Specialist Resource Provision Lead Teacher Autism Fulltime

Job Description

Pay: MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance Start Date: April 2021 Garlinge Primary School and Nursery currently has avacancy for an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced class teacher to leadour new Specialist Resource Provision for children with Autism (ASC). This is afantastic opportunity for a practitioner with SEND expertise to use theirskills, vision and drive to develop a brand new learning environment in whichchildren with Autism can thrive and reach their potential. Our SRP is due to open to pupils in September 2021and will be a purpose-built new classroom to support up to 16 children withAutism. The lead teacher will commence employment in April 2021 to workalongside the SLT and SENDCo in developing resources, the curriculum andshaping not only the physical layout of the unit but also the ethos andaspirations of the SRP ready for the first pupils in September. The successfulcandidate will work with the SLT to develop a clear vision to support childrenwith Autism within our school. The pupils in the SRP will need high-qualityindividualised support and a successful transition programme. We require acommitment to delivering an outstanding level of Teaching and Learning and arich and enjoyable curriculum. At Garlinge we pride ourselves on our inclusivityand the SRP will be a valued and integrated part of our mainstream provision.As such the lead teacher will also support colleagues through the school withAutism training and resources. If you would like to visit our school please emailthe HR Officer on to make an appointment for a tourof our large site. The tour will be conducted by a member of the SLT with fulladherence to social distancing guidelines. Our school website also features a comprehensivevideo tour of the school which gives a fantastic representation of a typicalday at Garlinge plus a wealth of information relating to policies, values andstandards. To apply, please complete the online applicationform. Please do not attach a CV as all necessary information should be providedin your application form. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9 Februaryand Wednesday 10 February with a panel comprising members of the SLT and theSENDCo. You will also be required to deliver an activity to a group of childrendesigned to develop their social skills, provide a film or photograph of yoursuccessful learning environment, answer questions from some of our children anddeliver a short presentation to the interview panel before the formal interviewitself. Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, andexpects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our SafeguardingPolicy can be found on the school website.This post is subject to an enhancedDisclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check againstthe ISA Barred List for children. If applicants have not been contacted by Friday 5February they have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Closing Date: 25/01/2021 at 12:00 Interviews: Tuesday 9 February and Wednesday 10February Information about the school Garlinge Primary School and Nursery continues to bea Good school as recognised in our latest Ofsted inspection (March 2018). Theinspection found that staff have an unwavering commitment and determination toprovide the best possible experiences for all pupils in a happy, calm andaspirational environment. We are a large four form entry school to the westof Margate with approximately 800 pupils. We aim to provide a caring, excitingand inclusive learning environment where every child and family really matterswith a focus on raising standards alongside the development of the whole child.The schools values are Perseverance, Aspiration, Respect and Teamwork and allchildren are familiar with these. The recent Ofsted visit noted that the valuespervade every aspect of the schools work, and we are proud that is the case.We are a school with specialist provision forPhysically Disabled pupils and provide a link class with Foreland FieldsSchool. We are a part of an established Cooperative Trust(Thanet Endeavour Learning Trust), working with Bromstone Primary School and StMildreds Primary Infant School. We work closely within our trust to improveall aspects of our practice, including CPD and support for NQTs. We are alsoproud to be part of a Federation between our school and Parkside CommunityPrimary School in Canterbury. Our large site comprises of a KS2 and a KS1building, three large playgrounds and a school field and we continue to investheavily in our outdoor learning environment which includes an inclusive playarea and sports courts. We inspire, respect and celebrate achievement anddiversity. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1