Nurture Group Teacher - Usworth Colliery Primary School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/01/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/02/2018 12:00
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Usworth Colliery Primary
Further Information
USWORTH COLLIERY PRIMARY SCHOOL Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, NE37 3BL
Tel: (0191) 219 3820 Fax: (0191) 219 3822
Email: usworth.colliery.primary@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Web: www.usworthcolliery.co.uk @UCPrimary
Headteacher: Mr Gary Wright Number on Roll: 412
POST REF: NURTURE GROUP TEACHER – M4 to UPS3 (full time, Permanent) REQUIRED FROM APRIL 2018 CLOSING DATE: Noon on Monday 5th February 2018
The Governors of Usworth Colliery Primary School wish to appoint an experienced teacher who will lead a nurture group provision for children with challenging behaviour. We are looking to set up a nurture classroom where a small group of children will have access to quality, specialist small group learning. A range of children from across KS1 and KS2 will have access to the full-time provision. They will access it according to their needs and have daily opportunities to work alongside peers where appropriate. This successful candidate will be instrumental in setting up this provision and support will be provided both internally and externally in order to ensure its success.
Part of the role will also be to support teachers who have children with challenging behaviour in their class. This may include support for the child in mainstream, support with planning/resources and team teaching with class teachers. There will be a member of support staff attached to the provision.
The successful candidate will be an excellent and dynamic teacher who is:
-Passionate about leading a nurture group to support children across the school to access learning.
-Able to empathise with children with complex needs.
-Able to demonstrate their enthusiasm for creating a curriculum for children with emotional dysregulation.
-Experienced at effectively managing challenging behaviours within the classroom.
-Prepared to “go the extra mile” in building our growing inclusive school.
We can offer you the opportunity to:
-Work in a vibrant and inclusive school.
-Lead a team of practitioners to ensure the best possible outcomes for our learners.
-Participate in high quality professional development opportunities.
-Be part of our team within a school that is driven by a strong vision for Teaching and Learning and an ethos where the child is at the centre.
-Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for all children.
- Have experience of teaching across the primary range.
-Be an effective communicator, who is willing to work in collaboration with colleagues.
Although this position does not initially come with teaching and learning responsibilities, Usworth Colliery have a reputation at successfully developing leadership skills for all members of staff.
This position is open only to experienced teachers. Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school by appointment (see ‘Letter to Applicant’).
Application packs are available from the school website (www.usworthcolliery.co.uk) and should be returned to Paula Thomson (School Business Manager) at the school address no later than noon on Monday 5th February 2018 (see ‘Letter to Applicants’ for more information).
If you have the ability to inspire and challenge our children to achieve their full potential we would welcome your application.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from Criminal Records Bureau.Usworth Colliery Primary School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.