KS3 Literacy Lead (Full-Time)

Pay £30,000 to £41,333 (dependant on experience) + TLR

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Posted Friday 1st Mar 2024

Close Date Sunday 31st Mar 2024 (closed)

Key Stage Secondary

Job Description

The school is an independent specialist provision for students aged six to 25 years, who have been diagnosed with various needs. These may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, social, emotional and other learning difficulties along with high levels of Anxiety.

We are currently looking for a KS3 teacher to Lead in Literacy and to teach a small class of students (typically 3 - 6 students) following a primary model approach. This is a full time post. It is our belief that all students have the opportunity to make progress but to do this they need to feel safe and secure in the surroundings. Ripplevale provides a holistic approach that is child centred. The provision includes a therapy team of SaLT, OT and Emotional Wellbeing specialists working in our caring and nurturing environment. The post would be suitable for a KS2 or KS3 specialist who has a passion for working with students with diverse needs in small groups.

We can offer you: Pay in line with National Main Pay Scales - £30,000 to £41,333 (dependant on experience) + TLR A strong and supportive leadership team that is passionate about staff and student wellbeing An ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ membership entitling you to Home Life Support, Work Life Assistance, Physical and Emotional Health Support and Wellbeing support resources including mini health checks. Strong support for your further professional development Sickness benefits. We require you to: Be passionate about students’ learning and development Be a great team player with a positive outlook Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for the development of the whole child If you are passionate about improving outcomes for students and you are looking for an exciting opportunity to have a real impact in a nurturing environment, then this could be the job for you.