Transition Teacher

Job Title: Transition Teacher

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

(SEN value to be determined upon appointment to reflect skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and talented Transition Teacher who is dedicated and keen to join our dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational SEND team. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with high expectations and they should possess the imagination, energy and skill to help craft their curriculum and department. 

Reddish Vale High School is part of South Manchester Learning Trust, expressed simply the trust is committed to personal growth and academic excellence for all pupils. At Reddish Vale High School, committed staff provide a positive and nurturing environment that inspires a passion for learning, so that every pupil progresses and thrives. Our pupils are encouraged to achieve to their best personally, academically, physically and socially. High expectations and standards are driven through teamwork and underpinned through the school’s core values of, Respect, Aspiration, Determination and Independence.

You will lead the Transition provision, a small Year 7 class which provides a safe and structured environment to increase access to learning for pupils and provide an extended transition period for pupils who may find it difficult moving from primary to secondary school. You will teach a range of subjects including English, Maths, RE, History and Geography. You will also assist in improving pupil’s self-esteem, self-management behaviours, social skills, self-awareness, confidence and their literacy and numeracy skills.

·        A real passion for leading teaching and learning

·        The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate pupils along with the ability to manage behaviour

·        Evidence of real measurable impact as a teacher

·        A willingness to contribute to the school and multi academy trust at all levels

·        A willingness to be supportive of the SEND Department drive to enable all students to achieve their full potential.

We can offer:

·        A friendly, supportive and hugely talented whole staff team

·        Outstanding and supportive leadership at all levels

·        An inclusive learning ethos

If this sounds like the job for you then come and join us. Please visit our website for further information www.reddish.stockport.sch.uk. Completed applications should returned to e.illingworth@reddish.stockport.sch.uk quoting the post title and your name in the subject line. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 8am Wednesday 8th May 2024

Interview date: w/c 13th May 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.