Teacher

Polaris Community; Telham; 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 team. The role covers Key Stage 3 and 4, with a focus on Science, Maths, and the wider curriculum, within a SEMH and ASC context.

You will teach during term-time and contribute to a nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will hold QTS, have experience with vulnerable learners, and be committed to safeguarding and high standards of

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• SEN experience focusing on SEMH and ASC.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum in science and/or maths.
• Excellent behaviour management.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches to education.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet children's needs.
• Proven ability to offer dynamic and engaging lessons.

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

Adaptability

Engaging lessons

Reflective practitioner

Therapeutic approaches

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.