Secondary Teacher

Groveside School; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Reading seeks a dedicated teacher to lead flexible, person-centred educational programmes for pupils with special educational needs. The role requires a proactive approach to teaching and developing individualised learning plans, creating a supportive and stimulating environment to foster student engagement.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme options

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is desirable.
• Background delivering quality teaching.
• Awareness of current education issues.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, planning, and assessing teaching sessions.
• Writing and implementing individual education plans.
• Building relationships to encourage pupil participation.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Teaching at good/outstanding level

Knowledge of current education issues

Experience in SEN setting

Job description

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The role

It will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. You will be expected to lead the teaching of and coordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study for individuals and groups of pupils. You will be able to demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to teaching and be prepared to go above and beyond for the young people we support.

Following a thorough induction programme, your duties will include:

1. Preparing, planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining an awareness of curriculum developments
2. Writing and implementing individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targets
3. Building relationships with all young people, which will encourage their interest and participation in their education
4. Creating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settings.

Key Skills Required

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status is desirable
• Have a background of delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
• Knowledge of current education issues in relation to practice, process and curriculum
• Be experienced in or have an interest working within an SEN setting, supporting pupils and young people with challenging behaviour (SEMH)

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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