SEN Food Tech Teacher (part time)

Arc School Old Arley are looking for a part time SEN Food Tech Teacher on either a one day per week (Wednesday) or two days per week (Wednesday and one other day to be agreed) basis.

You will be working with small groups of children who have special educational needs, including social, emotional and mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and AD. You will support and inspire the children to develop their confidence and capability through creating engaging food tech lessons appropriate to their needs as set out on their educational and health care plans. You will be supported by a dedicated and passionate team of professional colleagues who are all committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of the children and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• a qualified and experienced teacher (QTS/QTLS)
• familiar with working with children who have special educational needs either in a mainstream or special education setting
• committed to safeguarding and supporting children to achieve their full potential
• happy to work as part of a job share arrangement alongside another Food Tech Teacher

We recognise and value the hard work and commitment of our colleagues for which, in addition to salary, SEN allowance and full school holidays, we offer:

• Initial training, including a full induction and on the job training
• Annual programme of CPD
• Tailored career development to support you to drive your career forward
• Wellbeing initiatives including webinars, networking groups, online services and an employee assistance programme
• Enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers
• Life assurance
• Perks and discounts platform, birthday treats and employee awards
• Free school lunches and on site parking
• Refer a friend scheme

Arc School Old Arley, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist day school near Nuneaton, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 16. We provide a safe learning environment for children and young people with a wide range of varying needs including social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attachment difficulties (AD).

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.