Class Teacher in Nottingham

Are you a caring professional looking for a new challenge in a unique environment? Sutherland House School is a non-maintained specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for reaching potential for each individual pupil. We offer small class groups, favourable staffing levels and excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The school has an Ofsted rating of Good. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

As part of a supportive staff team, you will have a passion for improving the lives of autistic pupils and their families. You will have a commitment to planning and delivering engaging lessons and you will engage with a wide range of professionals, including therapists, to ensure all pupils are reaching their full potential. You will hold responsibility for supporting and leading your team who will work towards person-centred planning for each individual pupil. Previous experience with supporting autistic pupils or teaching in an additional needs environment is desirable; however, full training and support will be given.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes and develop appropriate resources for this learning.
• Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values in the teaching of the subject.
• Teach individuals or groups of pupils within, or outside of, the classroom.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils and apply differentiated learning.
• Use special equipment and facilities, such as smart boards, audio-visual materials and computers appropriately.
• Communicate with subject teachers to ensure monitoring of pupil progress and curriculum content.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to plan, deliver defined appropriate activities for the pupils and assess across the curriculum.
• Contribute to the organisation of learning outside the classroom in activities such as community visits, school outings or sporting events.
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Promote the school’s values, visions and aims within the delivery of the curriculum.
• Contribute to statutory annual reviews or other related meetings, including involvement in reviewing education, health and care plans (EHCP).
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Ensure good progress and outcomes by pupils.
• Analyse progress data and implement appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge and take part in continuous professional development.
• Ensure good autism practice is embedded in all classroom activities and is constantly reviewed.
• Lead the work of support staff within learning activities.

Autism East Midlands is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.