

productive relationships, acting to pre-empt and deal with inappropriate

behaviour in the context of the behaviour policy of the school. In

consultation with the AHT, ensure that pupils are thoroughly prepared for assessments

and examinations and that any work is completed and marked according to

examination board and departmental criteria. Liaise

effectively with support staff. Act

as form tutor, providing pastoral support and having oversight of a small group

of pupils contribute

to the wider curriculum on offer at Whatley Campus, where all teaching staff

provide a wide range of e