Primary Teacher Art and Design

Up to 65283 plus TLR excellent benefitsPlease note that the successful candidate for this role will be leading both D&T and Art.Those Huge Small VictoriesOur teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs and to some of our young people sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface they add up to make a big difference.Get out what you put inYoull be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. Youll be there to help them learn develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of.It can be a tough journey but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group youll get all the support you need to succeed from in-house psychologists to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do the school environments will be well-resourced and well be with you every step of the way helping you build a rewarding teaching career.One of the best environments in SENDLavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience a life changing love of learning. We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted.Skill set requirements Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of thisNeeds to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton picture display symbols we use PECs and PODD have experience working with non -verbal pupilsHave worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviourBe flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years oldBe able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculumHave an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practiseWhat we do for youWe know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment we reward you with the best salary andbenefits package in the education sector. With us youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:Training: A full induction and on the job trainingHoliday: Youll work hard at WG so youll be rewarded with full school holidaysProgression: If career development is your thing most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our groupFlexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitsherePension:we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers Pension and our very attractive TPS alternativeWellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discountsBeautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1000 bonus every timeBring your whole-self to workOur young people come from all walks of life diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity so that our teams can engage encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Youll be more than a Art Teacher youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:- Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others- Your genuine passion for teaching Design & Technology and Art and the impact your subject can have on young lives- The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class- Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department- Youll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher StatusInterested in joining usAt Witherslack Group inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected valued and that they truly belong.As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives lived experiences and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace well be there every step of the way.By building a diverse and inclusive team were better able to support the children young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive grow and be their authentic self.The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.For a full job description and person specification please click here.To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.To view our Child Protection Policy please visit the Parents and Carers section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD#INDH Key Skills Abinitio,HR Administration,Accomodation,Advocacy,Bid Management,Maintenance Engineering Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1