Lead Practitioner - Norwich
Overview
Job Title: Lead Practitioner
Reports to: Head of School
Location: Norwich
Working Hours: Full time. 40pw
Salary: £37,500.00-£43,500.00 per annum
Do you believe every child deserves exceptional teaching? Are you driven by the belief that high-quality relationships, inclusive practice and expert teaching can transform lives?
Do you want to lead by example, inspire colleagues and help shape a school where children and young people with SEND are truly understood, valued and supported to succeed?
If these values reflect your own, we would welcome your application for the role of Lead Practitioner.
About the role
We are seeking an inspirational and highly skilled Lead Practitioner to play a central role in improving teaching and learning across our school. This is a key leadership position for an outstanding teacher who is passionate about inclusion and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for children and young people with complex SEND.
Working closely with the Headteacher, you will model consistently high-quality teaching, develop staff through coaching and mentoring, and contribute to whole-school improvement, self-evaluation and curriculum innovation, including learning beyond the classroom.
Due to the nature of the role and the need to work flexibly across the school and, where appropriate, between settings, the successful candidate must be a confident driver with access to a vehicle with a love for outdoors.
Key responsibilities
Model exceptional teaching practice and act as a role model for inclusive,high-quality provision
Lead improvements in teaching and learning, particularly for pupils with SEND
Coach, mentor and support teachers and support staff through observation, feedback and professional development
Design and deliver high-quality CPD and training
Use assessment and progress data to identify need, inform strategy and improve outcomes
Monitor and evaluate the impact of teaching approaches and interventions
Support the development of an innovative, inclusive curriculum, including learning beyond the classroom
Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and improvement planning
Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding at all times
What we are looking for
You will be:
A qualified teacher (QTS) with a relevant degree and at least 5 years teaching experience
An outstanding practitioner with significant experience working with pupils with SEND
An effective leader with a passion for developing others
Highly skilled in coaching, mentoring and professional development
Confident in using data to drive improvement
Values-driven, resilient and committed to equity and inclusion
A confident driver with access to a vehicle
We offer
A supportive, values-driven leadership team
Opportunities to influence whole-school practice and curriculum design
High-quality professional development and leadership training
The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced safeguarding checks in line with statutory guidance.
The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head of School.
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.