English Teacher

CareTech Group; Towcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent specialist school seeks an English Teacher to deliver engaging lessons and support students with Autism Spectrum Condition. The role requires a qualified individual who is passionate about teaching in a nurturing environment focused on personal development and social skills.

Benefits

Free School Meals

Free Parking

Training Opportunities

Career Progression

Supportive Management

Qualifications

• Must be qualified in subject specialism.
• Experience with SEMH/SEN education preferred.
• Possess a driven approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Manage classes effectively to motivate students.
• Assess subject and curriculum teaching effectively.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Engagement Strategies

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Location: Cambian Potterspury Lodge School – Towcester, Northamptonshire

Salary: Up to £42,000 Per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time only

Class sizes are no more that 6 students supported with the Teaching Assistant

Due to the school location driving license is essential

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring and creative English Teacher to join our close-knit team at Cambian Potterspury Lodge School.

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, they will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and challenging lessons, ensuring that the department and the school are successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

The School

Potterspury Lodge School is an Ofsted registered independent specialist school offering 38 week, term time education for students aged 8 – 16 years old with Autism Spectrum Condition, complex needs and challenging behaviour. The purpose of the school is to prepare students for the demands of adult life through staff expertise and specialist approaches. We provide a nurturing environment that encourages students to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Who are we looking for

While ideally, we are looking for a qualified Class Teacher, we will consider applicants who are experienced Instructors who have the ambition and desire. While experience within a SEMH/SEN specialist provision would be desirable, we will consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting.

Subject specialism is essential for this post as is the knowledge of current best practice in your chosen subject.

Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs to motivate them.
• Manage student anxiety effectively to ensure an enjoyable and safe working environment.
• Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements.
• Experience of teaching at KS2, KS3 or KS4 in a specialist or mainstream setting.
• A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all students.
• Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable.
• Qualified in subject specialism.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Why work for us?

• Free School Meals.
• Free parking
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.