At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver a differentiated curriculum and support HLTAs in lesson planning.
- Company: Willow Vale School is a Pupil Referral Unit commissioned by Somerset County Council.
- Benefits: Offers CPD opportunities and career progression within a partnership of schools.
- Other info: Fluent English is essential; safeguarding checks are mandatory.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team dedicated to supporting students with SEMH needs.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEMH needs and ability to deliver core curriculum required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Willow Vale School is looking for a creative and passionate KS2/KS3 teacher who can deliver a differentiated and tailored curriculum to children within our primary and secondary sites. The successful candidate will work to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum to the children within our school. They may also be part of the outreach team to offer support, advice and guidance to our local mainstream school community.
Willow Vale School is one of two Pupil Referral Units commissioned by Somerset County Council and Somerset schools. We provide services through a number of centres and offsite for students who have a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. All students are referred through their mainstream schools in the Taunton, Sedgemoor and West Somerset areas.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a full core curriculum, alongside foundation areas, as well as literacy and numeracy interventions.
- Support HLTAs in the delivery and planning of lessons; act as a key teacher/tutor for small groups of learners.
- Be flexible in your approach, work relationally, and be sympathetic to the individual needs of students; adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
- Work with students who may have significant gaps in their education to help them re-engage in learning.
- Support social programmes to help young people succeed in mainstream school.
- Potential involvement with the outreach team to offer support, advice and guidance to local mainstream schools.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Experience of working with young people who have SEMH needs and gaps in education.
- Ability to deliver a full core curriculum and appropriate interventions.
- Flexible approach, relational skills, and the ability to adapt to individual needs.
- All posts require safeguarding commitment, a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure, medical clearance, proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.
- Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.
- This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016); the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.
We offer
- A range of CPD opportunities and the opportunity to work as part of a very skilled, supportive and experienced team.
- Opportunities for career progression as part of the wider partnership of schools (Willow Vale works within a formal partnership with Polden Bower and Avalon Schools).
Contact
Please contact Kim Lawrence, Headteacher, for further information. Enquiries are welcome and visits are highly encouraged. Please call 01823 349338 to arrange an appointment.
KS2/KS3 Teacher in Taunton employer: Willow Vale School
Willow Vale School, located in Taunton, provides tailored education for students with SEMH needs. The school offers a supportive environment with CPD opportunities and career progression through partnerships with Polden Bower and Avalon Schools.
