Teacher of Support for Learning (Adapted Curriculum) - Moray

Job Description

• Teach assigned classes, groups or individuals • Maintain classroom discipline and promote positive behaviour • Ensure pupil Health and Safety • To assist with the development and implementation of effective identification and assessment procedures for pupils with additional support needs • Develop or contribute to the development of teaching and assessment materials with particular reference to pupils with additional support needs • Use the results of assessment to evaluate and improve teaching, and the learning and attainment of pupils • Set and maintain targets for pupils as appropriate • Contribute to the preparation of pupils for internal and external assessments as appropriate • Assist with the administration of internal and external assessments as appropriate • Meet with parents/carers to review pupil progress and ongoing additional support needs • Contribute to the effective running of stage/curricular area/subject or department • Contribute to Improvement Planning, evaluation and quality assurance processes • Plan, prepare and record appropriate work for pupils both individually and in partnership with class teachers • Advise and guide pupils on issues related to their education • Report and discuss pupils’ progress with their parents and any other bodies which have statutory functions relating to the care of children • Assist in the delivery of appropriate therapeutic activities for pupils • Identify and evaluate resources appropriate to meet the additional support needs of individual pupils • Consult and advise on the development of individualised educational programmes and any legislative obligations in respect of additional support needs

Responsibilities

Teacher of Support for Learning (Adapted Curriculum) MOR11427 Moray Inclusion, Wellbeing and Adapted Curriculum Team, MAC Central Flexible Learning Team (East) Working with primary learners from across the East of Moray in different settings, the SFL Teacher (Adapted Curriculum) will work in partnership with schools, families and other agencies to deliver targeted and time limited support programmes working with Primary School learners to address identified barriers to successful engagement in mainstream learning and to support inclusive practice in the learner’s mainstream school. We are seeking to appoint an inclusive practitioner with an interest in or experience of SFL or ASN work and the skills required to fully engage children and young people with learning in a variety of environments, including some whom may be disengaged with school. Prospective candidates who wish further information are invited to contact Claire Johnson, Head Teacher Inclusion, Wellbeing and Adapted Curriculum Email: Claire.Johnson@moray.gov.uk

The Individual

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council. Applications will also be considered from applicants who are provisionally registered and are able to take up unpromoted permanent positions on a temporary basis. Full time posts would also be suitable for applicants wishing to apply on a job-share or part-time basis if appropriate