Teacher in Billingshurst

Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special school and part of Salutem Care and Education, supporting adults and children in residential and educational environments. Based in idyllic grounds, Ingfield Manor School offers extensive specialist facilities to provide an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include woodland and outdoor classroom space, high specification sensory room, and swimming pool.

At Ingfield Manor School, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. Our services aim to provide a safe and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish and grow. Our Woodview provision is for secondary aged students with special educational needs including speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). This provision consists of 4 year groups, and we are looking for teachers to work across all year groups but predominantly in Year 8 and Year 10. Our IMS provision caters for students aged 3—19 years with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy and associated medical and sensory needs.

Following the Conductive Education approach, Ingfield Manor School focuses on the holistic development of everyone, including their physical and communication skills. We are committed to providing the very best for young people while they are with us, helping them develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and aspiration to succeed throughout their lives. Our staff team is key to a successful future, and they are well supported by the leadership team with opportunities to progress.

Ingfield Manor School is a rewarding place to work, and staff report high levels of job satisfaction. Through working for Salutem, we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits designed to support you in various aspects of your life. Some of these benefits include free online GP access for you and your family, ensuring that healthcare is readily accessible when you need it most. Additionally, our free employee assistance programme extends its support to both you and your partner, providing essential services such as counselling, financial advice, and legal guidance.

Ingfield Manor School has convenient road links and is a 10-minute drive from Horsham. There is a bus stop a 10-minute walk from the school, and a large car park for those travelling by car. New employees joining Ingfield Manor School are guaranteed a warm welcome from the community. Our motto is ‘Fulfilling Potential’ and we strongly believe that this should include our entire school community.

About the Role: Ingfield Manor School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher to join our specialist education team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. In this rewarding role, you will plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning, leading your classroom team to support the educational, social, and pastoral development of students with additional needs. You will create engaging, student-centred learning experiences that reflect the school's ethos and Conductive Education approach, ensuring every learner is supported to achieve their full potential.

Working as part of a transdisciplinary team, you will monitor and assess student progress, adapt learning to individual needs, lead annual reviews, and contribute to multi-agency meetings to ensure the best possible outcomes for each child and young person.

Location: Ingfield Manor School
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
Duration: 12 Months
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.5 to 8 hours per day

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons in line with the school's curriculum, schemes of work, and educational approach.
• Assess, monitor, record, and report on students' learning, progress, and achievements.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the individual strengths, needs, and learning styles of students.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that enables all students to achieve success and become active learners.
• Demonstrate strong subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Organise and maintain stimulating learning environments that meet the school's high standards.
• Ensure appropriate resources are available to challenge, motivate, and inspire learners.
• Effectively utilise technology to enhance learning and accessibility.

Whole School Contribution:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of school policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Support and promote the school's vision, values, and ethos.
• Participate fully in school life and wider school activities.
• Work collaboratively with the transdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated and effective support for students.

Professional Development:

• Keep up to date with developments in education, particularly within special education.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional learning opportunities.
• Regularly review and reflect on professional practice.
• Set personal development goals and actively seek opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead, motivate, and support staff working within the classroom.
• Direct and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality provision for students.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals.
• Provide guidance and training to staff supporting children and young people.
• Foster strong relationships with parents, carers, and stakeholders to support positive outcomes.

Personal and Professional Conduct:

• Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, ethics, and behaviour.
• Demonstrate commitment to the school's policies, values, and expectations.
• Maintain excellent standards of attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Work within statutory and professional frameworks at all times.

Health, Safety, and Safeguarding:

• Monitor and manage risks associated with classroom activities, educational visits, and school events.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing, and welfare of all students and staff.
• Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Participate fully in safeguarding training and maintain a strong safeguarding culture within the classroom.

About You: We are looking for an inspiring teacher who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and committed to delivering outstanding educational experiences.

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning

Essential Knowledge:

• Strategies for teaching students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Personalised approaches to learning
• Preparing for Adulthood pathways and outcomes
• Use of technology to support learning and accessibility
• Safeguarding legislation and best practice
• Record keeping, assessment, and monitoring processes
• Working within a transdisciplinary team

Essential Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate and engage students effectively
• Strong classroom leadership skills
• Ability to set SMART targets and monitor progress
• Effective planning, record keeping, and report writing skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Excellent IT skills and confidence using a range of digital platforms
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond positively to change
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues

Essential Experience:

• Experience demonstrating good or outstanding teaching practice with secondary-aged students (or Year 6 pupils)
• Experience leading a classroom team
• Experience working with children and young people with neurological motor impairments

Desirable Experience:

• Teaching within a special education setting
• Resource management and curriculum planning
• Leading a curriculum area
• Experience supporting learners with complex educational and physical needs

Personal Qualities:

• Approachable
• Empathetic
• Enthusiastic
• Organised
• Patient
• Resourceful
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for students

Why Join Ingfield Manor School? At Ingfield Manor School, you will be part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to providing exceptional education and care for children and young people with complex needs. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while working in a collaborative and innovative specialist setting.

Safeguarding Statement: Salutem Care and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Successful applicants will be required to complete a minimum six-month probationary period. Join us and help empower young people to achieve independence, confidence, and success through outstanding specialist education.