English Teacher (Qualified)
West Heath School
Kent
- £29,344 - £40,083 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers M-Scale (Fringe)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 8 June 2023
Job overview
Hours: Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.00pm (Term-Time only, 39 weeks)
Salary: Teachers M-Scale 1 to 6 (Fringe)
Starting: September 2023
Closing: 9am, Thursday 8th 2023
A 12-month Fixed Term Contract with potential for future permanent employment.
We are recruiting for a talented and inspiring Teacher of English to join the school from September 2023. You will be a valued member of the core subject team as well as supporting pastorally in a Tutor group and providing one-to-one support sessions with students.
Our successful candidate will be passionate about their subject with the ability to motivate and support students as well as being creative, well organised and able to deliver dynamic lessons to a diverse range of students.
A secure knowledge of English Skills along with a good awareness of current English GCSE and Functional Skills specifications would be advantageous. Experience of SEN/SEMH related strategies and programmes would be welcomed.
We welcome applications from teachers at different stages of their careers, whether you are recently qualified and would like to develop your experience or you have many years of experience. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where pupils thrive and are able to rebuild their confidence to learn and achieve.
All of our learners have EHCPs and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the HR Department
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check)
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About West Heath School
Our School
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access mainstream education.
Our Mission Statement
“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION”
To support and empower every member of our community in the process of developing the capacity to accept and exercise responsibility; to demonstrate respect for themselves and others; to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect and integrity; and to be courageous enough to continue to build the resilience necessary to flourish.
Our Values
Respect
Having respect for others, for ourselves and for our environment.
Responsibility
Having the courage to accept responsibility for our own actions and their consequences and taking the necessary action to do what’s right.
Relationships
Being open to the vulnerability that comes from building trusting and respectful relationships, knowing that through connection comes so much of what gives life value.
Resilience
Developing the courage to live life, accepting failure as part of learning and growth, and building the capacity to respond positively to adversity.
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