Twenty 4 Seven Education are seeking a PSHE Teacher with QTS for a Secondary School based in Sevenoaks, Kent. 

To fulfil the professional standards expected of all teachers and thereby create effective and stimulating opportunities for learning that enables the development and progression of all learners.

Key responsibilities Please note that it is expected that teaching duties, as outlined in this section of the job description, will be undertaken in accordance with the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training – England as published by The Education & Training Foundation.

The job description is subject to periodic review.

 To effectively plan lessons that are stimulating, relevant and well-structured to a wide range of abilities, social, emotional and communication needs to ensure all students are able to participate and reach their full potential.

 Work with members of the Senior Leadership Team in the development, review and evaluation of the curriculum, including contribution to the self-assessment process.

 To ensure that all learning equipment is in good order and available for the delivery of lessons.

 To organise a person centred learning environment allowing students to take ownership of their learning and ambitions.

 Maintain a practical understanding of service standards and Quality Improvement initiatives relevant to the curriculum area and work to these standards, engaging in personal and professional development as appropriate.

 Liaise with members of the support and therapeutic team and, as appropriate, with parents/carers in the support of learners. Attend parents’ evenings.

 Promote good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour. 

 Implement assessment procedures in accordance with the School's policies and the requirements of awarding bodies and prepare and participate in internal and external verification and moderation procedures including attendance at associated meetings.

 In accordance with School policies and guidelines, maintain course and learner records; carry out tracking and monitoring of learner performance and provide information, data and statistical returns as required, using student record information systems as required.

 Contribute to the preparation of course materials. 

To ensure that individual behaviour strategies are incorporated into all planning for teaching and learning, are rigorously monitored and evaluated and appropriately changed when required.

To participate in all aspects of assessment, ensuring any assessment reflects the learning needs of our students including personal, social and emotional development.

 Work collaboratively with the school’s therapy teams in setting up joint targets and implementing therapy programmes.

 To track the progress of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs using the available data and monitor the impact of interventions, sharing this with the SENCo and other relevant professionals. Leading and developing

 To contribute to the culture of continuous professional development for educational support staff, where learning and development activity is closely linked to individual, team and organisational priorities.

 Develop a holistic approach to meeting Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, enabling learners to make good progress by working with other teachers, support staff, families and external agencies.

 Support the reflective and restorative culture taking into account the personal, social and emotional needs of students.

 Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in all aspects of the job and challenge inequality and discrimination and/or report concerns as appropriate.

 Work as a member of the team, planning cooperatively, sharing information, ideas and expertise.

Establish good relationships with families to promote students’ learning and development.

 Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans, Risk Assessments, Personal Care and Therapy Care programmes for students.

 Establish therapeutic relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs.

 To provide support in the delivery of specialist interventions, taking a lead where appropriate. Additional duties

To develop and enhance expertise in supporting students with complex social, emotional and mental health needs by attending training and working alongside relevant internal and external professionals such as psychologists and therapists.

 Provide outreach to those students unable to access the curriculum within school.

 Cover classes for absent colleagues in accordance with the Schools guidelines, which may be reviewed from time to time.

Carry out administrative tasks related to courses and attend meetings as required by Senior Leadership Team.

 Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

 Support the Senior Leadership Team in all health and safety matters and take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

 Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the School policies and relevant legislation, inclusive of Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection, Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection, Financial regulations and Quality frameworks. To report any concerns to the appropriate person.

 Lead extra-curricular activities (lunchtimes, before and after school as appropriate).

 If required, act as a personal tutor for groups of learners.

Undertake any other duties consistent with the objectives and level of responsibility of the post as may be required by the Senior Leadership Team.

**Please note applications made without QTS status will be rejected automatically. Evidemce of QTS will be required.**

The ideal candidate:

• ** Experience in working with children and young adults
• ** Demonstrate positive behaviour management
• ** Good communication and organisation skills
• ** Right to work in the UK
• ** Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one

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