Teacher - English

Overview

This role is to teach English to KS3/KS4 students. Students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person to teach in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise engagement and drastically improve the outlook of student\’s educational journey. You will be at the heart of our mission, teaching a small group of learners and delivering a creative curriculum that captivates and inspires. The role would suit a teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons to a small group of learners, fostering a love for learning.
• Support Reintegration: Assist in reintegrating pupils back into mainstream schools, ensuring they receive the support they need and equipping them with the skills they need to be successful.
• Collaborate with Agencies: Work closely with educational psychologists, SEN coordinators, and other external agencies to support pupil progress.
• Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.

Benefits

• Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Flexibility: Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual\\\’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Please refer to the 7 point criteria giving examples of how you meet the criteria below

• Qualified teacher status. A specialism in English would be preferable.
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary school, secondary pupil referral unit or special school
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of teaching challenging pupils.
• Experience of educational development and planning.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and development on curriculum development and current issues.
• SEN legislation and county SEN policy and procedures

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

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