HEART & Education Off-Site Associate Teacher
West Heath School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,000 per annum- actual salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 13 September 2019
Job overview
HEART & Education Off-Site-Associate Teacher
Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.00pm (Term-Time only, 39 weeks)
Salary-£22,000 per annum (actual salary)
To start as soon as possible
West Heath School are looking to appoint a dynamic and committed Education Off-Site S Teacher for Heart. The Heart Department (Health, Education, Assessment & Revitalising Therapy) supports young people who have a complexity of needs within their social, emotional and mental health. An ability to support, motivate and cultivate a positive and dynamic environment for our students is essential. Applicants must be prepared to work in the school environment and off-site such as farms/ college off site, student’s homes and other designated public places such as libraries. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood. Applicants must be prepared to work in the school environment and occasionally at external locations when required, such as therapeutic farms/colleges.
Key Requirements
• Full driving licence and use of own vehicle
• Experience of working in schools (preferably SEMH)
• Understanding of SEMH
• Good level of English and Maths
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to learn teaching strategies and techniques
• Proactive, creative and innovative
• Emotionally robust and resilient
• Flexible, engaging and adaptable Benefits
• Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite
• Regular mentoring and coaching
• Regular training from internal and external experts
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings
Closing Date – Friday 13th September at 12pm midday
Interviews will be held w/c 23rd September
Application Form, Job Descriptions and further details are on our website www.westheathschool.com or contact hr@westheathschool.com for further information.
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check)
Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
Attached documents
About West Heath School
Our School
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access mainstream education.
Our Mission Statement
“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION”
To support and empower every member of our community in the process of developing the capacity to accept and exercise responsibility; to demonstrate respect for themselves and others; to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect and integrity; and to be courageous enough to continue to build the resilience necessary to flourish.
Our Values
Respect
Having respect for others, for ourselves and for our environment.
Responsibility
Having the courage to accept responsibility for our own actions and their consequences and taking the necessary action to do what’s right.
Relationships
Being open to the vulnerability that comes from building trusting and respectful relationships, knowing that through connection comes so much of what gives life value.
Resilience
Developing the courage to live life, accepting failure as part of learning and growth, and building the capacity to respond positively to adversity.
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