Trauma-Informed Primary Teacher

The Mulberry Bush Organisation Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers pension

Wellbeing support

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Job summary

The Mulberry Bush School, Standlake near Witney, Oxfordshire, is seeking an experienced Teacher to join our therapeutic community and support children who have experienced trauma.

You will plan, teach and assess a small class of up to eight children, and collaborate with the Education Management Team to create a safe, engaging learning environment. A QTS, primary experience and KS1/KS2 knowledge are essential; ICT for learning and ongoing professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching primary-aged children
• Experience working with children with special educational needs
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum (KS1 and KS2)
• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to support different needs
• Experience of assessment for learning, pupil progress tracking and target setting
• Confidence using ICT to support learning
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Evidence of continued professional development or willingness to keep learning

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons, group activities and individual interventions tailored to each child’s needs
• Lead and support your classroom team, including Teaching Assistants, to create a positive and effective learning environment
• Assess, record and report on pupil progress, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing
• Create a safe, structured and stimulating classroom where children feel secure and ready to learn
• Work closely with colleagues across education and therapy teams to support each child holistically
• Take part in meetings, reviews and supervision, contributing to shared learning and continuous improvement
• Reflect on and develop your own teaching practice to maintain high standards
• Contribute to curriculum development and take on subject leadership responsibilities
• Support whole school activities, events and trips as part of the wider community
• Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children

Skills

QTS

Primary education experience

Special needs experience

KS1/KS2 knowledge

Assessment for learning

ICT to support learning

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional development

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

The Mulberry Bush School, Standlake near Witney, Oxfordshire, is seeking an experienced Teacher to join our therapeutic community and support children who have experienced trauma.

You will plan, teach and assess a small class of up to eight children, and collaborate with the Education Management Team to create a safe, engaging learning environment. A QTS, primary experience and KS1/KS2 knowledge are essential; ICT for learning and ongoing professional development are encouraged.