TTC Teacher

Do you have experience teaching children with Special Educational Needs? Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team in providing the best access to education for our young vulnerable children? If so then please click and apply.

Esland Care are currently seeking a "Turning the Curve" Teacher who is able to deliver tutoring to small groups and on a 1-1 basis for our established children's homes in Shropshire (working out of our SEN school in Ditton Priors). You will be supporting a number of vulnerable young children aged 8-18 years with SEMH and complex needs.

The role involves:

• Contributing to the development of teaching and learning within our homes and schools.
• Striving towards "Turning the Curve" for our children and young people through a results-based accountability approach.
• Providing high-quality education in safe, respectful and inclusive environments.
• Enabling pupils to access a range of qualifications including Entry Level, Functional Skills, or GCSEs.
• Inspiring and challenging pupils with a flexible approach and a can-do ethos.

What we need from you:

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or Level 3 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).
• Qualified Teacher status (essential), or close to gaining qualification.
• Proven experience in the specialist education sector, specifically for young people with SEMH.
• Solid experience of working with young people that challenge.
• Experience and knowledge of vocational educational pathways and subjects.
• Previous experience in one to one and/or small group tutoring.
• Committed, conscientious and passionate about inclusion.
• Knowledge of results-based accountability in care and education environments.
• Ability to plan, evaluate and monitor learning and progress.
• Ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion and attainment.
• Ability to build good relationships with young people and all others supporting the pupil.
• Highly organised and have the ability to prioritise and use their time effectively.
• Resilience, stamina, flexibility and excellent inter-personal skills.
• A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations.
• A full, UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• A good sense of humour!

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

What we can offer:

• Commitment to CPD.
• A supportive, inclusive working environment.
• Access to a wide range of benefits, including our internal rewards app, high street discounts and our pension scheme.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Comprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the role.
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year!
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme.
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement).
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• A highly rewarding job with no risk of boredom!

About Esland: With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across various regions of England. This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.

With over 700 team members and over 200 young people supported, we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.