Full time Special Educational Needs RE Class Teacher

Job details

Job role: Teacher

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject: Religious education

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Pay scale: MPS

Additional allowances: SEN 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

QUALIFICATIONS and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree or equivalent
• A relevant qualification in the subject areas relevant to the post
• Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, including RE‑specific CPD or diocesan training (e.g. Diocese of Leeds RE forums, Catholic curriculum development)
• Additional theological or RE‑specific study (e.g. PGCert, Masters modules, Diocesan RE training programmes)

EXPERIENCE OF TEACHING

• Ability to teach RE to Key Stage 2/3
• Ability to teach RE to Key Stage 4
• Ability to teach PSHE to Key Stage 2 and/or Key Stage 3 level
• Ability to plan consistently good lessons, manage time and keep track of pupil progress
• Training or CPD relating to SEN, inclusive practice or multi‑pathway accreditation (Units of Accreditation, GCSE Short Course)
• Experience of teaching pupils with SEND
• Experience of using strategies to manage challenging behaviours and creating a positive and productive learning environment
• Experience of adapting and adjusting teaching methods to meet diverse needs of learners
• Demonstrate a drive for creating an inclusive, nurturing learning environment and improving outcomes for students with SEND
• Commitment to professional development and staying updated with best practice in education

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

• Ability to proactively problem-solve with innovative approaches
• An understanding of Catholic teachings, values and traditions
• Ability and confidence with a wide range of IT tools to enhance teaching, learning, assessment, recording and reporting progress
• Knowledge and experience of working with other schools and organisations
• Understand and respect the role of other colleagues and professionals and show willingness to collaborate with wider teams in meeting needs of students with SEND
• Show understanding and compassion towards students’ individual challenges and learning styles
• Ability to listen carefully and communicate relevant information clearly and effectively

What the school offers its staff

• A very supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development.
• An induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff.
• A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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