Class Teacher (s)
Job Title: Class Teacher (s)
Employer: Millstead Primary School
Job Type: Teaching & Learning
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 251
Grade: M1-M6
Actual Salary: £31650 - £43607
Contract Type: Fixed term
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
About the School
Due to the significant expansion of our provision across 2 sites in the north and south of Liverpool, Millstead School will be able to transform the lives of more children who have severe learning difficulties, profound & multiple learning difficulties or complex autism. The governors and headteacher of our OUTSTANDING school (Ofsted January 2024) are looking to appoint a number of talented teachers who are aspirational for themselves and the children they support. Experience of working with children and young people who have severe learning difficulties and/or complex autism is an essential requirement.
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit excellent practitioners with a sound knowledge and understanding of severe learning difficulties and early childhood development who want to make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families. Teachers should be dynamic in their approach to making learning fun and accessible for all pupils. The successful candidates will work with a talented and friendly staff team who are both forward thinking and innovative, and who have high expectations of themselves and the pupils they support.
Amongst other things teachers must:
* Be a positive role model and lead by example
* Have high aspirations and a commitment to excellence for all
* Be reliable and self-reliant
* Be committed to working with pupils, parents and staff to raise standards
* Have resilience.
At Millstead School no two days are ever the same. Some days are challenging, most days are fun, and every day is rewarding. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
* To carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the ‘School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions’ document 2023.
* To continue to meet the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status.
* To be committed to the values, ethos and continuing success of the school.
Knowledge and Understanding:
* Understand how pupils’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.
* Understand the stages of child development and make all necessary adaptations to meet these.
* Understand how to effectively promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural education with pupils who have severe learning difficulties and complex autism.
* Select and make good use of ICT skills for classroom and management support.
* Be aware of and support the schools’ current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including the Child Protection Policy.
* Understand and know how data can be used to set clear targets for pupils’ achievement.
Planning, Teaching and Class Management:
* Provide clear structures for lessons and for sequences of lessons, which maintain pace, motivation and challenge.
* Be an enthusiastic classroom leader with presence, energy and a sense of humour.
* Set high standards and be an effective role model for pupils and other staff members.
* Make effective use of assessment information on pupils’ progress and achievement and in planning future lessons.
* Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individual, establishing high expectations of behaviour and achievement, so that learning objectives are met.
* Use a variety of teaching and learning styles to motivate and keep all pupils engaged.
* Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
* Manage and lead a team of additional needs support assistants to ensure that they are deployed effectively.
Personal Qualities:
* Qualified teacher status.
* Excellent skills in teaching pupils with severe learning difficulties/ autism.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to motivate and inspire a team.
* Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable young people.
How to Apply:
Visits to our school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0151-207-4656 to arrange a visit. Application packs are available to download from our website; www.millsteadschool.co.uk. Applications should be returned to: vacancies@millsteadschool.co.uk or by post to Iliad Street, Liverpool L5 3LU. Closing date for applications will be: 12 noon on Wednesday 11th December 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr