Drama/Performing Arts Teacher (SEND)

Drama/Performing Arts Teacher (SEND)

Maternity Cover and Full time

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional students who experience a range of needs including SEMH and ASD. If you are a Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you!

Job role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Drama/Performing Arts specialist to work with our KS3-5 pupils who have a wide range of ability levels. The main responsibility of this position will include delivering engaging and creative Drama/Performing Arts lessons tailored to the needs of students with Autism and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH). Your lessons will challenge and to inspire a love of learning, build confidence, and support emotional development. This role would be suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers. Previous experience working within SEN is not essential, however you will need to have the ability to motivate and effectively communicate with children who have SEMH. The ability to deliver other subjects at KS3 would be advantageous. 

Regardless of experience, the successful candidate will have the ability to embrace the inclusive therapeutic culture and ethos of the school. A strong commitment to raising achievement and standards is required along with an informed and creative approach to curriculum delivery. The opportunity to teach another relevant subject may be available to an interested candidate.

About Wilds Lodge School

Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day students only) for students aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the students at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

 It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our students.

 The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the students.

We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training.

 All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.

Requirements

● Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with (preferably) experience teaching KS3-5

● Experience of delivering the BTEC award

● Passion for Performing Arts, with the ability to bring creativity into the classroom

● Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), particularly Autism and SEMH

● A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with knowledge of current safeguarding practices and procedures

● Strong classroom management skills, with an understanding of positive behaviour support

● Willingness to train in de-escalation and emotional regulation techniques - Sherwood Training

To be successful, you will:

● Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate students to ensure they achieve their full potential;

● Be an effective and committed team player with a clear vision for development and sustained improvement

● Possess humour, energy, flexibility and a positive outlook

As a valued employee of Wilds Lodge, you will receive:

● Access to free car parking;

● Access to free lunch/refreshments on site;

● Access to a pension scheme;

● Excellent CPD opportunities and access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD;

● You will also work within an environment with people who believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things

Our students are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

For more information and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

E: wildslodge@hays.com

T: 0116 2532 389

Closing date for applications: ASAP and by Wednesday 11th December 2024

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt

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. The following is expected of all staff:

 All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check