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Job Title: Class Instructor & Informal Curriculum Lead
Location: Stretton Shires School, Stretton, Rutland
Salary: £22,680 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Fixed Term ending 31/08/25; Term time only
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Class Instructor & Informal Curriculum Lead to join our close-knit team at Shires School, Stretton.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide a high quality education service for our pupils in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead the strategy and day to day operations of the informal curriculum groups.
- To plan, deliver and teach individual pupils or small groups, in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework and related policies.
- To monitor, record and report on pupil progress.
- To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan
- To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the pupils.
- To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the pupils to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate.
- To take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, recording and reporting of subjects and areas of learning across key stages as agreed with the Head Teacher.
- To devise, implement and review individual education plans, individual behaviour plans and other relevant individual plans in conjunction with other staff.
- To organise the classroom, its resources, pupil groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for pupils.
- Adequately plan to ensure the safety of pupils, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site.
- To ensure Teaching Assistants, and Class Instructors are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources/teaching aids.
- Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling pupils to develop from needing external control, to developing self-control.
- To play a full part as a member of the School’s multi-professional team, ensuring effective working relationships with colleagues.
- To maintain regular communication both informally and in meeting times, ensuring the individual needs of the pupil are being met effectively.
- To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently
- To make, use and keep records in accordance with Company policies and procedures and standards set by the Regulatory Body.
- To keep up-to-date with specified subject area and educational practice
- To ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full.
- Safeguard all pupils and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
- Liaise with staff from other departments to provide a consistent approach to all aspects of pupil education.
- Maintain regular communication and liaison both informally and in meeting times, ensuring a consistent approach to education and care of pupils.
About us
Set in the heart of the Rutland countryside, Stretton Shires School is an independent day and residential school catering for autistic young people, and those with associated needs, offering specialist secondary education for pupils aged 11 – 18.
Established in 2005 as a residential home and school, we are currently growing our day pupil numbers, meaning we constantly need to recruit passionate and dedicated staff to support our growth aspirations.
Our aim for the young people coming to The Shires is quite simple; we want every young person to progress developmentally, educationally and socially. We want them to develop an understanding of themselves and to experience what success feels like. Through these actions, we can equip every young person with the skills and knowledge they need to go on to succeed.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.