Digital Technologies and Media Unqualified Teacher

Fair Ways; Fareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday accrual

Health plan

Employee assistance

Early Pay

Education grant

Leadership development

Wellbeing initiatives

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work

Job summary

Fair Ways in the Solent region is seeking a Digital Technologies and Media Unqualified Teacher for our transition centre in Wallington, Fareham. You will support students with complex needs, delivering 1:1 or 2:1 learning with an individualised curriculum and assess progress.

You will plan lessons, support employment or further education goals, monitor progress, and liaise with employers and training providers to create opportunities.

Qualifications

• To be qualified to a minimum of A Level or equivalent within a relevant subject area.
• Understanding of legislation relevant to education and child protection policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Individualised lesson planning, delivery of lessons, marking of work and differentiation to meet student needs.
• Help students draw up action plans for employment, education and training and support them to achieve these goals.
• Participate in the completion and monitoring of all student assessments and monitor progress and outcomes.
• Support the implementation of each student's IEP/PEP by providing relevant data to monitor progress and plan lessons.
• Liaise with Employers, Colleges, Universities, and training providers to provide opportunities for students.
• Demonstrate understanding of young people's life experiences and how they may affect behaviour, and respond appropriately.
• Intervene using positive handling strategies when necessary as part of a consistent team.

Education

A Level or equivalent

Job description

Digital Technologies and Media Unqualified Teacher

Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?

At Fair Ways we believe in making a difference through passionate care, support and education. Together we aim to build an institution that makes a difference to society and leaves a legacy greater than ourselves and our contributions. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do; we measure our wealth by the difference we make, rather than the profit we make. Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.

Where and when do we need you?

We are looking for a Digital Technologies and Media Unqualified Teacher at our transition centre based in Wallington, Fareham. At Fort Wallington School we specialise in both, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and autism (ASC). Our primary focus is for staff to support students in their transitional period either to full-time education or working towards a career, in collaboration with their Education Health Plan (EHP). Our students will have all been identified as having complex and additional needs and as such are better suited to 1:1 or 2:1 learning and will have an individualised curriculum based on their specific needs. Students are placed with Fair Ways when most other mainstream or specialist schools have been unable to meet their needs. As such, they are likely to have been out of education for a long period of time, having exhausted multiple placements.

As an unqualified teacher at our school you will be involved exciting and rewarding things like:

• Individualised lesson planning, delivery of lessons, marking of work and knowing when and how to differentiate appropriately using approaches which enable students to be taught effectively.
• Helping young people draw up action plans for employment, education and training and support them to achieve these goals. This will include a high standard of planning and delivery of the programme whilst supporting the individual needs of the student
• Participating in the completion and monitoring of all student assessments and being accountable for student’s attainment, progress, and outcomes with your subject area.
• Supporting the implementation and delivery of each students Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Personal Education Plan (PEP) by providing relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and plan lessons.
• Liaising and negotiating with Employers, Colleges, Universities, and training providers to provide the best opportunities for our students.
• Demonstrating an understanding of, and a willingness to learn, how the young peoples’ early life experiences and how such experiences may result in, or contribute to, severe challenging behavior.
• Recognising and accepting the possible need to intervene using positive handling strategies in order to make incidents safe, and to work as part of a consistent team.

Successful candidates will be working a 37.5 per week, term time only. All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.

Fair Ways are unable to provide VISA sponsorship for this role and all applicants will need to be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK.

You and your specialisms

Teaching roles within our frontline services help achieve our mission of making a difference through passionate care, support, and education. To support this, you will be required to have, or be working towards a minimum of the following qualification levels:

• To be qualified to a minimum of A Level or equivalent within a relevant subject area, ideally with experience within the education sector.
• To possess an understanding of legislation relevant to education and child protection policies and procedures.

At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:

• Exciting Opportunities:Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
• Health and Support:Benefit from Health Shield, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency financial assistance and 24/7 counselling services. Access your salary when you need it with Early Pay – The ability to withdraw an amount of your salary early each month to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
• Growth and Development:Unlock your potential with your Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master's level. Engage in leadership courses to enhance your skills and progress in your career.
• Wellbeing Matters:Experience team-building days, summer festivals, and well-being initiatives, promoting a positive work environment. Take advantage of discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Recognition and Rewards:Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards. Build a secure future with our pension scheme and gain eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• Supportive Community:Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to contribute to our inclusive and vibrant culture.

Become a part of our community – We can’t wait to meet you!