Learning Support Teacher (with the ability to teach Maths)

We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring, well-qualified and enthusiastic full-time Learning Support Teacher (teaching around 20 lessons of Maths Learning Support and 12 lessons of General Learning Support or Study Skills) to join our team, playing play a vital role in ensuring students with SEND have the full level of support to maximise their potential. This is an exciting, challenging, and varied role that will suit an experienced professional who is able to work on their own initiative, as well as being a highly proactive team player.

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking, and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful.

Experience & Background

You will be an inspirational, encouraging and highly qualified SEND teacher who understands the needs of students with a range of underlying learning difficulties. You will have experience of teaching Mathematics, Literacy and Study Skills to students with a range of abilities and learning differences and will have a thorough knowledge of a range of appropriate learning strategies.

You should also be keen to play a full and inclusive role in the life of our busy boarding community and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school. You will possess excellent communication skills and have an enthusiastic approach in your dealings with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

Timetable

You will be contracted to 40 hours per week worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday and within which you will teach up to 40 lessons teaching 1:1 or group Learning Support Lessons or completing lesson observations to support with devising classroom support strategies. In addition to this you will support and attend 16+ Assessments, 13+ Assessments and School Open Mornings (these may occur on a Saturday) as well as offering staff training.

Most core curriculum commitments for students are scheduled from 09:00 hrs to 17:30 hrs on Monday to Friday. Students also have access to optional activities before and after the main school day. Typically, students do not have core curriculum lessons scheduled on Wednesday afternoons.

Benefits

• Personal APTIS pension with additional remuneration benefits
• Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Salary Extras Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free meals provided during term time
• Free on-site parking
• Fee Remission for eligible staff
• Accommodation (subject to availability)
• On-site nursery (subject to availability)
• Gymnasium & swimming pool

How to Apply

For further details on how to apply, please visit the recruitment portal on the Bedales Schools website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 16th September 2024.

Informal application reviews will take place via TEAMS as and when completed applications are received.

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd September 2024.

Pre-Appointment Checks

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

Safeguarding Statement

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, and Prohibition from Management Checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection
• Providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to
• Playing a key role in the prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm
• When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.