Fountain Head House School is a growing Independent Special day school based in Saltash in Cornwall. The school caters for pupils from 4 to 16 with a range of special educational needs. 

Our Mission: Through engaging, innovative and bespoke approaches to learning, we provide out pupils with fulfilling and meaningful experiences that prepare then for the next steps in their education and skills for life.

Our Vision: To be recognised as a centre of excellence for the education of pupils who present primarily with cognitive communication and sensory needs.

We are looking for a professional who can demonstrate knowledge of the EYFS/KS1  curriculum, who can plan, teach and assess effectively. The candidate should have a good working knowledge individual educations plans and education, health and care plans, and have SEND experience.

You will work closely with the school’s therapy team and creative lead to develop your pupils through using pecs, communication boards and creative practices.

Main responsibilities: (please see job description and personal specification for full details)

·                To be an effective professional who demonstrates knowledge of the EYFS and KS 1 Curriculum. 

·                To be able to plan, teach and assess effectively, for EYFS and KS 1 following statutory guidance and in accordance with the school’s planning procedures pupils who present a range of SEND and whose cognitive ability might be significantly below age related expectations. 

·                To keep abreast of current and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.  

·                To ensure that teaching and learning follow the school’s Curriculum Policy including adaptive learning and the Curriculum pathways; 

·                To ensure that pupils make at least good progress from their starting points, that gaps in learning are addressed and pupils reach their potential in preparation for adult life; 

·                To complete all scheduled assessing, recording, and reporting events following specified deadlines to show the impact of teaching and learning for each pupil in the class. 

You will be joining a committed Independent Special Educational school who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.