SEN Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join an outstanding and ambitious team at King's College School, The Bahamas, Inspired's new premium school on the island paradise of The Bahamas. 

We are looking for an exceptional SEN teacher who brings creativity, a forward-thinking attitude and outstanding experience from the best schools across the world.

King’s College School, The Bahamas is a brand-new school that opened in September 2022 in Nassau. It is the only school in the region that is part of a leading global group of premium schools and brings over 50 years of academic excellence from the King’s group combined with proven best practices from Inspired Schools across six continents.

For the 2023/24 academic year, the school welcomed over 160 students from Pre-Reception to Year 8, an additional year group will be added every year until Year 13, along with a Nursery.

The school is housed in a newly built 10-acre campus of architectural significance. It offers the highest quality educational facilities, ensuring that students benefit from a learning environment that has been designed for how students learn in the modern day.

Facilities include light, and airy classrooms, state-of-the-art science labs, a multipurpose hall, a 25m swimming pool, football pitches, tennis courts, padel courts, dance, drama and art studios, an adventure park playground, and plenty of green spaces and shaded areas for students to enjoy.

King’s College School joins other King’s Group schools in Spain, Panama, Latvia, Portugal and Egypt. King’s Group schools have provided children with a rigorous and broad British and international education since 1969 with a focus on developing thoughtful and knowledgeable young people. The success of the group comes from recruiting teachers with the skills and experience to turn the curriculum into dynamic lessons that ignite the imagination. The King’s Group schools’ belief that child-centred, exploratory learning teaches students to think, question and explore new ideas, complements Inspired’s forward-thinking learning approach.

We are looking for a SEN teacher who brings a dedication to supporting the thriving of each student, a forward-thinking attitude and outstanding experience of best practice across the sector. The role will report into the newly appointed SENCO, who also joins our school in August 2024. This team of two will be the foundation of our SEN department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and preparing lessons and schemes of work in line with departmental and school policy and as directed by the Head of Department.
• Teaching pupils and sets as assigned in the timetable, arriving punctually and maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, and registering pupils in accordance with school policies.
• Setting and marking work as required; recording and assessing progress; producing subject reports and references; setting and marking internal examinations.
• Promoting the progress of all pupils, differentiating for ability as required.
• Preparing all pupils appropriately for their age and stage of development, including preparation for external assessment at the relevant age ranges.
• Providing extra support after lessons if deemed appropriate by the Head of Department/Head of School.
• Participating in open days, selection days, parent evenings, communicating with parents, and participating in staff meetings as required to discuss progress, for example, with the Head of Department/Head of School/SENCO.
• Carrying out duties as deemed appropriate by the school's leadership team. 
• Maintaining a tidy and attractive learning environment in classrooms.
• Playing a full role in the life of the school, for example, sharing resources, contributing to displays, taking part in trips and outings, leading assemblies, and participating in school community events.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• The drive to impact education within The Bahamas and within Inspired as part of the founding team of one of the group's leading schools. 
• A strong background in Special Education, with a proven track record in delivering SEN provision in an academically ambitious environment.
• Familiarity with international education systems, excellent interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of inclusive teaching methodologies
• A genuine passion for education, with the ability to engage, motivate, and positively impact young people. 
• In addition to a relevant degree and a SEN qualification, it is preferable for the ideal candidate to also have a postgraduate degree in special education or a related field.
• A track record of excellence, as demonstrated by their personal, academic and professional background. 
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills - the ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload, operate well under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent ability to assess student outcomes and feedback to enhance their performance.
• Experience in pastoral care and pupil wellbeing, with genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare.
• Experience in establishing positive relationships with families within a context of high parental expectations. 
• Excellent academic credentials. 
• A commitment to professional development.
• Optimism, enthusiasm, energy and a positive and flexible approach.
• A willingness to participate fully in the co-curricular life of the School

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.