Edgeborough. Application Details for the post of. Director of Special Educational Needs

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1 Edgeborough Application Details for the post of Director of Special Educational Needs January 2013

2 General Information: Edgeborough Preparatory School Edgeborough School, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AH Web site Tel Fax Headmaster: CJ Davies Pupils: 320 boys and girls Termly fees: Years 6-8 4,950 Years 3-5 4,440 Pre Prep (Years R 2) 3,035 Edgeborough is a Charitable Trust established for Educational purposes. The Application Procedure The closing date for applications is: Tuesday 29 th January, 2013 s will take place in the week commencing: Monday 4 th February, On the day of the interview candidates will be given the opportunity to: Lead a 40 minute lesson. Discuss the post with the Headmaster and the Deputy Head Academic (Mr Ken Annis). See around the school. Meet other staff.

3 Why Teach at Edgeborough? Edgeborough is one of Surrey s top preparatory schools. There are approximately 320 children aged 2 13, the huge majority of whom go on to some of the country s leading independent senior schools. These include Wellington, Charterhouse, Canford, Cranleigh, Bradfield College, RGS Guildford, Winchester, St Swithun s, St Catherine s Bramley, Guildford High School, Lord Wandsworth College, Radley, Marlborough and Eton. Most of the pupils make excellent use of the school s weekly and flexi boarding facilities. The school is extremely well resourced both in terms of buildings and equipment. Facilities include sports hall, theatre, music, art, CDT and dance studios, state of the art science and ICT facilities, swimming pool, golf course and large astro-turfed area. The school is set in over 50 acres of wonderful, rolling Surrey countryside in Frensham. Pupils are very well behaved, courteous and supportive of the school s strong Christian ethos. Any new member of staff will be joining an exceptionally strong and well organised team of teachers and assistants. Opportunities The Edgeborough scale for remuneration of its teachers is above the national scale. Pupils of teachers at the school are entitled to a substantial reduction in fees as long as all other usual entry requirements are fulfilled. The school enjoys outstanding facilities and is very well resourced Small classes of well-behaved children with supportive parents. All staff have the opportunity (and indeed are strongly encouraged) to continue with their professional development at the school. Opportunities to take part in sporting and extracurricular trips. We run the probationary year for NQTs via ISCTIP. Lunch is provided free of charge when duties are performed, as is tea and coffee. SEN at Edgeborough There are three part time teachers who work in the SEN department which is known at Edgeborough as the LEAP Zone LEarning Acceleration Programme. A full-time SEN director is required to provide the necessary time to deliver a rounded programme of diagnosis communication, support and action for the whole school of pupils aged between 4 (Reception Year) and 13 (Year 8).

4 Job Tit Title: Director of Special Educational Needs Responsible to: Permanent / Temporary The Headmaster /Deputy Head Academic Permanent There is one year probationary period. Full Time Full Time Monday-Friday, during term time. All staff attend INSET Training days and a small number of special school events e.g. parents evenings/open days etc. Occasional Supper duties Additional Information Remuneration On Edgeborough Scale (See above). The appointee will be placed on the scale according to experience and qualifications. Edgeborough takes full part in the Teachers Pension Scheme. Main Responsibilities: Carrying out any other duties which may be reasonably required by the Headmaster. Leading the Special Needs Department Co-ordinating a programme of support across the school Communicating with parents Communicating with staff General Duties: Developing programmes of learning activities Planning, preparing and researching lessons Preparing and adapting teaching materials Making use of special facilities and/or equipment Contact/teaching time with students on an individual, class or small group basis Checking and assessing students' work and giving feedback Encouraging personal development via tutorial/pastoral work Attending meetings and reviews Ensuring that colleagues receive all relevant information about SEN pupils Directing and supporting colleagues in their teaching where necessary Liaison with parents, professionals and external agencies Writing reports

5 Co-ordinating the work of support staff. Liaison where necessary with Senior Schools Other Information: Disclosure type: Enhanced Note: This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job. The appointee may be asked to carry out other activities commensurate with this Job Description from time to time. Date Job Description reviewed: January 2013 Line Manager Name: Ken Annis January 2013

6 Edgeborough School Person Specification Job Title: Director of SEN Assessment Experience Experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment. Experience of assisting with the assessment, recording and reporting of pupils progress. Application Form / Skills and Abilities The desire and capability to be an outstanding teacher. An understanding of young children. Willingness to be a part of a hard working team. Enthusiasm. A willingness to become a part of the school community some activities may take place outside school hours. Abilities to perform tasks outlined in the job description Can use ICT effectively to support learning and methods of working A confident and effective communicator. Good understanding of child development, learning processes and factors that affect how pupils learn. Ability to relate well to children and adults, and to build positive working relationships. Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these. Confidence and competence when managing the learning and behaviour of an individual, a small or large group, or whole class. Application Form /

7 Ability to develop high quality learning resources. Have a working knowledge of (or the desire to gain such knowledge of) relevant policies / codes of practice / legislation. Knowledge of strategies and principles of inclusion. Willingness to work in support of the ethos of the school. Qualifications and Training Teaching Qualification PGCE or Equivalent Additional Qualifications in SEN Application Form / Other Factors Commitment to working with young people. Desire to improve own practice / knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others. Police check / CRB CRB Police Check Date Person Specification reviewed: Line Manager Name: Ken Annis January 2013 January 2013 Edgeborough School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of pupils. All appointments will be subject to regulatory police checks.