Science Teacher

At the Learning in Harmony Trust, we have an exciting opportunity for a Science Teacher to work at Joseph Clarke School, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Joseph Clarke School is a centre of excellence for pupils with a vision impairment and/or other special needs. Situated in Waltham Forest, we are a small, inclusive and nurturing school welcomingpupils from across London and surrounding counties. We offer an exciting curriculum and are lucky enough to have our own onsite cafe, Louis Training Cafe, which is open to the public for tea, coffee and refreshments. Purpose To deliver high quality teaching of the Science curriculum to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs including vision impairment. To take responsibility for a tutor group providing pastoral care and ensuring the provision in their Education, Health and Care plans is met. Job Context The role of the teacher is to work collaboratively with colleagues in school to achieve the core purpose above. Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Take responsibility for the teaching of Science across the school including reviewing the curriculum and ensuring its relevance to the cohort of pupils. Provide high quality teaching for pupils in Science from Entry Level to GCSE. Provide engaging and targeted teaching during tutor group sessions to ensure pupils meet aspects of their EHCP outcomes in alignment with the Curriculum Framework for Vision Impaired children (CFVI). Plan and implement teaching and learning activities to address challenging learning objectives appropriately differentiated to meet the needs of all children and young people in the class. Work with the Reprographics Department to adapt and prepare resources in advance, as necessary, so that pupils are able to fully access teaching materials in large or modified print or Braille. Teach pupils how to access their own learning according to their vision impairment via magnifying equipment and accessibility software. Develop own skills in the use of specialist formats as appropriate e.g. Braille, Assistive Technology. Use concrete resources and unifying experiences as well as a rich verbal dialogue to teach new concepts. Promote independence within personal organisation skills and build time into lessons to support this. Model appropriate social interactions including those which do not rely on facial expressions, body language or other non-verbal cues for pupils with a severe sight impairment. Support the use of ICT and optical aids in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in their use. Establish and maintain an orderly learning environment. Support children and young people to experience positive wellbeing by creating a supportive ethos within the class. Establish productive working relationships with children and young people, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. Plan and lead educational visits where appropriate. Assessment, Target Setting and R