Part Time Primary Teacher KS3 (Maths)

Ramsden Hall Academy; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Residential Special School is seeking a dedicated Qualified Primary Teacher to support KS3 students with an emphasis on mathematics. This role involves delivering a comprehensive KS2 curriculum and fostering strong relationships with students and parents while supporting the senior leadership team in improving educational outcomes. Ideal candidates will be passionate about working with students facing SEMH challenges and possess excellent teaching and interpersonal skills. A sense of humor and a trauma-informed approach are beneficial to thrive in this engaging environment.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive working environment

Automatic Teachers' Pension Scheme enrolment

Continuous Professional Development

Free onsite car/bike parking

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in primary curriculum.
• Understanding of SEMH difficulties and trauma-based approaches is advantageous.
• Able to foster strong relationships with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad and balanced KS2 curriculum focusing on mathematics.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Support SLT in raising standards and improving learners' outcomes.

Skills

Outstanding teaching skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Behavior management

Trauma Perceptive Practice (TPP)

SEN experience

SEMH experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Role Overview

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Qualified Primary Teacher to join our team, working with KS3 students. The role involves delivering a broad and balanced KS2 curriculum, with a particular focus on mathematics, to support and secure the best possible outcomes for our learners. Ramsden Hall Academy is proud to hold a Good Ofsted rating, while our residential provision is recognised as Outstanding. As a Residential Special School, we cater for boys aged 10 to 16 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The purpose of the post is to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students. The post holder will ensure a cohesive and personalised programme of learning activities, in line with the national curriculum. The post holder will also have some pastoral responsibility and strive to ensure strong parent/carer relationships and have strong communication skills. The post holder will support the senior leadership team (SLT) in raising standards and improving outcomes for learners, through the provision of high quality professional services across the school. If you are Qualified teacher who is passionate about working with students with SEMH difficulties and can see the potential in all learners, then we would love to hear from you. A sense of humour is essential, and understanding of attachment, trauma based approaches and social development will be an advantage. Experience of the primary curriculum is essential. We are looking for someone to join our supportive and caring team who:

Key Responsibilities

• puts children at the top of the agenda
• is able to demonstrate outstanding teaching skills
• has excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• recognizes the importance of teamwork
• demonstrates exemplary classroom practice and positive behavior management
• has a strong commitment to raising achievement for all children
• is open to all new ideas and approaches
• wants to participate in innovative development, particularly through using ICT
• is experienced in Trauma Perceptive Practice (TPP) or has knowledge of TPP
• has SEN experience or SEMH experience
• is a Qualified Teacher

Ramsden Hall Academy (RHA) is part of the Parallel Learning Trust (PLT), a Multi Academy Trust based in Carshalton and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the Academy. As the duties of this post involves regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We will also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

PLT is a Multi Academy Trust and Approved DfE Academy Sponsor; a forward thinking and innovative primary, special and alternative provision provider. PLT is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities. Ramsden Hall Academy is a Residential Special School for male students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) based in Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex. The Academy was rated "Good" in its most recent Ofsted inspection and is part of the Parallel Learning Trust, a Multi Academy Trust and DfE approved sponsor. Our Residential provision has been awarded "Outstanding" status by Ofsted. The Academy works with over 100 secondary-age and Year 6 male students who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) for Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs offering a residential provision. The Academy aims to support all students with their specific needs and barriers to learning to enable them to reach their full potential both academically and in terms of managing their behaviour. This is achieved by providing high quality teaching and learning and by using assessment, engagement and developing educational programmes. The Academy works actively with students and their families to ensure positive outcomes for all. Focused attention is paid to the student's individual needs through an integrated therapeutic approach to the curriculum. The Academy works with families to put in place aspirational targets for all learners and always celebrate the achievements of students to reinforce their success and achievement. Any of the students demonstrating the skills and attainment required to successfully reintegrate into a mainstream school will be supported in the transition. Families will also receive support and guidance on how to best work with the school to help ensure their child is successful. The Academy aims for all students to enter further education, training or employment on exit from the Academy. Our site is both attractive and well equipped in all areas of the curriculum and is well resourced. The school is situated with 14 acres of land in Ramsden Heath, near Billericay. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Working Pattern & Pay

Pay Scale/Spine Point: Main Pay Range + SEN (£2,679 pa FTE) + EDA (£2,856 pa FTE) Allowances. Working Pattern: 56.15%, 18.25 hours per week. Monday: 8.30am to 4.15pm, Tuesday: 8.30am to 12.30pm and Thursday: 8.30am to 12.30pm.

Benefits

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Automatic enrolment into Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Free onsite car/bike parking at our Academy
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent facilities
• A responsive, supportive and involved team
• A Residential Academy that is fully committed to nurturing the potential in all of our pupils.