Teacher (Ysgol Penmaes)

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale + 1 SEN

Teacher (Ysgol Penmaes)
Job description
Teachers Pay Scale + 1 SEN
Teacher to commence November 2024 - Maternity Cover
Ysgol Penmaes is a special school that provides education for 112 pupils aged from 3 to 19 years.
The school is situated in Brecon and maintained by Powys local authority. The school caters for pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties. These include severe learning difficulties (SLD), autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). All pupils have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Individual Development Plan. As well as the provision in our main school we opened a satellite provision in Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells, in September 2021. The school is committed to providing a highly individualised and inclusive education to all its pupils, with an emphasis upon meeting their individual needs and developing their strengths and interests within a supportive and caring environment. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher who is passionate about working within the field of special educational needs (SEN) The post
itself is maternity over commencing November 2024. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a highly effective school. The successful candidate will need to be motivated,
innovative, flexible and have a proven track record of working with children with a wide range of complex needs. The candidate will have a passion for developing and extending potential in both our
pupils and staff team by recognising and nurturing individual qualities and strengths.
Pupils are looking to appoint a teacher who is:
● fair, friendly and can help them learn in different ways;
● fun and a positive role model;
● a good listener who acts on their views and tells them when they are doing well.

Governors are looking to appoint a teacher who:
● is experienced, highly committed and enthusiastic;
● is able to work effectively with pupils with a wide range of learning needs;
● is flexible, well organised, and able to confidently lead class teams
● has a proven track record for raising standards across all areas of learning.
The Headteacher is looking to appoint a teacher who can:
● lead, develop and enhance teaching and learning in the school whilst inspiring pupils and staff.
● monitor and evaluate pupil outcomes.
● differentiate to a high standard ensuring the needs of all pupils are catered for
● raise standards and strive to act on school improvement priorities
● adhere to policy and practice
● self-reflect and innovate
The teacher appointed will need to have substantial experience in working with pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs within specialist settings. As part of the role the successful
candidate will be expected to lead an area(s) of learning and experience (as detailed in the new Curriculum for Wales). Candidates should clearly note their areas of strength in their letter of application. The supporting letter of application must address all of the essential criteria, as detailed in the person specification. We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as
your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive
screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service