Teacher - Norwich

Overview of position

Job Title: Teacher

Reports to: Head of School

Location: Norwich

Main Purpose: Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, meeting the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards. This post is suitable for ECTs.

Working Time: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Salary:  £31,750.00-£43,000.00 per annum

Job Description:

We are expanding our education team to support pupils with Special Needs and so we are looking to recruit a skilled Teacher with knowledge of PE and a love of the outdoors to support our pupils and strengthen the teaching team. Banks House School primarily learns outside of the classroom to give our pupils the most specialised education and life changing experiences.

You will:

• Be a qualified teacher eligible to work in the UK

• Demonstrate a strong classroom practice and the ability to work confidently in a specialist SEN setting

• Have experience of working with pupils with severe, profound and/or complex learning difficulties,including communication needs

• Be able to contribute positively to the wider work of the school, including supporting colleagues and promoting effective practice

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with pupils, families and professionals

• Experience in a special school or specialist provision is highly desirable. Main purpose of the job: At Banks House School, you will meet the Teachers’
  

Professional Standards and fulfil the professional responsibilities expected of all classroom teachers. You will be responsible for securing strong educational progress for pupils and contributing to the development of the school as it continues to expand.

If you have a particular interest in supporting young people with Autism and other learning disabilities, we would be especially keen to hear from you. Discussions with the headteacher are encouraged.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver a personalised curriculum tailored to pupils’ individual needs

• Plan, teach and review lessons that meet the learning needs of all pupils embedding outcomes in each pupils’ EHCP and advice from other professionals

• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment including contributing to the writing and reviewing of Personal Learning Plans, EHCP, PEP and CLA reviews

• Participate in the arrangements for preparing pupils for external examinations

• Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and communication

• Create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment

• Take an active role in the day-to-day life and ongoing development of the school

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

• Take part in the school’s appraisal and supervision procedures

• Work effectively with internal and external professionals and agencies

• Contribute to self-evaluation and continuous improvement
  

Benefits:

• Company pension

• WPA

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted or free food

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

• Sick pay

Applying For the Job:

We require all applicants to complete the attached application form to be considered for a position at Cascade. The form takes approximately 40-50 minutes to complete, so please ensure you have enough time. If you encounter any issues while filling out the form, please contact the Cascade Recruitment Team: recruitment@cascade-care.com

We are an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to the professional development of all our staff. Cascade Banks House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.

Cascade is an equal opportunities employer committed to the professional development of our staff. We prioritise the welfare of our residents and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo relevant safeguarding checks. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

Cascade Children’s Home and School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we ensure that the highest priority is given to following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.