What skills and experience we're looking for
QTS Status
Experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs
Good classroom practitioner with evidence of setting appropriate expectations to advance learning by engaging and motivating pupils.
Proven successful teaching in more than 1 Key Stage
Experience of effective assessment techniques, including EfL or similar assessments .
Knowledge and understanding of a SEN/national curriculum
Knowledge of how to give positive and targeted support to pupils with a range of needs.
Ability to differentiate tasks appropriately
Ability to use appropriately a range of teaching and learning strategies for whole classes, individuals and groups which stimulate and challenge pupils
Ability to set clear and appropriate targets, feedback to pupils and make effective use of assessment to promote progress.
Good time management skills.
Up-to-date ICT skills to enhance teaching & learning.
Ability to work as part of an effective team showing enthusiasm, adaptability and flexibility.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to reflect on own practice
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
Commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to health and safety
Commitment to attendance at work
Think strategically to create a coherent school vision
Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to carry the vision forward
Demonstrate personal enthusiasm and commitment to the leadership process
Manage conflict
Listen to and reflect on feedback
What the school offers its staff
Thank you for your interest in the post of Lead Learning Practitioner teacher in our school.
At Bleasdale School we want someone to join us who is relentless in striving for excellence, determined in achieving high quality provision for our pupils and holds the highest standards for staff and pupils alike. You will have the vision, resilience and energy to help our pupils become as independent as they can be through continually asking for the best from all involved in their school life.
Bleasdale, an outstanding GLD/SLD/PMLD specialist school nestled in the hills of Silverdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bleasdale is a standalone school for TO BE/TO DO/TO KNOW pathways for pupils aged 2-19. We pride ourselves on supporting pupils and their families through pivotal transitions of their life from portage, nursery, primary, secondary, Post 16 and beyond.
The therapeutic curriculum has been carefully crafted within learning journeys to adulthood. Strong multiagency working is weaved into specialist teaching and learning, mirrored by the dedicated school spaces that include: Hydro-Pool facilities, Rebound, Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) green spaces, Bleasdale Booths Shop, PE and performance hall (to name but a few).
The building holds a strong coaching culture at the heart of what we do supporting everyone to be the best person they can be. Ofsted has consistently reached a judgement that Bleasdale is Outstanding, and Bleasdale is proud to hold strong links to other outstanding providers.
This role would be ideal for an aspiring senior leader who wishes to further enhance their practice. You will benefit from support and excellent career opportunities in a school with a history of supporting staff to improve and progress. We are interested in what you can bring to our school to benefit our pupils and families.
This is an exciting time to become part of the Bleasdale team and I look forward to receiving your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.