To be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of agreed aims and programmes for students
across a department, reflecting the Conductive Education ethos of the school, as a member of a
transdisciplinary team
To develop conductive education practice within a department and take responsibility for ensuring that
the overall aims and ethos of the school are implemented
To contribute to the planning and delivery of a strategy promoting function and independence in
pupils, to enable and support their learning.
Hours 40 hours per week. Term time only (39 weeks per year); Permanent
Salary £32,500 - £38,000 (FT 52wks £37,892 - £44 ,305)
• To develop, implement, and lead Conductive Education practice
• To support the budget and to make funding recommendations and requests to Senior Leadership
Team
• To ensure the learning environment is adequately resourced to:
o promote independence
o deliver the curriculum to ensure pupil learning and progress
o maintain excellent standards of care
o ensure health and safety and compliance with policies and procedures
• To implement group and individual independence programmes in collaboration with the other
professionals and to be involved in associated planning and preparation and share expertise and
knowledge
• To be involved in whole school training in Conductive Education, including supporting
the development of Conductor Assistants
To provide exemplary modelling of effective planning, leading and development of holistic Conductive Education practice
• To monitor, evaluate and assess pupil progress and learning in order to inform planning and identify individual needs
• To ensure that appropriate planning and record keeping accurately reflect the pupils’ progress towards meeting their goals
• To plan for dynamic learning environments and ensure the learning environment is adequately resourced to promote function, independence and application of skills
• To encourage, and be an active participant in, communication with parents and guardians
• To maintain good standards of physical and emotional care and be involved in all aspects of the pupils’ day
• To provide intimate care
• To ensure that high standards are set for the presentation, safety and hygiene of the working environment and maintenance of equipment
• To contribute to and attend annual reviews, parent meetings, etc
• To maintain good external professional liaison
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably determined by the Principal.
• To share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• To work seamlessly across departments and/or teams in a collaborative and constructive manner to implement the school’s strategic direction.
This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.
The post holder will further Salutem’s vision and comply with the policies and procedures of Salutem and the school. This job description will be kept under review to ensure that it remains up to date. The post holder will be consulted about any proposed changes.
Salutem Care and Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, in line with our stringent safer recruitment policy.
Successful candidates for all posts will undergo a minimum of 6 months’ probation period.