May 12, I look forward to hearing from you, Yours sincerely, GR Murrell (Head Teacher)

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1 MARLBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY London Road Isleworth TW7 5XA Headteacher : Mr. G. Murrell Telephone: Fax: office@ marlborough.hounslow.sch.uk website : Headteacher : Mr. G.R. Murrell May 12, 2015 Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in the post of Special Needs Teacher in our Centre for children with Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). Please find enclosed application form, job descriptions and job specifications. I look forward to hearing from you, Yours sincerely, GR Murrell (Head Teacher)

2 Required for Autumn Term 2015 Special Educational Needs Centre Teacher Dates: Wednesday 20 th May Interviews on either Thursday 21 st or Friday 22 nd May 2015 Salary: Main Scale plus SEN Allowance at Location: Hounslow Contract type: Permanent Contract term: Full Time / (Part Time at 0.8FTE negotiable) We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Special Needs Teacher for our Centre which caters for up to sixteen children who have Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). Candidates will need to have at least two years teaching experience and be able to demonstrate: Excellent classroom practice High expectations of the pupils and a commitment to raising standards A willingness and desire to learn Enthusiasm and motivation Experience of and particular interest in meeting the needs of children with SEN We can offer: A positive and welcoming ethos Enthusiastic and responsive children Supportive parents and governors Excellent opportunities for professional development Marlborough Primary School and Nursery is a popular three-form entry community school situated in Isleworth, Middlesex. Our intake of pupils reflects a culturally rich and diverse community and we have a strong reputation for offering an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum for all our learners. Application packs and more details about our school are available on our website: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and advised. For appointments please contact the school office on or sbm@marlborough.hounslow.sch.uk Marlborough Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

3 MARLBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL Job Description Post: Centre Teacher Grade: Main Scale plus SEN Enhancement for experienced candidates. Responsible to: Headteacher, Teacher in Charge of the Centre Main purpose of Post To plan and implement work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils to promote effective teaching and learning To manage and organise the pupils and the classroom To create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment To promote the inclusion of all pupils Teaching Responsibilities Teaching designated class or groups of children Use a range of teaching strategies which take into account the special educational needs of each child Teaching a broad, well-balanced curriculum appropriate to the primary school age range. This should incorporate cross-curricular skills, themes and dimensions Assessing and meeting individual children s needs Marking and monitoring the children s work Recording children s progress and development in accordance with National Curriculum assessments and contributing to a detailed Annual Review for each child Ensuring continuity, development and progress for the children Organisational Responsibilities Preparing forecasts and completing any records of work, profiles, checklists, reports adopted for use by the Centre Working and liaising with all other adults in the Centre Liaising with mainstream staff in the course of implementing the policy of integration of Centre children in the mainstream In the absence of the Teacher in Charge to oversee the organisation and running of the Centre Pastoral Responsibilities Contributing to the general well-being of the children in accordance with the ethos of the school Helping children to develop a sense of self-worth and self-discipline Ensuring the safety and welfare of all children. Other Responsibilities Participating in staff meetings and In-Service Training both as part of a team and as an individual. Participating in both Centre and mainstream meetings, as appropriate. Being responsible for a specific area of the curriculum which has been agreed with the Headteacher, and to share this expertise with colleagues Communicating with parents and governors. Attending meetings arranged for this purpose Encouraging parental involvement

4 Marlborough Primary School & Nursery Personal Specification SEN Teacher SEN Teacher Experience / Qualifications Personal Qualities Knowledge, Skills & Understanding DFE recognised teaching High expectations of learners Understanding of how children with qualification A willingness and desire to learn SpLD learn and achieve Teaching within the primary range An ability to enthuse and motivate others Subject knowledge across the primary Working in a team A commitment towards raising standards curriculum and the inclusion of all learners Communication skills Essential Reliability and responsibility Classroom and behaviour Initiative management Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively Assessment for Learning Desirable Leading and managing staff Experience in working in specialist setting for children with SEN Specific SEN qualification

5 MARLBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY London Road Isleworth TW7 5XA Headteacher : Mr. G. Murrell Telephone: Fax: office@ marlborough.hounslow.sch.uk website : Headteacher : Mr. G.R. Murrell