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Position: ALNco/ALN Teacher (SENCO)

Location: Branas school- Corwen, Denbighshire

Hours: 40 hours per week, term time, permanent position

Salary Details: Up to £40,000 per annum

Job Purpose is to assist the Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher with the management and organisation of ALN within the school, in seeking to achieve the highest standard of pupil achievement and school efficiency.

The school:

Branas School supports young people aged 11-18, many of our pupils may have experienced significant adverse childhood experiences and as a result present with complex needs. Our school supports young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs and mild to moderate learning difficulties, requiring nurture and motivation from teachers who are dedicated and driven to help them release their true potential. Through personalised support, we help our young people achieve their goals and overcome previous barriers to learning and achievement. Our vision is that students will not only be supported academically but be supported to develop self-esteem, confidence, respect and consideration for others, to enable them to become effective and contributing citizens within the community.

The ideal candidate will:

• You will have qualifications relevant to the role. 
• You will have strong knowledge of National Curriculum and Ofsted Inspection Framework.
• You will have knowledge of 51ºÚÁÏ and experience of how to work as part of a team to effectively safeguard young people. 
• You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, who plans, delivers and assess regularly, looking proactive ways to develop your practice.
• Experience in managing complex behaviours with trauma informed practice and appropriate interventions is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• To fully participate in the life of the school community, promoting and supporting its ethos, values and aims.
• To have high expectations of all, and lead by example.
• To contribute to the evaluation, monitoring and development of the school curriculum, and to assist in the process of development and positive change within the school community.
• Monitoring the implementation of policies and procedures. 
• Assisting in devising Timetables and Rotas, group compatibility.
• Support with the management of staff team.
• Developing good relationships with students, parents and stakeholders.
• Take such part as may be required in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.
• To lead staff in planning for ILP’s and Pupil profile’s. Support staff in setting targets for pupils & monitoring progress.
• To complete annual reviews for IDP/EHCP pupils.
• To co-ordinate assessment for learner needs.
• To develop strategic plans for ALN for which identify clear targets, timetables and success criteria, in the context of the School Improvement Plan and inform as required.
• To teach as required.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.

Caretech is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Caretech is an equal opportunities employer.

Caretech will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a 51ºÚÁÏ check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.