Teacher

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.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an unqualified or qualified teacher to join our award winning, Ofsted "Good" school team in supporting children with additional needs and social, emotional and mental health difficulties, often stemming from trauma. The work is intensive requiring flexibility, sensitivity, patience and resilience. Re‑igniting pupils’ love of learning is central to what we do, therefore an ability to work with and engage all students with creativity and passion towards the primary curriculum is essential. You will be working with a maximum of 8 upper key stage 2 students per class, supported by a teaching assistant, enabling you to build core relationships with pupils using the trauma‑informed approach. If you are looking to gain experience in an alternative provision, work towards your QTS or would like to challenge yourself in an environment where you can be part of making a transformative positive impact in the lives of our vulnerable children, please apply to join our Include family.

Accountabilities

• 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, taking into account guidance from the DFE and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all current 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 supporting 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.
• Experience of working with a 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 K1 and KS2 pupils.
• 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.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Salary: £26,096.00 – £43,493.00 FTE per annum (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Contract: 52 weeks a year, 37 hours per week (8.30am – 16.30pm).
• To start: As soon as possible.

Catch22 Independent school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We value equality, diversity and inclusion. Catch22 is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity. Diversity and inclusion are part of what we do every day, working to deliver a vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose and a good place to live.

Please note that an online search will be conducted as part of the due diligence checks for successful candidates, involving a search of publicly available information online and on social media.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Primary and Secondary Education