Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Teacher with TLR responsibility for SLD/Autism (Emergent Pathway)
Salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN 2 + TLR2A (negotiable dependent upon experience)
Do you have the expertise and knowledge to lead a department and drive curriculum development?
Vacancy Information
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic practitioner to lead our Emergent pathway; someone who is dedicated, compassionate, and who has a genuine desire to make a difference to the lives of young people with SEND.
Ravenscliffe High School is a secondary generic specialist school, organised into four discrete learning pathways; Sensory, Emergent, Semi-formal and Formal. Our Emergent student pathway is for students with complex SEND, including communication difficulties, ASD spectrum conditions and, in some cases, behaviours that challenge. Typically, they are working at pre-EYFS levels of development, with communication methods such as verbal, sign, visual symbols, and AAC methods. It is a challenging, yet wonderful pathway of students which requires someone with great passion, and who is able to think creatively in order to support students to achieve to very best of their abilities.
The successful candidate will have experience of teaching young people with a complex SEND and where support with communication is their primary need. They will work alongside a large team of committed and talented staff, to ensure that all students feel safe, supported and engaged in their learning.
The role will be mainly teaching within the Emergent pathway with possibly a small amount of general teaching in the different hubs across school. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for a mixed ability pastoral group.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be a motivational and inspirational, with high expectations of staff and students.
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner, with an in-depth knowledge of teaching and learning.
- Be able to nurture the development of students to reach their full potential, regardless of their level of need.
- Be approachable, willing and able to work with staff from within their pathway, and from across the school, to embed and reinforce outstanding pedagogical approaches across the board.
- Support a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high standards for all students.
- Lead others in supporting the well-being and safety of the whole school community.
- Develop excellent relationships with the wider community and other stakeholders.
What We Offer:
- A rewarding yet unique role working with incredible young people. Not one day will ever be the same.
- A supportive culture with a committed staff team working in a community that respects others, champions individuality and celebrates all achievements.
- A dynamic team offering opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A friendly staff team who like to work hard but also support wellbeing and work life balance.
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of our students, we’d love to hear from you!
If you have any questions about the position please contact the school directly to speak with Jo Hague, Acting Headteacher.
Visits to school are encouraged and available by appointment. Tel 01422 358621
Job packs are available on the school website: https://ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk/vacancies/
Or alternatively can be obtained from Suzanne Slater, HR/Admin Manager and must be returned to suzanne.slater@ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk
Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Interviews will be held week beginning 28th April 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require an Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Please see our School website for full details of the Child Protection policy.
Commitment to Diversity
Ravenscliffe High School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.