ICT Teacher

I CAN Centre at Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire

Starting September 2019

I CAN’s Dawn House School is a non- maintained residential specialist school for approximately 80 children and young people between the ages of 5 to 19 years who have severe and complex speech language and communication difficulties and/or Asperger’s Syndrome. Working collaboratively as part of strong and supportive multi-disciplinary team of teachers, therapists, teaching assistants and care officers we create stimulating learning environments, where all pupils are enabled to communicate as effectively as possible, individuals are valued and achievement is celebrated.

We are seeking to appoint an IT Teacher to deliver outstanding Teaching and Learning. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and dedicated team who are aspirational and committed to our students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding specialist provision.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a passionate teacher if ICT and have a genuine belief in the potential of every student
• Have excellent subject knowledge and a proven ability to raise standards in the classroom
• Be adept at creating an inclusive learning environment which enables all students or exceed expectations
• Be willing to teach across a wide ability range from entry to GCSE ICT

I CAN is the children’s communication charity and our vision is a world where all children have the communication skills they need to fulfil their potential. Serving children and families for 130 years, I CAN today consists of two special schools, Meath School (Surrey) and Dawn House School (East Midlands); a social enterprise that develops and distributes a wide range of materials, training packages and interventions across the nation; the I CAN Help portfolio of information and advice for parents, carers and practitioners; and is the host for The Communication Trust, a consortium of over 50 organisations in the field of communication. I CAN’s mission is that no child should be left out or left behind because of a difficulty speaking or understanding.

For an informal discussion please contact Julie Magilton, Head of Education on 01623 795361 or email j.magilton@dawnhouse-ican.notts.sch.uk Visiting the school is strongly recommended. To find out more about Dawn House School and I CAN visit www.dawnhouseschool.org.uk  and www.ican.org.uk

To apply, please download an application pack from www.ican.org.uk/working-for-us or email j.huddlestone@dawnhouse-ican.notts.sch.uk Candidates are encouraged to apply early as interviews may be arranged whilst the advert remains live.

Closing date: 9am, 22 May 2019

I CAN is the children’s communication charity. We are experts in helping children develop the speech, language and communication skills they need to thrive in a 21st century world.

I CAN is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and the safeguarding and welfare of children. We carry out the appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Registered Charity Number 210031; Scotland Charity Number SC039947