Literacy Lead

Literacy Lead Hillngdon, West London Salary Range MPS/UPS + SEN + TLR 2 We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced special education teacher / leader who can provide positive and stimulating learning experiences for our students whilst working in partnership with families and the school community. The ideal candidate will be a good team player with organisation skills and a highly structured approach that supports their ability to teach a range of subjects to our students. The school provides a person-centred curriculum, adapted to each child and young person’s developmental and learning needs, offering a variety of educational programs designed to meet the needs of students with severe to complex learning needs, Autism, communication and sensory processing difficulties, and associated behaviours. We currently have an opportunity to lead the subject area of English / Literacy and be part of the school’s Middle Leadership Team. We are looking for candidates who will take the lead to plan, co-ordinate and quality assure their given subject area to ensure that the subject is consistently well planned throughout the school, paying special attention to the structure, methodology and delivery of the learning experience. Bringing their experience of practical, experiential and therapeutic education strategies to bear, the successful candidates will ensure that our students really engage in learning and are given all the tools they need to progress. In order to be successful in this role, you will: Have attained Qualified Teaching Status. Have experience of co-ordinating, leading and quality assuring your subject area of Literacy / English as a subject leader. Have experience of the National Curriculum framework. Have experience of working with young people with a range of learning needs and destination aims, and developing appropriate strategies to help them achieve their goals. Excellent communication and organisational skills with a practical approach to engaging students. Have experience of working with children/young people with special educational needs and learning disabilities who may be on the autistic spectrum. Have experience preparing students for examinations and assessments. What we offer As a KS2 Teacher and part of our team, you benefit from:  Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.  Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).  Social and networking events. Pension contributions.  CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.  We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.  How to apply  If you are a SEN Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.  Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) #smartteacher