Cover Teacher

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Cover Teacher who has the flexibility to cover absent teachers to join our highly skilled team providing high quality, personalised teaching and support to our students. 
 
You will be responsible for a class, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver tailored and engaging learning experiences. 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a thriving special needs school where you can have a real impact on students’ progress and wellbeing.
 
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and empathetic, with a passion for inclusive education. You will need a calm and adaptable approach and be able to inspire our students, helping to develop their confidence and resilience, to build positive relationships and to recognise and celebrate achievements. 

·    Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of students 
·    Assess, record and report on student progress, adapting teaching strategies to maximise achievement
·    Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals to support students’ development
·    Foster a supportive, safe and stimulating classroom environment that promotes independence and wellbeing
·    Engage with families and carers to support student progress and wellbeing
·    Participate in staff meetings, training and school initiatives
·    Uphold the values and ethos of the school at all times
 
•    Join a supportive and inclusive school community
•    Lead a dedicated classroom team and have a meaningful impact on students’ learning and personal development
•    Benefit from continued professional development and training

•    Qualification in the education of children with SEN (Desirable)

If you are committed to inclusive education and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
For further details, including a job description, person specification and application form, please email: VECHR@victoria.poole.sch.uk
 
Our students have a range of complex physical and learning needs, including ASC. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all necessary safeguarding checks in line with statutory guidance.

Shaftesbury is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 
Shaftesbury aims to create and sustain an inclusive work environment which provides equality of opportunity for everyone and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The post holder is required to uphold the Equality and Diversity policy and comply with the code of conduct which sets out our standards of behaviour towards those who use our services or work within them.