Job Type: Permanent
Setting: Arc School Old Arley
At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as ‘outstanding’ in every way.
We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.
IT Teacher- SEN
Salary range: £30,000 (M1) - £46,525 (UPS3) plus £2,359 SEN allowance per year
Closing Date: 15th May 2024 – Interviews will be completed during the week commencing 20th May 2024.
The recruitment process will consist of a lesson observation, a formal interview and a pupil panel meeting.
About the role:
As the school’s IT Teacher you will be responsible for delivering IT lessons to the pupils in Years 8-11 and supporting teachers of other year groups. You will deliver engaging lessons and ensure the curriculum is accessible for all our pupils.
It is an exciting time for Arc School Old Arley, we are currently developing a unique vocational offer for pre-16 pupils with SEMH needs. Anyone joining our team in the coming months will be doing so at a pivotable point in the school’s improvement.
This role will enable the successful candidate to develop the vocational offer with courses linked to IT, in a way to engage and excite our pupils.
About you:
You will be a qualified (QTS/QTLS) teacher of IT, ideally, with experience of working in a special education setting with children with social, emotional and mental health needs and autism spectrum conditions.
You will be adept at tailoring your teaching and lessons to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils.
You will be able to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils as well as promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
You will possess good subject and curriculum knowledge and will be comfortable to participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests where necessary and appropriate. You will provide levels of care and support appropriate to the general needs of the children and those outlined in their EHCP’s and individualised plans.
Why work for us?
• a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
• a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
• continued professional development and training
• Opportunities for further career development
• contributions to your pension
• a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people.
Benefits include:
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• OFSTED bonuses
• life assurance
• cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
• discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
• birthday treats
• long service and employee of the month awards
• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice.
About us:
Arc School Old Arley, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist day school in Warwickshire providing an engaging educational offer within a supportive and tailored learning environment for children aged 7 -16 with specific or a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, and additional needs such as ADHD, autism, learning needs and specific learning difficulties. We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.