SEN Class Teacher - Dance & Drama

We are looking for someone to develop and deliver our Dance and Drama Curriculum to a range of pupils across the different provisions in the school. At New Bridge we believe that a high-quality education in Dance and Drama will enable pupils to develop their understanding of the world. The successful candidate should be skilled in providing opportunities for pupils to engage in a range of creative and imaginative role play situations, on their own and with others. We want a teacher who can use dramatic activities and movement with pupils to allow them to explore a range of cultural and human issues, share ideas and learn to respond to others. We are looking for a creative thinker who will support us in achieving our overarching aim for Dance and Drama at Newbridge:

• to raise self-esteem and self-confidence through the development of transferable skills
• to develop communication skills
• to understand that dance and drama can help our well-being
• to develop an understanding of the world
• to express themselves through a creative medium
The successful candidate will deliver Dance and Drama lessons to pupils across all our provisions to a wide range of pupils including those with profound and multiple learning needs, moderate learning needs, autism and associated communication needs. Do you have the drive, ambition and creativity to deliver inclusive extra-curricular shows and performances, linking with external performing arts companies who can enhance the offer for our pupils, creating a dynamic and exciting Curriculum? We are seeking an individual who wants to support us to ensure our offer is outstanding for all our pupils.


• Be excellent practitioners with the commitment and motivation to inspire pupils' learning and development.
• Have experience of teaching young people with Autism or Special Educational Needs within the primary or secondary sector or have a specific interest in developing their teaching skills in a special school setting.
• Have high expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential.
• Have experience of enhancement of pupil progress gains and raising attainment and achievement levels of all students.
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual needs.
• Have experience of current assessment practice and the use of data and pupil progress tracking to ensure that all groups of learners achieve.
• Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex needs.
• Be able to build positive relationships with the class group, ensuring consistency and continuity on a daily basis.
• Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, pupils, parents and the wider community.
• Be hard working, organised and proactive in their professional development.
• Be a team player who can work effectively with all members of the New Bridge team.