Teacher - Science in Norwich

Catch22 is a social business, a not for profit business with a social mission. For over 200 years we have designed and delivered services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. Our 1600 colleagues work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting 44,000 individuals from cradle to career. Today we deliver alternative education, apprenticeships and employability programmes, justice and rehabilitation services (in prisons and in the community), gangs intervention work, emotional wellbeing and substance misuse, and children’s social care programmes.

Catch22 is an alternative education provider for young people, supporting over 700 vulnerable young people with challenging behaviours through independent alternative education schools or via a range of tailored support programmes delivered in school or off-site. Catch22 Norfolk is an Ofsted registered independent school providing full-time, alternative, secondary education for young people who have been excluded from their previous school or pupil referral unit, or who need additional support to what is offered by a mainstream setting.

We are looking for a Teacher to teach KS3 and KS4 Science predominantly. As a Teacher you will work in our alternative education provision in Norwich, teaching students who have emotional and behavioural difficulties in small groups. The work is intensive requiring flexibility, sensitivity, patience and resilience. An ability to work with and engage all students with creativity and passion towards the subject is essential.

You will be part of a small but effective team where communication and professionalism is paramount. The work, whilst challenging, is extremely rewarding. Your main accountabilities will include:

• Teaching and learning: Creating an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner achievement, success and progression.
• Planning, producing and updating schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements.
• Developing learning resources and learning routes that meet learner needs and the requirements of Catch22 and commissioner requirements.
• Preparing lessons for off-site students for support staff to deliver.
• Supporting and guiding learners so that they can reflect on their learning, identify the progress they have made and set positive targets for improvement.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their wellbeing.
• Building effective and supportive relationships with students and families/carers; embedding that trust and support within the education process.
• Liaising with outside agencies as appropriate.
• Undertaking relevant administrative tasks associated with the teaching function including examination/accreditation entries for learners, register taking and invigilation.

Other duties:

• Acting as a role model; champion Catch22 and the Education directorate’s vision and values.
• Comply with Catch22 policies and procedures including safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
• Undertake personal and professional development activities and liaise with other staff so knowledge and best practice can be shared.

Qualifications:

• A recognised higher qualification with significant experience of teaching and planning with a willingness to work towards QTLS.

Experience:

• Experience of working with our cohort of young people including those with complex, high behaviour and additional learning needs.
• Extensive behaviour management experience with students who have complex needs and extreme behaviour.
• Previous experience in teaching KS3 and KS4 in English and ICT.

Knowledge:

• A clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application.
• A robust knowledge of behavioural techniques and theories and their application.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements of equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, safeguarding and child protection.
• A sound knowledge of planning and assessment techniques.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with students with complex needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and written form.
• Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching and organisational styles and resources, including ICT to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver a holistic educational package.
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents/carers and other stakeholders as appropriate.

Other:

• A commitment to Catch22 and the Education directorate’s vision and values.
• A passion for achieving positive outcomes for young people and lifelong learning.
• A willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school.
• A personal commitment to professional development.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school including some evening and weekend work.

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Catch22 values equality, diversity and inclusion, and is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.