Teacher

ISP School; Lewes; 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 - Integrated Services Programme (ISP) School in Battle, East Sussex is seeking an inspirational qualified teacher to join our SEMH-focused team. You will teach Key Stage 3 and 4, plan engaging lessons and support vulnerable children across the wider curriculum.

The role requires QTS, SEN experience, strong behaviour management and the ability to adapt to individual needs. The successful candidate will work within our supportive environment and complete an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven successful teaching experience.
• SEN experience with nurture for SEMH/ASC.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum (Science/Maths preferred).
• Excellent behaviour management.
• Reflective practitioner with adaptive teaching.

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

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Curriculum knowledge

Reflective practitioner

Adapt teaching to meet needs

Dynamic and engaging lessons

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.