Construction Teacher

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a Construction Teacher for KS4 to work within an independent school for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This independent therapeutic school caters for students from Year 1 to Year 11, and the Construction Teacher will be required to teach students within KS4. This is a full-time role and a permanent contract starting in September 2020, with a salary of between £30,000-£35,000, dependent upon qualification and experience.  

The role

• Construction Teacher to teach students in KS4 

• September 2020 start

• Qualified teacher salaries starting from £30,000pa

• Small class sizes of up to 8 children per class – often less

• Less than 20 students on site

• To work with others to support pupils emotionally using the school’s therapeutic approach so that they can overcome barriers to learning; this inevitably includes effectively managing difficult behaviour throughout the day

• Ensuring books, assessments, reports and learning environments are outstanding

• Working with the other staff in the classroom to professionally and effectively achieve team goals 

The school

This is an independent, therapeutic school based in South East London. They have a stable and established team of staff which includes support staff, teachers and qualified therapists and a solid Senior Leadership Team. Daily briefings are held with all members of staff, which is particularly important given the SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties) needs of the students. 80 students currently attend the school and are based across 3 sites. The needs of the students consist of challenging behaviour, detachment disorders and global development delay are commonplace across the classes. The school has a fully equipped DT / Construction classroom for this role. The school provide extensive professional development for staff, including in Team Teach and First Aid, as well as ongoing CPD support and workshops from the school. 

Requirements

To be considered for the Construction Teacher position, you will:

• Bachelor of Education / PGCE / or equivalent teaching degree with QTS

• Proven experience teaching the UK, or an equivalent, curriculum

• NQTs and/or OS-trained teachers are welcome to apply

• Have strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills

• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers  

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and we are part of the world-renowned education company Tes Global.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (to commence when schools re-open, subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Construction Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or by emailing resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk with an up-to-date CV, quoting the reference number: LXD162879CONTEA

For more information about this role and other opportunities across Smart Teachers, please contact our SEN team on 020 7065 7500.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. 

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