Class Teacher

North Lakes Children's Services; Brampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established education provider in Brampton is seeking a Class Teacher to enhance the learning of pupils with special educational needs. This role involves planning lessons, supporting positive behaviour, and building relationships with students. The successful candidate will have QTS and prior teaching experience. The position comes with competitive salary and benefits, including a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold qualified teacher status (QTS).
• Strong basic education to degree level.
• Previous successful teaching experience required.
• Experience with SEMH pupils in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons within the national curriculum.
• Support the class team in promoting positive behaviour.
• Report on pupils' progress and liaise with other staff.
• Build positive relationships to enhance learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching methods

Classroom management

Special educational needs understanding

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree-level education

Job description

North Lakes Kirby Moor School

Class Teacher

Basic Salary: £28,000 - £38,000

Contract: Full Time, Term time only

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Brampton, Cumbria

About our School

North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 7-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with.

Our school is now an Accredited SILVER Award Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School, and we gained our first Outstanding Ofsted inspection in 2014

As a Teacher you will be enhancing the learning of the youngest age pupils who have a wide range of special educational and learning needs. You will also be supporting the teaching staff in enabling the pupils to gain independence, participate fully in the curriculum and the general life of the school. This role will be based at Kirby Moor School.

Role responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality lessons within the national curriculum whilst meeting the complex SEMH needs of all pupils.
• Supporting the class team in facilitating learning opportunities and promoting positive behaviours.
• Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaising with other School staff to ensure pupils needs are met
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips
• Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes within a nurturing environment

Requirements

• Hold qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Have a strong basic education to degree level
• Previous successful teaching experience
• Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an Educational setting
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work.

What we offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Kirby Moor School.

Kirby Moor is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Kirby Moor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.