Humanities Teacher

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

Job summary

An outstanding independent school is seeking a dedicated Humanities Teacher to join a supportive team. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about working in an SEN environment, where small class sizes and high staff ratios allow for tailored educational experiences. The successful candidate will engage with students facing various challenges, using effective communication and relationship-building skills to foster a positive learning atmosphere. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a significant difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Regular in-house training

Funded professional qualifications

Recommend-a-friend bonus

Discretionary rewards

Company Sick Pay Scheme

On-site parking

Enhanced DBS covered

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required with proven teaching experience.
• Desire to work in an SEN setting with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons following the national curriculum.
• Support children with social and emotional behavioral needs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical thinking

Flexibility and adaptability

Team commitment

Relationship building

Education

QTS or equivalent

Proven teaching experience

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced Humanities Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. This would suit a subject specialist in Humanities.

New Forest School is an outstanding, small independent school with an excellent reputation for working with vulnerable students with ASD, attachment difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

Students and staff benefit from access to excellent facilities on our split site school, including access to our school farm and Outdoor Learning Centre. Extremely small class sizes and high staff ratios allow us to provide highly bespoke and individualised educational provision to our students with additional support provided from our therapy and pastoral teams.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver lessons whilst following the national curriculum.
• Have a desire to work in an SEN setting.
• Be approachable, flexible and adaptable, with a desire to make a difference in our students' lives.
• Have the capability for supporting children with social and emotional behavioural needs within an educational environment.
• Possess effective communication and relationship building skills.
• Be passionate about providing quality education care and support to young people.
• To intervene physically with our students, when required, using Team Teach trained techniques when de-escalation strategies have failed (full training will be provided).
• Demonstrate analytical thinking to improve the quality of pupils' learning.
• Build team commitment with colleagues and in the classroom to engage and motivate pupils.

Qualifications and requirements:

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Proven teaching experience.
• Desire to work in an SEN setting.
• Effective communication skills and ability to build good relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Full UK driving licence – desirable.

What we offer in return:

• Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role.
• Funded professional qualifications.
• Recommend-a-friend - up to £1500.
• Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers/monetary reward.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Enhanced DBS covered.

New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.