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Qualified KS3 Teacher

Qualified KS3 Teacher

Sheridan School

Thetford

  • Expired
Salary:
Teachers MPS (£22,000-£33,000 per annum)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
25 November 2018

Job overview

 

Qualified KS3 Teacher

                

Priory  Education and Children’s Services is a leading company in the UK  offering independent behavioural care for commissioners across the UK.

With over 100 high quality schools, colleges and homes we focus on making a real and lasting difference for everyone we support.

We currently have a vacancy within our  Teaching Team for a Qualified KS3 Teacher, preferably with experience of  working with students with complex needs.

Although working with predominantly Key Stage 3 students, the role  involves working in a 'Primary model' classroom environment, delivering  core subjects up to a 'pre- GCSE' level. We are seeking an experienced  practitioner who can develop a nurturing enironment that addresses the  needs of a specific group of learners. Group sizes are restricted to 5 -  6 learners, supported by permanent Learning Support Assistants.

This post will suit professional individuals who are prepared to work  flexibly in a vibrant, caring and supportive educational environment.   The successful candidate will be able to develop, plan and deliver the  required level and standard of education to our students through  creative application of professional knowledge and teaching techniques.   Ensuring their own actions and behaviour comply with corporate policy  and local procedures, statutory regulations and quality standards.

Sheridan School offers an integrated programme of eduction and  therapy for young people with behavioural, emotional and social  difficulties, compounded by complex learning difficulties including  Autism.

What we’d like from you:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Effective organisational capability
  • To be a great team player
  • Energy and enthusiasm
  • Flexibility and a strong “can do” attitude

What we’d like to give you:

  •  A competitive salary
  •  Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
  • Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
  • Online benefits and cashback rewards
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Just Drive scheme
  • SMART Pension option

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References  provided must cover the last 3 years, or you are applying to work within  our Children’s Homes we will need to request all references from where  you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references will be requested prior to interview for all roles within our schools.

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the  Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored,  multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex  educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental  healthcare.

Disclosure

Priory Education 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.


About Sheridan School

  • Sheridan School
  • Thetford Road, Northwold, Thetford
  • Norfolk
  • IP26 5LQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1366 726 040

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Sheridan School is a specialist school for boys and girls aged 10 to 16 who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties with learning difficulties including autistic spectrum disorders. Many of our young people have experienced considerable disruption to their education as a result of their difficulties and may lack confidence in their own abilities. We aim to nurture and develop academic skills and self-belief through an integrated holistic approach centred on individual education, care and therapy to help our young people to thrive effectively in an ever demanding and complex society. This is achieved through personalised multidisciplinary assessments and highly individual education and care programmes.

Our ethos is grounded in valuing individuals in order to develop an appropriate profile of personal qualities and values including reflective thinking, self-belief and through engagement in a positive and appropriate curriculum to ensuring positive outcomes are achieved.

We provide:

  • A positive ethos which celebrates and rewards success and progress
  • A culture in which students feel safe, secure and valued
  • A multidisciplinary approach integrating education, care and therapy programmes
  • Individualised programmes for education and therapy
  • Small teaching groups
  • A framework where students can learn to take responsibility for the control of their own behaviours
  • High staff to pupil ratios
  • A tranquil environment where students can thrive

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