Teacher

Polaris; Battle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Education's ISP School Battle in East Sussex is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver science, maths and the wider curriculum for KS3-4 in a SEMH-focused setting.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess progress, implement positive behaviour strategies, and inspire pupils to develop a love of learning while supporting their social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Successful teaching experience.
• SEN experience with nurture for SEMH and ASC needs.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum, ideally Science and/or Maths.
• Excellent behaviour management.
• Reflective practitioner with adaptability.
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches to education.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Planning, preparing and presenting lessons for the whole ability range.
• Use our positive behaviour policy to hold children to account and develop responsible citizens.
• Motivate pupils to access learning and thrive.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Reflective practitioner

Adapt teaching to meet needs

Dynamic and engaging lessons

Therapeutic approaches in education

National curriculum knowledge (Science

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Polaris Education - Integrated Services Programme (ISP) School Teacher

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary: £28,000 - £39,520

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Battle, East Sussex

About Our School

Situated in the lovely setting of Glengorse Estate in Battle, East Sussex, ISP School provides specialist education for 7-18-year-olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH), communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs.

Our mission is to provide each child with a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline and engagement, inspires learning, and encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are looking for an inspirational qualified teacher who has experience working with vulnerable children in school across key stages 3 and 4 and is prepared to teach/guide children particularly in Science, Maths and the wider curriculum.

Role Responsibilities

• Teaching at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class group
• Use our positive behaviour policy to hold our children to account and to enable them to become responsible citizens
• Motivate our children to want to access learning, develop a love of learning and thrive

Requirements

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Successful teaching experience
• SEN experience with a focus on nurture for children with SEMH and ASC needs
• A good knowledge of the national curriculum in more than one area, preferably Science and/or Maths
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Reflective practitioner
• A good understanding of therapeutic approaches to education
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet children's needs
• Proven ability to offer dynamic and engaging lessons

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP School Battle.

ISP School Battle is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

ISP School Battle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.