Teacher Across the Curriculum - Aspire

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College

is a very successful secondary school for pupils aged 11 - 19 with moderate

learning difficulties and additional needs including autism. The school is

outstanding in all areasas judged in its most recent Ofsted report and

recently gained Autism Accreditation with Beacon Status.

Due to an unexpected increase in our pupil numbers for September,

we are seeking to appoint an excellent, well qualified and inspirational

teacher with the ability to work across awide range of subjects for all

ages, to join our exceptionally successful school. This is an exciting

opportunity for ahighly motivated practitioner who is child centred and

able to meet the diverse needs of young people who havedifficulties

within a learning and social environment. You must be fully inclusive and interested

in the developmentof the whole child, able to differentiate work and your

teaching to meet a range of social, emotional and academicneeds. The

successful candidate will also be able to create a high-quality learning

environment in which pupils arepassionate about learning, maintain high

standards of planning, assessment and record keeping, and communicate

effectively with staff, parents and students.

The Role: Why 'Aspire'?

Our

Aspire provision caters for a small number of pupils with slightly more complex

or multiple needs, or those who have experienced emotional barriers to school

attendance, but are not ready for school and ready to learn. It is designed for

those pupils who find the transition to secondary school most challenging, and

/ or those that need longer to learn to regulate their emotions. Our mission is

simple yet profound: we ensure every child feels settled, safe, and seen.

The successful candidate will be:

A strong teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent

outcomes. Have up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment

requirements for mixed key stages. Be passionate about all aspects of the curriculum, education and

the importance subjects have in the wider cultureand ethos of the school. Be willing to learn more about the ever-changing needs of students

with special educational needs and disabilities.