English Teacher

English Teacher - Teacher of English - ASD - SEMH - Surrey The School: Secondary/post 16 learning centre for young people with ASD/SEMH, based in the heart of the community in Leatherhead. The school has a brand new state of the art conversion with fit-for-purpose facilities that meet the individual needs of the pupils. With that in mind, it's a really exciting time to join. The school has close links with other schools in the community and it forms part of a larger groups of specialist school settings. Due to the age of the students there is a key focus on developing life skills that the students will need once they have completed their education at post 16. Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS scale depending on your experience and qualifications Hours: 40 hours per week Responsibilities: English Teacher - Teacher of English - ASD - SEMH - Surrey Ensure that pupils are properly safeguarded and understand how to make a referral to the schools Designated Safeguarding Officer Deliver high quality teaching and learning to children and young people with Asperger's Syndrome, Specific Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs, and who may present with some challenging behaviours. Be responsible for the high quality of teaching and learning of all pupils who are assigned to the post holder, having responsibility for their progress, welfare and outcomes. Supervise the work of any support staff who are assigned to work with the post holder's pupils. To take responsibility for implementing school policies and practice, including those relating to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.Knowledge and experience: English Teacher - Teacher of English - ASD - SEMH - Surrey Working knowledge of students with complex needs and SEND - understanding and experience of autism and associated co-morbid conditions and how these can affect learning Evidence of sound knowledge of the national curriculum - Curriculum development and implementation for pupils with SEND To have an up to date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which teachers work Strong knowledge of the most up to date safeguarding matters and guidance. Experience of partnering with students and their families and/or further education providers, focusing on transitions is desirableApply via this advert or call Ben Mason on (phone number removed) for more details. English Teacher - Teacher of English - ASD - SEMH - Surrey