English Teacher - Fixed Term

TN United Kingdom; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in special education is seeking dedicated teachers to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives. With a strong ethos of high expectations, this role offers comprehensive support and opportunities for professional growth. You'll work in a state-of-the-art environment, collaborating with skilled professionals to foster academic and personal development in students with diverse needs. This role promises a rewarding teaching career with excellent benefits, including training, holiday time, and a referral bonus. If you're passionate about education and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Various pension schemes

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

State-of-the-art facilities

Referral bonus of £1,000

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is essential.
• A passion for education and ability to connect with students.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure academic and emotional development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Qualified Teacher Status

Team player

Passion for English

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Please note: The role is for a Fixed Term position

Those Huge Small Victories

Our teachers are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating these 'huge small victories'. While they may seem minor, they collectively make a significant difference.

Get out what you put in

You will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Your role is to support their learning, development, and self-esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, and the rewards of your efforts will be meaningful.

It can be challenging, but the positive progress will be worth it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you will receive comprehensive support from psychologists, teaching assistants, and therapy professionals. Our colleagues are highly skilled, and our school environments are well-resourced. We are committed to helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Avon Park School's transformational impact is recognized by parents, carers, and professionals. Its strong ethos of 'high expectations and aspirations for every child' has earned it an Outstanding rating by Ofsted.

All staff, including teaching, pastoral, and therapy teams, collaborate to ensure each pupil's academic, emotional, and personal development. This whole-school approach helps pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s, or SEMH grow into confident and capable young people.

What we do for you

We value your hard work and dedication, offering the best salary and benefits in the education sector. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in young people's lives, with benefits including:

• Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: Full school holidays as a reward for your effort
• Progression: Many of our leaders have been promoted from within
• Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits like life insurance
• Pension: Various pension schemes, including Teachers’ Pension and attractive TPS alternatives
• Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs
• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and more, plus high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments: State-of-the-art facilities in our schools
• Referral bonus: £1,000 bonus for recommending a friend

Bring your whole-self to work

Our diverse student body reflects the diversity of our workforce. To connect effectively with pupils, you should:

• Have a 'can do' attitude and be a team player
• Be passionate about English and its impact
• Build strong relationships with pupils
• Be enthusiastic and capable of developing your department
• Possess previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status

Interested in joining us?

We believe in providing the best future for our young people and our staff. You deserve a purposeful career in a supportive environment where you can be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We welcome applications from all community sections.

For more details, please see the full job description and person specification. Click here to view our ex-offenders policy and Child Protection Policy in the 'Parents and Carers' section of our website.

Fields of interest include Special Education, Careers in Care, Working with Children, SEMH, SEN, ASD.