English Teacher (Part-time)

The Aurora Group; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time English Teacher at Aurora Beeches, located in a scenic environment. The role involves delivering tailored educational support to young people with special needs, focusing on enhancing academic, vocational qualifications, and life skills. This position offers a collaborative work environment and is backed by a supportive team dedicated to nurturing student growth.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a stunning setting

Supportive and friendly team environment

Full training and ongoing support

Funding for qualifications

Free homemade lunches

Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme

Health cashback plan

Car lease scheme

Bike-to-work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Entry Level 2 & 3, Functional Skills Level 1 & 2, and GCSEs in English.
• Experience in a school environment, ideally in a specialist setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to young people with social and emotional difficulties.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support individual needs.
• Manage personalized learning targets and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Organizational Skills

Calmness in Challenges

Education

PGCE, QTS, QTLS Teaching Qualification

Job description

English Teacher (Part-time) – Aurora Beeches

Location: Cranborne, Dorset

Hours: hours per week, Term time only

At Aurora Beeches in Cranborne, we believe in giving young people, ages -, the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. We support all our young people with a range of needs including Autism and other associated conditions through high-quality teaching, individual support, and expert-led, integrated therapy. Our beautiful setting inspires and creates fun experiences to enhance learning and progress.

The main purpose of the role:

As our English Teacher, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to young people aged - with social and emotional difficulties, anxiety disorders, and mental health needs. The focus is on increasing academic and vocational qualifications and knowledge, while developing independent living skills to prepare students for further education, training, or employment. Our students may present with challenging behaviors.

• Contribute to the delivery and development of the curriculum, considering the educational, physical, and social needs of pupils within a learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with other staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain and utilize short-, medium-, and long-term plans in delivering the curriculum.
• Set, monitor, and review personalized targets to optimize learning for each individual.
• Contribute to the review of Statements, EHC plans, PEP, and LAC reviews.
• Provide clear structures for lessons to maintain pace, motivation, and challenge.
• Assist in developing the curriculum offer and stay informed about current issues in autism to plan effective teaching and learning.
• Manage a delegated budget as required.

Please see the link below for our full job description:

Skills and Qualifications

• Essential: PGCE, QTS, QTLS teaching qualification, and evidence of in-service training.
• Ability to teach from Entry Level 2 & 3, Functional Skills Level 1 & 2, and GCSEs in English.
• Desirable: Experience working in a school environment, ideally in a specialist setting.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective planning, preparation, recording, and reviewing of pupils’ progress.
• Good IT skills and understanding of how IT can support learning.
• Ability to remain calm and reflective in challenging environments.
• Proven ability to work independently, be well-organized, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage pupils in positive, enabling relationships.

Benefits and Additional Information

What’s on offer?

• Opportunity to work in a stunning setting with grade 2 listed gardens.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Funding for qualifications.
• Free homemade lunches with various options.
• Life assurance, enhanced pension scheme, health cashback plan, car lease scheme, bike-to-work scheme, and free parking.

If interested, please apply online and complete our application form. For more information, please contact us.

Note: Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Aurora Group may ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions.

Our commitment: The Aurora Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults, and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert may be removed at any time if the position is filled.

Note: Shortlisted candidates might be subject to an online search.