Classroom Teacher

Overview

Are you an experienced and passionate primary or secondary teacher looking for a setting where you can truly connect with students and break down barriers to learning?

King's Academy Lord Wilson is an expanding specialist secondary school for boys with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

We are transforming lives through high academic ambition and a supportive, close-knit team.

This year we anticipate our best ever results for Year 11 and strive to provide qualifications and experiences to thrive beyond Year 11.

We offer a small, nurturing environment with opportunities to develop and deliver progressive subjects in our newly renovated facilities, including Health & Fitness and Esports.

We welcome experienced primary practitioners who can bring their pedagogical approaches into our primary-style classrooms and create engaging, accessible learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Reconnect with your passion for teaching in a small, nurturing environment and meet the complex needs of each pupil.
• Contribute to developing and delivering progressive subjects in our facilities (e. g., Health & Fitness, Esports).
• Be part of supporting pupils’ growth, celebrating successes and overcoming challenges together.
• Be an integral part of students’ pathways to post-16 opportunities, both on and off site.
• Collaborate with a team to challenge traditional approaches and contribute to ambitious academic outcomes.
• Provide ongoing professional development through training and reflective practice, with support from colleagues who have SEMH expertise and NPQ qualifications in Teaching & Learning and Supporting Behaviour.
• Deliver across Year 7 and 8 provision as part of the primary-style classroom experience where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience or strong interest in supporting students with SEMH needs.
• A driving license is preferable as we often transport pupils to additional curriculum activities.

What We Offer

• A supportive and experienced team committed to your professional growth.
• Opportunities for specialist training and development in SEMH.
• A small, nurturing environment where you can make a difference.
• Ambitious, forward-thinking expanding school with newly renovated facilities and access to an on-site fitness suite for staff wellbeing.
• The possibility of a part-time role (preferably mornings) within our Year 7 and 8 provision.
• Option to visit for an informal tour before applying.

Ready to embark on a rewarding journey at King\'s Academy Lord Wilson?

We welcome dedicated teachers who want to impact young lives and be part of an innovative and supportive community.

We are also keen to hear from candidates interested in a part-time, morning-only position and would be happy to arrange a tour.

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