SEN Food Tech Teacher

SEN Food Technology Teacher

Location: Lancing, Near Brighton

Overview:

Position: SEN Food Technology Teacher
Essential Qualifications: PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent, and evidence of ongoing professional development.
Salary Range: M1 £30,000 - UPS3 £46,525

About The Academy Group:

This Group is a pioneering organisation dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children, young people, and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. This School, an independent day school in Lancashire, offers specialised education for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

Role Description:

As a Class Teacher, your primary responsibility will be to deliver high-quality Food Technology instruction, guiding students towards achieving relevant accreditation's and qualifications.

You will design and implement lessons in alignment with DFE guidelines and school policies. Daily classroom management, including supervision of a Teaching Assistant, will be part of your duties. You'll also be responsible for applying school policies, especially those related to safeguarding and equality, and closely monitoring the health and well-being of students, reporting any concerns to the appropriate teams and professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, nurturing environment that supports the development of SEN/ASD learners.
• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons that foster engaging and enjoyable learning experiences.
• Adapt resources to meet the needs of individual students, ensuring accessibility for all.
• Provide quality feedback to students to promote effective progress.
• Contribute to the development of essential skills such as Maths, English, and life skills.
• Uphold high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Prepare and deliver lessons that lead to recognised accreditation or qualifications.
• Inspire and motivate students through effective teaching.
• Use regular assessments to monitor student progress and set targets.
• Maintain accurate student data to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Positively contribute to the school community, reflecting Aurora's values.

Candidate Requirements:

Successful candidates will likely demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Strong knowledge of the curriculum and adaptation for SEN pupils
• Experience working with young people with ASD
• Preferable experience in delivering BTEC home cooking or similar courses
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures
• Ability to build and maintain nurturing relationships with students
• Experience managing various learning approaches, including students with anxiety
• Knowledge of strategies to engage reluctant learners
• Flexibility and creativity in teaching methods

What's on Offer?

Training and Development:
The school supports continuous learning for its employees, offering various programs and opportunities to enhance skills and advance careers.

Save on Your Bills:
Through Perkbox, employees can access deals and discounts on groceries, phone plans, dining, gym memberships, insurance, and more, including a cycle-to-work scheme and car scheme.

Competitive Pay and Rewards:
Aurora ensures pay and rewards are competitive with market rates, offering enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, pension, and life assurance.

UK Health Cash Plan:
This plan covers daily healthcare expenses like optician and dental bills. Employees and their children are covered, with options to add a partner.

Employee Assistance Programme:
Support for health and wellbeing is available through online tools, information, and a 24/7 freephone counselling service.

Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Apply now, and we'll get back to you promptly or call Paul Hirchfield on for more information.