Contract Type: 1.0FTE
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: Teachers' Pay Scales plus possible TLR for a suitable candidate
Start Date: September 2024
Closing Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024
The Integrated Resource at Newfield School
Newfield School has an excellent reputation for our inclusive approach with students with SEND. Over the last 3 years, the number of young people with complex additional needs has increased significantly, particularly those with Autism or Speech and Language Needs. To support the demand placed on specialist settings in the city, we are developing our own provision for children who have an EHCP for Communication and Interaction Needs (Autism).
Our Integrated Resource will have places for 30 students in Years 7 through to 11, the majority of whom will come from our own catchment area.
The Integrated Resource will be an extension of Newfield School, with the same high expectations, values, and ethos. Students will be based in a state-of-the-art new build (completion estimated 2025) and integrated with mainstream routines, lessons, enrichment and extra-curricular activities where appropriate. However, based on the assessment of current and future need, there will be students who may need full time or close to full time specialist provision.
Students will follow a bespoke curriculum that includes the core subjects balanced with humanities, creative and ‘Lifeskills’ lessons. The curriculum and routines will support speech, language and communication needs as well as providing a solid foundation and readiness for post-16 study or training.
The Role
Newfield School is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and talented Teacher for the Integrated Resource starting September 2024.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the development of the IR and the curriculum whilst aligning this with the school’s values and vision. Working closely with parents and colleagues, you will ensure that every student receives the bespoke education and support they require and deserve. You will have experience of teaching students with Autism and/or speech and language needs and have the ability to adapt your teaching to a range of abilities.
You will also deliver aspects of the Humanities curriculum for our KS3 mainstream nurture groups. There is an opportunity to develop a Humanities curriculum for the IR and mainstream nurture groups. A temporary TLR will therefore be available for a candidate who has experience in developing new courses or curriculum as we set up our curriculum offer.
We recommend that you visit our school to find out more about this role and the IR provision. We look forward to meeting you.
The Candidate
• You will be an excellent teacher with an outstanding track record. You will be committed to high expectations and excellence in all aspects of your work but especially being a champion for our students.
• You will understand how young people learn and how to support young people who experience additional barriers to making progress both academically as well as personally. Ultimately you will be relentless in your support of our students to ensure they realise their potential and celebrate their achievements as they work towards becoming independent adults.
• Experience of teaching in the primary sector would be of interest to us and we would welcome applications from colleagues from Primary, Secondary and Specialist sectors.
Newfield Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.