Design Technology / Enterprise Teacher
Hurworth House School
Darlington
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1-M5
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 December 2021
Job overview
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Aspris Children’s Services (an independent company which was formally Priory Education and Children’s Services) is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist care and education for a reason. We recruit some of the most committed staff in the sector.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Teacher who is passionate about learning and who will add quality to our excellent team. You should be of Qualified teacher status and hold a degree or equivalent in a creative subject, you will deliver a specialised and differentiated curriculum for students with the aim of supporting transition in to School.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Teacher of design technology who is passionate about learning and who will add quality to our excellent team.
Applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers would be warmly welcomed.
This role will be dedicated to developing entrepreneurial, life and employment skills.
What do you get in return?
- A generous salary
- Being part of a company that invests in you and your team for personal and professional development
- Reward and discount schemes
- Pension
- Enhanced DBS fee paid
- Access to a holiday package
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing support
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Hurworth House School is a specialist SEND provision working with children and young people from the age of 5 – 19 years. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a SEND environment which provides a blended academic and therapeutic approach. The school employs a professional and experienced therapy team who work in partnership to provide specialist education for young people with a wide range of complex difficulties and autism. Hurworth is committed to developing character through creative and innovative practice.
References
For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.
About us
Our UK specialist schools, colleges, children’s homes and fostering agency provide the highest standards of support to children with a range of needs. This includes autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and supporting some of society’s most vulnerable children. With a large national footprint, as well as education services in the Middle East, this also offers significant and exciting development and progression opportunities for our staff.
Disclosure
Aspris Education & Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Aspris Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.
About Hurworth House School
- Hurworth House School
- Westfield Drive, Hurworth, Darlington
- County Durham
- DL2 2AD
- United Kingdom
Hurworth House is a specialist day school located near Darlington for boys and girls aged 7 to 19 years who have complex learning difficulties including behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). The young people may also have challenging behaviour as a result of their difficulties.
The newly refurbished school has been specifically designed to educate young people with complex needs and associated behaviours. Our school provides a spacious resourced environment in which young people can achieve goals, thrive and grow. Hurworth House aims to deliver the highest level of education tailored to individual need in a safe, positive and structured environment where every student is encouraged to achieve the best possible academic, social and vocational outcomes.
We provide:
- Newly refurbished education and vocational facilities for young people with complex learning difficulties
- A positive ethos which celebrates and rewards success and progress
- A culture in which students feel safe, secure and valued
- Specifically tailored individual programmes to suit the needs of each young person
- Access to accredited qualifications with clear progression pathways
- Small teaching groups
- All-inclusive transport package option for students to and from school
- Spacious, well-resourced learning environment
- Emphasis on individual achievement and personal development
- High staff to pupil ratios
A range of vocational qualifications providing opportunities for practical, experiential learning alongside academic programmes
Hurworth House can provide places for up to 40 young people. Placements are flexible, including extended day options, for 38 weeks of the year. Many of the young people referred to the school will have a Statement of Special Educational Need, although this is not an admission requirement.
Transportation solutions are provided for students where required within an all-inclusive fee. This ensures attendance, continuity and substantial cost benefits for service purchasers.
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