We are recruiting for a full time or part time specialist pupils to support preparation of a teaching planteacher to teach pupils in Years 7 - 11 within our Senior with appropriate targetsSchool from September 2025.

• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that are tailored
The role will be to provide tailored support to pupils to pupils' individual needs. Ensure lessons arewith specific learning difficulties (SpLDs), or other suitably differentiated and appropriate to allindividual needs, on an individual or small group basis to members of the classsupport literacy and study skills. Applicants with a Level
• Liaise with subject teachers to ensure that work
7 qualification (or equivalent in assessment) may also undertaken and targets set in individual lessonsbe involved in formal assessment of pupils for access support normal curricular work in the classroomarrangements.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to ensure
The role would suit a specialist teacher with experience that the skills and strategies learnt in individualof working with secondary pupils who would like to lessons are carried through into the classroomwork as part of a small, supportive team within a school. situationApplicants will need to demonstrate excellent knowledge
• Mark pupil work on a regular basis in accordance
of SpLD and have an effective can-do and nurturing with department and school marking policiesteaching style.
• Assess skills regularly and record results to
A willingness to contribute to the co-curricular and ensure progress is trackedpastoral life of the school is essential.
• Work with colleagues to foster a sympathetic
and effective whole-school focus on individualTeaching Responsibilities needs
• Accurately record-keep for lessons including
• Teach an agreed programme of lessons to registering, assessments, rewards and sanctions
pupils with specific learning difficulties or other
• Feedback to pupils and parents through writing
individual learning needs reports and attending parents' evenings
• Gather information about pupils prior to Attend regular general staff meetings including
teaching (assessment results, educational morning briefings and departmental meetings psychologist reports, discussion with subject
• Cover lessons within and outside the department
teachers) and be available for exam invigilation as directed
• Assess the specific learning needs of individual by the cover supervisor
4 | claremontfancourt.co.uk, The Individual Needs department is an integral part wireless networked. The department has a varietyof the Pupil Wellbeing Hub working alongside the of educational software including voice recognitionschool nurses and school counsellors. The individual and text to speech programmes.needs team consists of a number of Level 7 qualifiedspecialist teachers/assessors, LSA/ELSA and anadministrator who work together to support pupilswith a range of difficulties in all subjects across thecurriculum. The department liaises closely with allsubject teachers and Heads of House/Year to ensurethat pupils' needs are met.Assessments of pupils are carried out to identifytheir profiles of strengths and weaknesses andto ensure that appropriate access arrangementsfor exams are put in place where necessary.Individual needs support is provided via individualand small group lessons to pupils to support theirEnglish, maths and science as well as developtheir organisational and study skills to facilitateprogress across the rest of the curriculum. Pupilsare encouraged to be proactive and positiveabout overcoming their difficulties to ensure theymaximise their potential.The department has a wide variety of resourcesand employs a diversity of teaching strategies.Sharing of good practice is encouraged. All pupilsfrom years 7-13 have laptops and all rooms are6 | claremontfancourt.co.uk, and reply to colleagues and parents within 24 hours
• Be responsible for regular consultation of the
School calendar, staff-room notice-boards, minutes of briefing meetings for events which may have an impact on the timetable for teaching individual pupils
• Carry out any other duties as required
• Keep up to date with developments in the
special needs and disability area and share information where appropriatePastoral and Safeguarding Responsibilities
• Act as a tutor or support tutor if required,
meeting with tutees on a daily basis and liaising with colleagues and parents as required. Developing detailed knowledge of each individual tutee including family context, academic ability and interests.
• Work within the pastoral team including heads of
house/year to support pupils in their academic development/progress, wellbeing and cocurricular activity.
• Reporting any issues of concern relating to both
pupils and staff, including child protection issues, to the DSL team and/or other pastoral leaders. This may include having to manage disclosures.Co-curricular responsibilities(approx 50 hours per year)
• Teach or provide support to an agreed cocurricular
department or non-department club, society, sport or activityVisionIn accordance with our mission, Claremont FanCourt develops individuals who are outstandingcitizens, aware of their responsibility to others andcontribute positively to global society.We realise this by being a high-quality school ofchoice where young people achieve more than theythink is possible.EthosGoodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff,pupils and their families are expected to supportand extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy,the love of learning and the value of friendshipthat is held dear at Claremont. This peaceful andpurposeful intent extends throughout every lessonand into the pastoral and co-curricular activities weoffer.Young people leave Claremont as confident,contributing and caring members of the globalcommunity. They cherish the values that equip themto make a positive contribution and be a force forgood in the world. claremontfancourt.co.uk | 3Classroom environment
• Establish a teaching environment that is positive
and supportive of learning
• Consider the needs of pupils at all times
interacting in a supportive and positive way
• Establish a culture for learning with pupils of all
abilities
• Establish effective teaching practices so that
pupil behaviour is consistently within the expectations of this school being purposeful, safe, respectful, open, valuable, and appropriate
• Responsibility to parents
• Be available for appointments with parents
• Monitor pupil progress in prep books, report
cards as necessary
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each
learner and their individual needs
• Written reports to be accurate, unbiased,
individualised, pertinent, goals-based and follow school procedurePerformance measuresThe performance of the teacher will be measured byan annual performance review

Person specification well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils and parentsThe successful candidate is likely to display the
• Prepared to work hard with energy and
following characteristics: enthusiasm
• An understanding of the nature of independent
• Possess a good honours degree in a relevant learning
discipline
• Able to set high expectations amongst all pupils
• Possess a qualification for teaching pupils with Capable of working independently and as part of
SpLD (Level 5 with secondary school experience a team is essential but Level 7 preferred or someone
• Calmness and efficiency and the ability to work
in the process of completing Level 7 would be under pressure at certain times considered)
• Eager to learn and able to attend all INSETs
• Previous experience of working with children An awareness of Health and Safety issues and
with SpLD and other individual needs in Years compliance with Health and Safety policy 7 - 11
• Aware of the nature of the School and prepared
• Demonstrate an understanding of specific to commit to its all-round ethos, co curricular
difficulties and how they can be supported activities and pastoral approach within an individual lesson and in the classroom
• An ability to understand and offer further
explanation of the subjects to be taken by pupils up to GCSE level
• An ability to support pupils with maths in Years
7 - 9 is desirable
• An ability to carry out informal assessment to
inform target setting
• Excellent communication skills, oral, written and
in the use of ICT
• An empathetic, cheerful, enthusiastic and
  
  Welcome to Claremont Fan Court School. We are We prioritise, too, an understanding of character
a thriving, co-educational independent day school and the way in which our relationship with othersin Surrey for pupils aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1922, are fundamental to our successes in life, universitywe recently celebrated our 100th anniversary as an and careers.evolving, successful school. Where else, within a school bus ride from south westWe are proud of Claremont Fan Court School's London, can children from 2 ½ to 18 balance foreststrong reputation for being a compassionate, child schools with further maths, lacrosse with the pursuitcentred, truly co-educational school of choice of a medical career, learning history in a buildingfor families seeking an academically ambitious that made history or playing rugby while designingenvironment that educates the whole child. for a fashion show.Set in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is Teachers, staff, pupils and their families areknown for focussing on the academic potential of expected to support and extend the atmosphere ofour pupils, but not at the expense of their pastoral respect, courtesy, the love of learning and the valuewellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils' limitlessof friendship that is held dear at Claremont. Thispotential, not just in exams but also in equipping peaceful and purposeful intent extends throughoutthem with the skills to shape the world around them every lesson and into the pastoral and co-curricularat university, in their careers and in the wider societyactivities we offer.beyond.

Our mission guides the ethos of the school and is aprimary document for all who work at the school.
• To provide an environment where the Godgiven
potential of every individual is recognised and valued. With this recognition comes the expectation of high personal achievement and moral standards and a developing awareness of our individual responsibility to each other and our world.
• To maintain a broad and forward-looking
curriculum in which pupils are encouraged to think independently to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.
• To encourage our pupils to awaken to all that is
good and true within and around them in their spiritual journey of self- discovery.
• To equip our pupils with a strong set of values
for future decision making.
• The following values are fundamental to
everything we do: courtesy, respect, trust, moral integrity, self-discipline, love for God and man.
• The School embraces the whole Claremont
family: pupils, parents, guardians, staff and governors in its mission, vision and ethos, The school is located just outside Esher in Surrey role will pay a competitive salary, depending on Applicants are asked to complete the downloadableand is easily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25 experience. application form available on our website. The Please note that we reserve the right to conductwith ample free staff parking. The nearest train application form is available in a Microsoft Word interviews prior to the closing date. References maystation is Claygate which is a 25-minute walk, with Benefits include generous contributory pension read/write format. You should provide a covering be taken up at any stage during the recruitmentlocal bus services also available. scheme (currently through TPS
• ) or the option of a letter in support of your application addressed to process.
very generous defined contribution scheme which the head, Mr William Brierly.Esher and its neighbouring towns offer easy access offers teachers flexibility around both employer and Claremont Fan Court School and its staff areto both central London and the stunning Surrey employee contribution levels, a generous discount Please specify if you are applying for a full time or committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.countryside, offering a feeling of space whilst on school fees (for eligible staff), cycle to work part time position and preferred days/hours. Successful applicants will be required to undergobeing only a stone's throw from London and all the scheme as well as complimentary lunches and screening appropriate to the post, including checksfacilities a capital city has to offer. refreshments during term-time. Please note: applications should be submitted by with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring email and sent to jobs@claremont.surrey.sch.uk Service. It is an offence for any person barred fromThe local area has a mix of leisure activities
• The School is currently consulting with its working with children to apply for this post.
available. Both the historic palace at Hampton Court teaching staff on whether to become a phased Documents must either be in Microsoft Word orand the beautiful gardens at RHS Wisley are nearby, withdrawal school for the purposes of TPS. If this
• pdf format as we are not able to accept any other
as well as Sandown Racecourse. There are many arts proposal was implemented, new teachers would be type of file.venues (theatres, cinemas, live music) and sports automatically enrolled into the Claremont Fan Courtclubs in the surrounding area and for cyclists there isSchool Group Personal Pension Scheme Aviva GPP Closing date: 9.00am Friday 21 March 2025access to some of the finest roads. and would not be eligible to join TPS.