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Teacher/Learning Leader

Teacher/Learning Leader

Torfield School

East Sussex

Salary:
MPS/UPR + SEN 1 + possible TLR (for substantial additional responsibilities)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
16 March 2015

Job overview

We are a federated primary special school for pupils with MLD including autism.

We are part of the Torfield and Saxon Mount Academy Trust.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and innovative Teacher/Learning Leader.

We require an exceptionally talented teacher who can adapt well to new challenges. The vacancy is for a class teacher in either KS1 or KS2 (tbc). There is an opportunity for additional curriculum leadership responsibilities to be considered, depending on skills and experience. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success and demonstrable ability to progress the learning of pupils with SEN across a range of subjects. Experience of curriculum and/or team leadership would be an advantage.

We welcome applications from outstanding primary or secondary, mainstream or special school teachers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Knowledge and understanding of students with Autism and speech, language and communication difficulties.
  • An understanding and interest in SEN, preferably with experience in working with pupils requiring additional support in accessing the curriculum.
  • The ability to support the raising of standards and the detailed tracking of pupil progress across a range of ability, from P Scales to NC level 5 and above.
  • The ability to work effectively within a team and to lead a curriculum area.

Please e-mail the school office for an application pack.

Applicants are encouraged to visit by arrangement with the school office.

Closing date for applications is NOON 16th March 2015
Interviews will be held soon after.

We do not accept CVs by way of application.

Torfield Special School
Croft Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3JT
Email: office@torfield.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.torfield-saxonmount.com
Tel: 01424 428228 Fax: 0871 5282907

Executive Headteacher: Mr R Preece MA Ed

About Torfield School

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+44 1424 428228

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Torfield is a special school for children with Autism, Communication and associated learning difficulties. We are a primary school and have children aged between 4yrs – 11 years. We have two sites, one in Croft Road and the other in Parker Road.

As a significant number of our children have autism and communication difficulties we strive to ensure that we have an environment that meets these particular needs. We use visual timetables, pictures, objects of reference and many other visuals to support the children’s learning.  We also use Makaton signing and symbols to support communication.

Some of our children present with very challenging behaviour. This is usually associated with their autism or special needs and we try to ensure a consistent and positive approach through the use of social stories, Individual behaviour and Education plans and a significantly modified curriculum.

Some of our children have sensory needs. An example may be that they find loud noises, bright lights, strong smells or food tastes or textures difficult to tolerate. We identify the issue and then develop strategies to support the children with coping with their particular need.

All of our children have learning difficulties and need a significant amount of support to help them access the curriculum. Some children have speech and language difficulties and we have a team of speech and language therapists who assist us with meeting these needs. Most of our children have difficulty with their receptive language skills.

We are a very positive and happy school.

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Applications closed