SEND Teacher - Specialist Support Centre (SSC)
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Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
3 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS/UPS plus TLR2b and SEN Allowance
Additional allowances
TLR2b - £5,538
SEN - £2,539
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a special individual to take on the role of SEND Teacher in charge of the Academy's provision for young people on the autistic spectrum. The Scott Centre (TSC) is a local authority funded unit for around 15 students. Under the direction of the SENDCo, the TSC Teacher in Charge is responsible for the daily management of the Centre, including deployment of a specialist team of LSAs.
This role includes a teaching commitment of 25 60-minute lessons per fortnight. This may include cover classes depending on specialism and timetable requirements.
What the school offers its staff
An improving school with high expectations and high standards in all we do
Staff who are completely committed to the academy and its students, who provide support and advice to colleagues, and whose morale is high
A school with a strong sense of community
Strong leadership: "Senior leaders have a clear vision for the school that is suitably articulated through the school’s self-evaluation. They have worked hard to improve the quality of education, as well as teaching and behaviour. They have ensured that professional development is better planned and better personalised." (Ofsted 2022)
A developing behaviour system that enables teachers to provide disruption-free learning and gives students the opportunity to fulfil their potential
A strong emphasis on literacy across the curriculum
A growing school, attracting students from surrounding areas
Excellent on-going CPD and career development opportunities
Up to nine INSET days per year, dedicated to developing teaching and learning skills
Opportunities to make significant contributions to both the academic progress and the wellbeing of our students.
Pay scales in line with the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document
A contributory pension scheme - Teachers Pension Scheme
Occupational Sick Pay in line with local authorities
Wellbeing support through free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme (offers tax and NI savings)
Free on-site parking
Free access to Fitness Suite
Further details about the role
The successful candidate will be working with colleagues who are passionate about the contribution they make to the school and its students in a very motivating, forward-thinking environment. Our school is committed to providing excellent CPD opportunities for all our staff and support will be given to gain the SENDCo qualification.
Closing Date: midday on Friday 3 May 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date so please apply early.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Littlehampton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
All successful applicants will be subject to a period of probation.
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About The Littlehampton Academy
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1402 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Littlehampton Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- personnel@tla.woodard.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01903 711120
The Littlehampton Academy is a large academy recently designated by Ofsted as "Good" in all categories and with a year 7 cohort this year exceeding all previous numbers. We are proud to be part of the Woodard Academies Trust which has a distinctive core ethos supporting the development of both staff and students. The group motto: ‘opening minds, raising expectations, transforming lives’ is at the heart of everything we do and reflects our ambitions for all our students.
Situated on the beautiful West Sussex coast and with views of the South Downs, our academy has state-of-the-art facilities - including ample staff parking and a fitness suite. We are close to good transport links to surrounding towns, including Worthing, Chichester and Brighton.
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