Primary teacher

Cambian Group Careers; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction

Paid DBS

Training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Oakwood School is an independent specialist provision delivering high quality, personalised education for young people aged 5 to 16 with SEMH. This role offers the chance to contribute to a dedicated team within CareTech Community Services.

You will teach small groups, prepare engaging lessons tailored to learners' needs, support colleagues, and adapt methods to meet individual goals while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification and experience.
• Strong understanding of curriculum and teaching methods for diverse needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach small groups of pupils within the classroom.
• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the pupils' needs.
• Support other staff to deliver high quality education.
• Develop and adapt teaching methods to meet individual learner needs.
• Work with SEND teaching assistants to define activities for the curriculum.
• Manage behaviour of learners.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Behaviour management

Professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Salary Details: Up to £40,000 per annum DOE

You will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and challenging lessons, ensuring that the department and the school are successful in achieving its aims.

The school:

Oakwood School is an independent specialist provision which provides high quality, personalised education for young people aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and who are at significant risk. Our approach to education at Oakwood School is to inspire and engage our learners through a range of positive learning experiences. We strongly believe that all learners can achieve their personal best with the right guidance, encouragement and support.

Requirements:

• Teaching qualification and experience.
• A thorough understanding of the curriculum and effective teaching methodologies to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• A passion for teaching and learning, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

The Role will include:

• Teaching small groups of pupils within the classroom.
• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the pupils needs.
• Support other staff members to deliver high quality education consistently.
• Develop and adapt conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of learners.
• Work closely with SEND teaching assistants to define appropriate activities for the learners in relation to the curriculum.
• Manage behaviour of learners.

Why choose us:

• 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.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are 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.

We 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.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.