Teacher (English) in Yeovil

Starting date: As soon as possible

Are you creative, resilient and ready to work with some of the most interesting pupils the education system has to offer? Do you care about the life chances of children and want a challenge beyond the mainstream? Then Tor School needs you.

Tor School is a special place to work. Joining Tor is like a family; we look out for each other, we are supportive of each other and you always feel part of a team that is there for you. It can be challenging but the feeling of being part of a body of people who will help you is quite special. We believe in people and their capacity; we look for the good. All people at Tor, staff and students, are valued and invested in as part of our commitment to helping us all to better reach our potential.

We are looking for a strong practitioner with a passion for teaching English, who is confident and skilled in working with learners who have SEMH needs, teaching young people in KS3 and KS4. We can offer a well-resourced department and a great team of people to work with.

We are keen to appoint the right person with the personal qualities that will make them a success at Tor. In addition to the skills required, the passion to work with young people and the key personal attributes are fundamental.

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Able to teach more than one subject and English up to GCSE level
• Resilient and dependable and committed to high quality teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a small team
• Organised and hard working – willing and able to go the extra mile
• Firmly believes that every child, irrespective of background and starting point, can be successful in learning
• Imaginative and can create opportunities to promote children’s social and emotional development
• Committed to social inclusion and raising children’s achievement
• Subscribe to, and can demonstrate, a clear understanding of nurturing principles
• Able to foster good relationships with pupils, parents/carers and a range of professional colleagues
• A high level of personal resilience, a positive attitude and flexible approach
• Willing to continue and develop practice through self-directed professional development

Tor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks, including social media screening.

Salary MPR / UPR (depending on experience)

Location: Equal opportunities

Tor School strives to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex or pregnancy and maternity.