Preparation for Adulthood Teacher

We are currently seeking to recruit a Preparation for Adulthood Teacher to support with the implementation of our Preparation for Adulthood curriculum.

As part of a supportive staff team, you will have a passion for improving the lives for autistic pupils and their families. You will have a commitment to planning and delivering engaging lessons and you will engage with a wide range of professionals, including therapists to ensure all pupils are reaching their full potential.

Previous experience with ASC, SLD, PMLD, SEMH or teaching in an additional need’s environment is desirable however full training and support will be given

Duties and Responsibilities

· Promote the subject, its importance, and the value that it brings across the school, particularly working towards Preparation for Adulthood outcomes.

· Have a good understanding of how well the subject is being delivered and the impact it has on pupil achievement.

· Produce a subject action plan to drive developments and secure positive outcomes.

· Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values in the teaching of the subject.

· Communicate with required parties on subject progress across the school when requested by SLT.

· Promote the school’s values, visions and aims within the delivery of this subject.

· Promote careers education through the subject and ensure that teaching and learning illustrates how the subject might lead to career opportunities.

· Support colleague across the school with planning and delivering in your subject area to ensure consistently high standards are met.

· Work with SLT, Governors and Trustees to raise standards in line with the quality of education in the School Development plan.

· To oversee progress data and provide reports as and when requested for Independent Living.

Preparation for Adulthood Curriculum

· Develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose for the subject area.

· Oversee the planning of the curriculum content, ensuring it is well sequenced to promote pupil progress.

· Ensure the planned curriculum is effectively and consistently implemented across the school.

· Make sure there is an effective system of assessment that oversees the progress of pupils to ensure the curriculum has a positive impact on pupils’ learning.

· Have an overarching responsibility for pupils’ achievement and standards in the subject area.

· Identify and implement appropriate interventions to ensure pupils are achieving expected outcomes.

· To ensure relevant qualification pathways are provided for KS4 & KS5 pupils.

Sutherland House School is a non-maintained specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for reaching potential for each individual pupil. We offer small class groups, favourable staffing levels and excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The school has an Ofsted rating of Good. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Autism East Midlands is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check at a cost to the individual. We do not provide Employment Sponsorships.