KS3/4 General Teacher (SEND) - SHAFTESBURY - Autumn term 2024, or January 2025
Tes Schools Recruitment
Wiltshire
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Main and upper pay range (DOE) + SEN Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 September 2024
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of a KS3/4 General Teacher (SEND) to join a School based in Wiltshire.
Shaftesbury, Autumn term 2024, or January 2025
Are you an energetic KS3/4 General Teacher (SEND) with extensive experience of working with a range of young people with complex needs in an education setting, and a passion for inclusion, enabling all children to overcome barriers to learning? Are you are looking to start your next Teaching role in the Autumn term, or January 2025 at the latest?
The school is looking for a proactive, resourceful, and inspirational KS3/4 General Teacher (SEND) to plan and deliver a range of subjects (specialist subjects to be discussed) across a tutor group and other KS3/4 groups.
As a KS3/4 General Teacher (SEND) you will need to demonstrate compassion, understanding and flexibility in your approach ensuring progression is central to all learning whilst giving their pupils the confidence to grow as they progress.
You should be self-motivated with a creative approach to curriculum delivery and have the skills to continuously improve the learning experience for their pupils. You should have experience of working with young people with complex needs and understand what approaches work well and how building positive relationships are key.
Over the last 18 months the school has been through positive changes and developments, with a new Headteacher, a strengthened Senior Leadership Team, and a revised business strategy to support significant growth.
The position of KS3/4 General Teacher (SEND) has been created to support the growth of the school and the needs of their pupils, it is a great opportunity to be part of a team proving the very best possible educational opportunities for their pupils within a nurturing and supportive setting.
About the school
The School is an independent special school that provides education for pupils aged 5 to 19 with SEMH, ASC and associated complex difficulties. All pupils on roll have an EHCP and the school uses a therapeutic approach to support pupils with their individual difficulties. Everything the school does is based on positive relationships and viewing behaviour as communication.
As a KS3/4 General Teacher (SEND), you will work in an immensely rewarding, although often challenging environment, contributing to supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and truly making a difference in the lives of pupils.
To truly meet their needs, and set them up for successful adult lives, they think beyond conventional education and meet their broader holistic potential and help to influence the society that they are part of to be more connected, inclusive, and compassionate.
All staff at demonstrate compassion, understanding and flexibility in their approach ensuring progression is central to all lessons whilst giving their pupils the confidence to grow as they progress.
They believe passionately in supporting and nurturing their pupils as well as aspiring to provide them with outstanding and creative learning opportunities.
If you are seeking to be different and have a desire to create an individualised approach to learning as a teacher, please complete the application process.
The School is located at the eastern edge of Shaftesbury, approximately 2.3 miles from the town centre. The school is accessed via a private road and enjoys a secluded setting within its grounds. The accommodation extends to over 160,000 sq ft, set within in grounds of 55 acres.
What the School can offer you:
- Competitive salary: Main and upper pay range (DOE) + SEN Allowance.
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Class sizes up to 8 pupils.
- Continuous professional development and training.
- Health Care Plan after probation period - claim back costs towards dental check ups, eye tests, prescription charges and therapies.
- Use of leisure facilities (gym and swimming pool) at specific times.
- Highly supportive leadership team, colleagues and working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of other SEN Specialists.
- Access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme.
- The opportunity to play an integral part at the next phase of the schools’ unique journey.
- A workplace set in beautiful surroundings.
Interviews will be held early September
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.
Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.
To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
Please include REF: ME2103365 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.
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- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
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