Teacher with TLR (Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator) Coedylan Primary

Teacher with TLR (Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator) Coedylan Primary

COED-Y-LAN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tyfica Road, Pontypridd

Telephone Number: 01443 486829

Teacher ( Additional learning needs co-ordinator (ALNCO)

Salary: Teacher Salary Scale plus TLR £3,271

Required to start - 1 st September 2024

Coed-Y-Lan Primary School is a warm and welcoming school situated in the heart of Pontypridd. We currently have 150 pupils on roll aged between 3 and 11.

Our school motto is ‘Dream, Believe, Succeed’

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Class Teacher and an ALNCO to work with our SLT and staff team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed ALNCO who is well-organised, caring and will go the extra mile to support pupils, parents and staff.

The successful candidate will:-

• Lead ALN within the school – planning strategically for ALN pupils’ support, inclusion, wellbeing and standards
• Promote and develop inclusive learning and teaching throughout the school
• Perform a key role on the SLT, reporting to them and the governors on ALN progress and standards across the school
• Have shared accountability for the performance of all staff relating to and including the performance of vulnerable/ALN pupils across the school
• Ensure that the identified learning needs of all pupils are provided for in the classroom
• Develop and co-ordinate targeted programmes of support for ALN pupils
• Ensure a successful graduated support programme exists across the school
• Disseminate and role model good practice in inclusion in their own classroom and across the school
• Demonstrate their own excellent classroom practice and commitment to high standards and expectations for all learners
• Create an engaging learning environment
• Be able to work as part of a successful team and manage other adults within the classroom
• Be committed to raising standards
• Have high expectations of themselves and of children
• Be an excellent communicator

We can offer you:-

• An inclusive and welcoming school community
• Exceptionally courteous children who are enthusiastic about their learning
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with team members
• The opportunity to develop creative and innovative teaching skills

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach a demonstration lesson prior to the interview.

Shortlisting Date: Thursday 29 th February 2024.

Lesson Observations will be held on Thursday 7 th March 2024.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 14 th March 2024.

Application forms and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link: https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA

Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

Closing date for applications: Friday 23 rd February 2024 at 12.00 midnight.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.