Classroom Teacher

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and inspiring Teacher with energy, enthusiasm and a love of teaching to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our dynamic team with a real passion for teaching. 

We are a pupil referral unit, and we educate students who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream education at Key Stages 3 or 4. We also offer SEMH places at KS4, short term turnaround placements and medical places at both KS3 & 4. We have a capacity of 38 students, and this is growing each year. The need for specialist and PRU places in Dorset is increasing and with our new school buildings it is possible for Harbour Vale to grow and flourish to support children within our locality.

In recent years, Harbour Vale School had a huge makeover. We commissioned a new build that included a new reception and classroom, as well as internal renovation work, leaving us with a school that is welcoming, friendly and fit for purpose. We have robust processes of student induction that includes baseline and diagnostic testing upon entry, which allows staff to plan personalised learning from the moment the students arrive with us and supports positive re-integrations.

We are looking for a Teacher to be responsible for the teaching of students at KS3 and KS4 as directed by the Headteacher, being accountable for quality student learning and the expected standards of student attainment and achievement within designated subject/curriculum areas through a systematic focus on high quality and innovative teaching.

We are looking for our successful candidate to:

• Have a passion for all aspects of teaching
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to celebrate and promote high quality teaching and learning
• Have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the school
• Be able to build relationships quickly
• Have a positive approach
• Have a real interest in educational issues, approaches, and alternatives from around the world
• Be proactive and confident
• Use resources, intellect, creativity, and innovation to be successful
• Have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning
• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the opportunities of this role

You are warmly encouraged to visit our School prior to application, please do not hesitate to contact Naomi Molyneux, Office Manager on office@harbourvale.dorset.sch.uk.