English Teacher

Salary: Grade MPS £29,915 - £41,136

Location:  PRIDE Academy, West Drayton, UB7 8AB 

Working Pattern: Full Time, permanent

The PRIDE Academy is a secondary special school for students with social, emotional and mental health needs in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It currently offers 60 places to pupils aged 11-16 who thrive on the varied curriculum that has an emphasis on practical skills and enrichment opportunities.

The PRIDE Academy moved into its brand new purpose-built school in April 2022 and will expand its intake to include a Sixth Form enabling 110 pupils aged 11 to 19 to be educated on site. The new Free School offers extensive facilities including specialist science labs, well-equipped art and design and technology rooms in a bright and spacious building, as well as an indoor sports hall and an outdoor multi use games area.

Staff at The PRIDE Academy have an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and ensure they will leave school with the skills they need and academic outcomes that reflect the best of their abilities. To find out more about us visit theprideacademy.co.uk

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join our dedicated and welcoming team.  You will plan differentiated work to meet the needs of individuals and groups promoting progression, continuity and quality of learning by having clear intentions for our pupils learning. You should be able to accurately access need, deliver teaching reflective of need and measure progress with a determination to positively impact on the lives of our pupils. Lessons are carefully planned and take into account the needs, interests and abilities of all pupils so that learning is more purposeful and engaging. 

Additional support in the classroom is provided by way of classroom assistants who work with pupils to build their confidence whilst also supporting their academic, social and developmental needs.

The ideal candidate

To be considered a real asset to the school, you must demonstrate:

• An ability to engage in reflective practice and work with restorative justice approaches. 

• A non-judgmental and empathic approach to young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health

    needs and their families. 

• Strong behaviour management skills.

• A genuine passion for education.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• An energetic and enthusiastic 'can do' attitude.

• Resilient and persevering personality. 

• Both a friendly and professional manner. 

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

PRIDE Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Shahena Tarapdar via email starapdar@yphub.org  

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact starapdar@yphub.org

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 10th July 22

Interviews will take place on: TBC Week commencing 11th July 22

Start Date: September 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.