SEN Science Teacher

Overview and Responsibilities

SEN Science Teacher

Hours: 40 hours per week

The Aurora Group

The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.

We’re currently looking for an experienced Teacher (with Science specialism) in Leyland, Nr. Preston where our Brooklands School provides specialist academic and therapeutic support in a welcoming environment for students aged 9-16 who face challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The Role:

To deliver high quality teaching and learning to young people in classes no bigger than 8 students.

Key Responsibilities:

• To plan and deliver lessons following a broad and balanced curriculum according to DfE guidance and the school’s policies including reflective practice.
• To be responsible for the day to day running of the class and assist in other relevant aspects of the day to day running of the school.
• To assess, record and report pupils’ progress according the school’s policy in order to monitor and foster pupils’ progress in all areas of learning.
• To take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school’s policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.
• To lead support and supervision sessions for Assistant Teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants including Professional Development Reviews.
• To attend and contribute to teachers’ meetings, multi-disciplinary meetings and any other relevant staff meetings.
• To ensure a high standard of personal care for the pupils, carefully monitoring the health and well-being of pupils informing the care staff, medical staff, behaviour support team and any other relevant professionals of any concerns.

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications:

• PGCE, QTS, Cert Ed or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training.
• Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/PMLD and ASD
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
• Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge

Benefits and Additional Information

• Training and Development

Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.

• FREE Lunch! All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no cost
• Save money on your bills!!

You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.

• Competitive Pay and Reward

• UK Health Cash Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Refer a friend for £1,000

We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.