Teacher of Foundation Learning

Queen Mary's College

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a friendly, caring team of specialist staff and student support assistants in a department that prides itself on collaboration, inclusion and exceptional student support. Working from a purpose-built area with specialist facilities, including a life-skills kitchen and interactive classrooms, the team supports a wide range of learners with SEND needs. We require a part-time teacher on a 0.5 FTE. Foundation Learning provides person-centred programmes for students aged 16–22 with Education Health and Care Plans, supporting needs including communication, cognition, social, emotional and mental health, sensory and physical and medical. Our curriculum is built around Preparing for Adulthood: Employability, Community Participation, Independent Living and Promoting Good Health, alongside a wide enrichment offer including enterprise, employability skills, PE, arts and independent living. We are looking for a passionate SEND practitioner who believes in inclusion and progression for every student.

Requirements

Passionate SEND practitioner who believes in inclusion and progression for every student.
Brings innovation and energy to the classroom.
Values kindness and empathy as highly as academic rigour.
Is flexible, adaptable, and responsive to complex learner needs.
Enjoys building informal yet professional relationships with students based on high expectations.
Must apply for a DBS Disclosure.
Subject to references.
Subject to a six-month probationary period.

Responsibilities

Support a wide range of learners with SEND needs.
Provide person-centred programmes for students aged 16-22 with Education Health and Care Plans.
Support needs including communication, cognition, social, emotional and mental health, sensory and physical and medical.
Deliver curriculum built around Preparing for Adulthood: Employability, Community Participation, Independent Living and Promoting Good Health.
Offer enrichment activities including enterprise, employability skills, PE, arts and independent living.