SEN Secondary Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see separate Person Specification

What the school offers its staff

• LGPS pension scheme
• Vivup employee benefits (available to all

Surrey CC employees) https

//vivupbenefits.co.uk/

• Blue light card (all permanent school staff are eligible, payslip and school email required) https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/
• Discounts for teachers (all school staff are eligible) https://www.discountsforteachers.co.uk/
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A comprehensive Gosden House Wellbeing Programme

Further details about the role

Job Context

Gosden House School is a specialist provision for children with a primary need of Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD). Pupils may have secondary needs, such as ASD, ADHD, Medical or SEMH. Gosden is based in glorious grounds in Bramley, Surrey, for children aged 4 to 16. All pupils have an Educational Health Care Plan. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral ethos.

Our ethos is built around a child-centred approach to learning, one founded on high expectations and innovation. We aim to tailor strategies and approaches that will meet the needs of each child, supporting them in all aspects of their development, nurturing self-esteem, confidence and aspiration. We deliver a modified National Curriculum, with a strong focus on core literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

We are committed to working in partnership with families, professionals and all agencies to maximise the opportunities for each child.

This Job Profile recognises the requirements of the current Pay and Conditions Regulations and reflects the vision, aims and policies established by the Governors of the School.

Generic Duties

• Classroom teaching with vocational learning to develop both academic knowledge and practical life skills.
• To achieve high-quality educational outcomes for pupils and personal appraisal targets as agreed with your line manager.
• To meet the pastoral needs of pupils.
• To undertake relevant training and development, including meetings, supervision, seminars and other events.
• At all times carry out responsibilities and duties in accordance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice and Gosden House policies and procedures, including safeguarding children.
• To undertake additional duties commensurate with the grade as directed by your line manager.
• Contribute to the implementation of the school development plan through an area of identified curriculum responsibility.

Normally report to

Assistant Head, Secondary/Primary

Commitment to safeguarding

Gosden House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)