MANAGER OF ARP FOR STUDENTS WITH SPEECH LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION NEEDS

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will:

• have experience teaching students with a range of SEND
• have a passion for teaching and learning
• be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
• be an excellent practitioner
• lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
• have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
• be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills
• have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
• be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
• be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• the opportunity to work across the education phases
• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
• a friendly and supportive team of teachers
• well-resourced facilities
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Train to Teach candidates

Further details about the role

The successful candidate will have the vision, creativity and experience to lead and manage ‘Lighthouse’, the Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP), for twelve students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. In addition, they will play a key role as part of the Learning Support Department by assisting the Head of Inclusion (SENco) to deliver whole school training and in securing the best possible outcomes for students with communication and interaction needs across the school. They will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students have the highest standards of behaviour, enjoy learning and surpass expectations of achievement.

Commitment to safeguarding

Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post. The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.