KS3 TEACHER, WALSALL, JANUARY START in Willenhall

KS3 Teacher - WalsallNew KS3 Class | January Start | Earlier December Start Available | Full-Time
Are you a KS3 teacher who enjoys working with young people who need something a little different from a traditional mainstream classroom?Hays Education is working with an alternative education setting in Walsall that is opening a brand-new KS3 class from January and is looking for a confident, nurturing and resilient teacher to take the lead.
The role is due to officially start in January, but the school would be very happy to get the right person started earlier in December, giving you the opportunity to get to know the setting, staff and pupils before the new class is fully established.
About the pupilsThis is a setting for young people who may need additional support, structure and understanding to successfully engage with education. The school's approach is highly personalised, with the aim of supporting pupils towards successful reintegration into mainstream education or transition into another appropriate educational setting.Some pupils may have social, emotional or behavioural difficulties, and the school recognises that behaviour can be linked to underlying needs, trauma or other barriers to learning. Its support includes both academic and therapeutic interventions, with a strong emphasis on emotional and social development alongside academic progress.So, this role would particularly suit a teacher who understands that relationships come first. You'll need to be able to provide boundaries and consistency, but also be willing to look beyond behaviour and understand what a young person may be communicating through it.You don't necessarily need to come directly from alternative provision, but experience of SEMH, SEND, PRUs, behaviour support or working with pupils who have struggled within mainstream education would be a real advantage.
Why this role stands out

• Brand-new KS3 class opening in January
• Opportunity to start earlier in December
• Pupil day runs from 8:30am-2:00pm
• All work and planning is provided
• Dedicated PPA time
• Opportunity to establish your own routines and relationships with a new class
• A setting with a strong focus on personalised learning and helping pupils re-engage with education

The roleYou'll take responsibility for the new KS3 class, creating a calm, structured and positive environment where pupils can begin to rebuild their confidence in education.A big benefit of this opportunity is that the work and planning is already done for you. Your focus can therefore be on delivering the lessons effectively, adapting them to the pupils in front of you and making the learning engaging and accessible.You'll also have dedicated PPA time.The pupil day is 8:30am to 2:00pm. However, it's important to be clear that 2:00pm isn't necessarily the end of the teacher's working day. There will be occasions where you'll remain after the pupils have left for briefings, staff meetings, PPA and other normal teaching responsibilities.
What we're looking forWe're looking for someone who:

• Is confident teaching KS3-aged students
• Can establish clear routines, boundaries and expectations
• Understands that behaviour can be a form of communication
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with young people
• Is calm, patient, resilient and consistent
• Is able to adapt their approach to individual pupils
• Can make pre-planned lessons engaging and accessible
• Ideally has experience within SEMH, SEND, alternative provision, PRU or similar environments
• Most importantly, genuinely wants to make a difference to young people who haven't always found education straightforward

Interested?If you're looking for a role where you can have a real impact on a small group of KS3 pupils, without the burden of having to plan everything from scratch, this is definitely worth a conversation.
The position is being recruited for January, although the school is keen to secure the right person and can offer an earlier start during December.
Apply today or contact Claire at Hays Education for an informal conversation about the role.

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