Teacher of SEND

Do you have experience supporting students with SEN? Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is seeking to appoint an exceptional, experienced Teacher of SEND About Us We believe passionately in our mission statement - 'We Know, We Can, We Will'. We never settle for less and are driven by achievement and success. To be a committed member of the Harris Invictus community is to aspire to learn and gain knowledge. We are able to apply what we know to the outside world. We can do it and we will succeed no matter the circumstances or difficulties we face. Learning is a journey, and in partnership with parents, we will be there to support when needed, to celebrate successes and to guide our young people as they become the leaders of tomorrow. At Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, we are very proud of our students; we know they understand the importance of a good education and we know they are committed to achieving the very best outcomes. Our curriculum leaders know how vital it is to provide a challenging curriculum that will inspire and engage. Providing opportunities for students to develop a deep knowledge and understanding of the world around them. We know it is important to provide opportunities for students to develop, not only through the taught curriculum, but beyond; through programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Music in Secondary Schools programme and the Jack Petchey Award. Creating chances for students to really shine and show how amazing they are. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the KS3 and KS4 Literacy and Numeracy intervention programmes
• Raising standards of students' attainment and achievement across the curriculum and to monitor and supporting progress with particular regard to students named on the SEND register
• Identifying and adopting the most effective teaching approaches for students with SEN.
• Accountability for developing and leading appropriate interventions to address a range of needs across the Academy and/or with the alternative pathway
• Implementing and delivering an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and personalised curriculum for students on an alternative pathway.
• Complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed interventions under an agreed system of supervision
• Carrying out teaching duties in accordance with the Academy's Schemes of Work, the National Curriculum and public examinations specifications
• Working closely with teachers and teaching assistants to ensure that suitable tasks and learning materials are personalised
• Contributing to the Academy's SEND CPD to teaching and support staff in consultation with the SENDCO
• Monitoring and evaluating students' responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies
• Closely and regularly reviewing progress of students attending interventions, providing individual reports to parents/carers and impact reports for the SENDCO
• Completing relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students and using information to inform teaching and learning
Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have:
• Graduate in relevant subject and DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status.
• Successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice).
• Relevant experience in SEN.
• Knowledge of appropriate health safety regulations.
• Experience of working in a school.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Understanding of the importance of students achieving their full potential.
• A proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes including implementation of support for high needs students with SEN.
• Good understanding of child development and progression and how this is impacted by SEN.
• Successful experience of delivering learning activities to students with ASD, SLCN and complex cognitive learning differences.
• Understanding of effective strategies for managing behaviour within the classroom and in accordance with the school's policy.
• Experience of working with, and implementing advice from, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other professionals.
• An understanding of equal opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

We would like to hear from you if you have:
• Graduate in relevant subject and DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status.
• Successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice).
• Relevant experience in SEN.
• Knowledge of appropriate health safety regulations.
• Experience of working in a school.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Understanding of the importance of students achieving their full potential.
• A proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes including implementation of support for high needs students with SEN.
• Good understanding of child development and progression and how this is impacted by SEN.
• Successful experience of delivering learning activities to students with ASD, SLCN and complex cognitive learning differences.
• Understanding of effective strategies for managing behaviour within the classroom and in accordance with the school's policy.
• Experience of working with, and implementing advice from, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other professionals.
• An understanding of equal opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools
  
  We believe passionately in our mission statement - 'We Know, We Can, We Will'. We never settle for less and are driven by achievement and success. To be a committed member of the Harris Invictus community is to aspire to learn and gain knowledge. We are able to apply what we know to the outside world. We can do it and we will succeed no matter the circumstances or difficulties we face.
Learning is a journey, and in partnership with parents, we will be there to support when needed, to celebrate successes and to guide our young people as they become the leaders of tomorrow. At Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, we are very proud of our students; we know they understand the importance of a good education and we know they are committed to achieving the very best outcomes. Our curriculum leaders know how vital it is to provide a challenging curriculum that will inspire and engage. Providing opportunities for students to develop a deep knowledge and understanding of the world around them. We know it is important to provide opportunities for students to develop, not only through the taught curriculum, but beyond; through programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Music in Secondary Schools programme and the Jack Petchey Award. Creating chances for students to really shine and show how amazing they are.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.