English Teacher (SEN)

Join Our Team as an English Teacher!

Are you a passionate and innovative educator with a knack for creating nurturing environments where pupils thrive? If so, we want you to join our team at Yarrow Heights School!

About the Role:

We're seeking an English Teacher to meet the exceptional demand for our services.

As an English Teacher at Yarrow Heights School, you'll tailor the curriculum to meet each child's needs, ensuring they gain essential skills and knowledge for success. You'll ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher and Education Leadership Team.

Your responsibilities include:

· Teaching and providing effective delivery of the English curriculum.

· Adapting your lesson plans to the individualised learning needs of our pupils.

· Monitoring, recording and reporting on student progress.

· Contributing to and assisting in implementing initiatives related to the School Development Plan.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring educator eager to utilise your skills in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements:

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS); Newly qualified teachers welcome to apply.

· A Degree in English or a related field.

· Experience in SEN (Special Educational Needs) settings or a strong willingness to work in such environments.

· Full driving licence

Skills and Knowledge:

· Demonstrate a contagious enthusiasm for teaching English.

· Talent, passion, and innovation in teaching.

· Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.

· Prioritisation of child safeguarding and commitment to equality.

Personal Qualities:

· Genuine desire to inspire children and young people.

· Self-motivated, reliable, and resilient with a positive team spirit.

· Embrace versatility, adaptability, and a drive to make a difference in pupils' lives.

About Us

Yarrow Heights School is a mixed 7-19, local authority funded, SEN day school for children, most of who are able learners with an EHCP and a diagnosis with ASC and associated needs.

At Yarrow Heights every pupil is valued and treated as an individual and with respect. We are a team with extensive experience and expertise in special education and therapeutic support for pupils whose needs can no longer be met in a mainstream provision. The vision of our school is to nurture aspiration, develop resilience and empower learning. It is centred on our single desire to make a positive, lifelong difference to the lives of our pupils.

Why Choose Yarrow Heights?

At Yarrow Heights, we prioritise a supportive and inclusive environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. Joining our team means:

· Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

· A school culture that prioritises pupil and staff well-being.

· Opportunities to learn and grow within an Ofsted Outstanding rated school (Nov 2022).

· Flexible Pension benefits.

· Free lunch and parking.

· Collaboration with a cohesive team dedicated to holistic pupil growth and success.

· Subsidised Gym membership

· We place the outcomes of the pupils in our school at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We're dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. All applicants must undergo appropriate safeguarding checks, including DBS checks and references from previous child-related roles.

Join us in shaping the future of education at Yarrow Heights School!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£44,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person