Engagement Programme Teacher

JOB TITLE:

Engagement Programme Teacher – Isle of Wight

PAY SCALE:

M3 – M5

WORKING TIME:

Full Time

LINE MANAGER:

Head of Engagement

New Forest Care are a specialist childcare and education provider. The young people we work with present with various specific educational needs, including Autism, ADHD, and MLD. A therapeutic approach and putting our children first are integral to what we do.

Students and staff benefit from access to excellent facilities across our three sites on the Island and the wider school provision on the mainland. Our students benefit from small class/group sizes, and you will often teach one-to-one lessons. High staff ratios allow us to provide highly bespoke and individualised educational provision to our students with additional support from our therapy and pastoral teams.

Successful applicants will need to have a full driving licence, access to a suitable vehicle and be willing to drive each day, as collecting students and working remotely is a key part of your day.

We are an approved provider for the Isle of Wight Council SEN department to deliver individualised tuition and a range of pathway options, including animal care, forest school, outdoor sport, and construction. All students benefit from dedicated subject lessons or embedded core skills, and all gain qualifications and awards. We are an exam centre for many formal (RQF) awards.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver explicit lessons whilst following the national curriculum.
• Have the desire to work in an SEN setting.
• Be approachable, flexible and adaptable, with a desire to make a difference in our student's lives.
• Have the capability for supporting children with social and emotional behavioural needs within an educational environment.
• Possess effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be passionate about providing quality education care and support to young people.
• Demonstrate analytical thinking to improve the quality of pupils' learning.
• Build team commitment with colleagues.

What can you expect of us?

·        Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers.

·        Supportive, passionate and friendly working environment

·        Fully funded CPD with recognised qualifications, including teacher training, NGB qualifications, and academic awards.

·        A fully funded staff counselling programme

·        Staff Introduction Bonus - Up to £1500

·        Workplace Pension Scheme

·        Company Sick Pay Scheme

·        Comprehensive Induction Programme and training to support your role

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

JOB TITLE:

ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME TEACHER

QUALIFICATONS ESSENTIAL:

•      Qualified Teacher Status

•      Evidence of continued and relevant professional development

•      Full driving licence

QUALIFICATONS DESIRABLE:

One or more of the following:

•      Forest School Award or Experience

•      Animal Care or Horticultural Award

•      Outdoor Leadership Qualification – Walking, Biking, Watersports.

•      PE/Sport Teaching Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

•      Teaching English at GCSE level.

•      Of working with students with specific educational needs.

•      Good organisational skills, the ability to innovate, work collaboratively, lead and manage change.

•      Able to demonstrate excellent classroom practice.

•      Successfully leading, managing and supporting other staff.

•      Working in a specialist education provision or similar student support environment.

KNOWLEDGE:

•      Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning, curriculum development and assessment.

•      Ability to teach across Key Stage 3 & 4, including GCSE is essential.

•      Knowledge of Functional skills awards and how they are delivered and assessed.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

•      Ability to develop and promote the high levels of teaching and learning.

•      Ability to delegate, lead and co-ordinate tutors.

•      An ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.

•      Ability to think and act strategically.

•      Able to work under pressure and to operate within deadlines.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

•      Approachable.

•      Excellent written and verbal communication.

•      Personal commitment to quality and excellence.

•      Resilient with the ability to be adaptable.

•      A desire and capacity for further promotion.

•      Charismatic, confident and energetic, and able to build solid relationships with challenging students quickly.

New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People; applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.