The Lampard Community School Β· Barnstaple, South West
About us: Lampard Community School is a special school in Barnstaple, North Devon. We educate children aged 5-16 with complex learning difficulties, all of whom have speech, language, communication and interaction needs (SLCN) and are working significantly below age related expectations. We are part of The Special Partnership Trust. All of our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school aim is for our students to lead independent, fulfilling and happy lives and to gain as many of the skills needed to do that during their time with us. The Role: We are seeking a highly effective teacher, class tutor and subject leader who supports and challenges all students to achieve their potential. To have a sound understanding of both the needs of the students at Lampard and the appropriate support strategies that will enable them to make progress in the broadest sense. Key Responsibilities: To be a highly effective teacher, class tutor and subject leader who supports and challenges all students to achieve their potential. Supporting pupilsβ emotional wellbeing and personal development. Leading and guiding supporting staff. What Weβre Looking For: Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Strong communication and ICT skills Sensitivity to the needs of students with SEND Ability to work flexibly across settings and phases Desirable: Training in Special Education Experience of teaching learners with SEND Experience with EHCPs and inclusive teaching strategies Why Join Us? Supportive leadership and CPD opportunities Collaborative, multi-agency working environment Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth Opportunity to innovate and shape specialist education If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact the school on 01271 345416 or email smarquiss@lampard.devon.sch.uk Please note that CVs will not be accepted, and application is via My New Term only. We will not be providing feedback for applications that are not shortlisted. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Our Total Reward Offer : The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust. Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners. We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. W