Teacher - English (Maternity Cover)

What we are looking for: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly effective teacher to play a key role in the delivery of our English Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and 4. The successful candidate will have an important role in delivering high quality lessons, increasing the opportunities for a broad and balanced curriculum. 

This would be an ideal role for someone who is passionate about providing outstanding provision for children who may present with challenging behaviour, and who has an understanding of complex needs and some experience in social and emotional health difficulties. 

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers, NQTs, and former teachers returning to teaching. 

The successful candidate will:  

• Be an outstanding practitioner who inspires our students & colleagues.  

• Be creative in designing, upholding & delivering a rigorous, academic curriculum.  

• Believe that every student can & will succeed.  

• Be flexible, strategic & resilient with an ability to work collaboratively with other specialist agencies and contribute towards the continued development of WSAPC 

• Have the highest ambitions for our students, the College & themselves.  

• Have excellent organisational & ICT skills.  

• Have an enthusiasm for their subjects & the ability to share this with students.  

• Have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to deliver additional subjects. 

• Achieve outstanding student outcomes.  

• The skills & determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the community we serve. 

• Experience of effectively risk assessing activities 

You will have: 

• QTS/QTLS 

• First Degree or Certificate of Education 

• Substantial and relevant experience with Special Educational Needs, preferably SEMH  

• Relevant and recent professional development conducive to the post  

• Experience of contributing to successful Ofsted outcomes  

We can offer: 

• Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting 

• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment 

• Full support and ongoing training 

• Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally 

• Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy 

The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process. 

West Sussex APC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people so we expect all staff and volunteers, as well as those who work on the premises, to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, Social Media check, medical clearance to include the ability to participate in Physical Intervention and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. 

WSAPC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications for all vacancies from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief. 

All applications should be submitted on West Sussex County Council application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs. All enquiries and completed applications should be sent to hr@wsapc.co.uk.