English teacher required for Hospital School Full time
Potters Bar Clinic School
Hertfordshire
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
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- 14 December 2022
Job overview
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen at our Potters Bar Clinic School for a qualified teacher of English, to work within our unique CAMHS setting. Rated by Ofsted as "GOOD"
We are a CAMHS hospital school set within an 18 bed Low Secure psychiatric setting, within Potters Bar Clinic Hospital. (Potters Bar) We are part of a larger private healthcare company run by Elysium Healthcare, who are committed to providing the best possible education for those in our care.
Our pupils are aged between 13 and 18 and are with us for a range of mental health issues that require usually a short stay within a low secure setting. As part of their stay and recovery patients are able when well enough to access the education provision we provide. This allows them to keep up with their studies which is instrumental in helping our pupils reintegrate back into mainstream settings or going on to further education. We have a well-equipped and resourced school. Each teacher and pupil are assigned a lap- top. All pupils are taught in small groups.
We are looking for a well-qualified Teacher of English to join our specialised teaching team. Some special school experience is preferred although not essential. You will be teaching small groups of up to five pupils. Part of this role will be responsibility for literacy provision. The role also includes a day devoted to a Key teacher role. This is a pastoral role with responsibility for up to nine patients. This is an important role in which the successful applicant will be responsible for various aspects of the pupil's integration within our school, this links the hospital and the pupil's health care with the education department. This will involve liaising with the clinical team and attending appropriate meetings as required.
If you are a team player, energetic social and engaging practitioner with an urge to make a difference for the young people in our care. Passionate about delivering the very best for those who have found them-selves in hospital in unfortunate circumstances, we are keen to hear from you.
In return we offer a well-resourced school environment, rated "GOOD" by Ofsted. A supportive management team. Normal school holidays, Generous PPA with an efficient recording system, small teaching groups and free lunches. You will also be joining a larger supportive group of hospital schools within the Elysium group.
We believe a work life balance is essential when working in this environment. There is no expectation school work should be done at home either in the evenings or weekends. We are also part of the hospitals well-being initiative.
We are a equal opportunities employer. All applications go through our safer recruitment process and if successful are subject to a strict safeguarding recruitment process including Enhanced DBS checks.
We welcome visits prior to interviews.
For more information please contact: Sheniz Reid Reed Schools Business Co-ordinator
About Potters Bar Clinic School
- Potters Bar Clinic School
- 190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar
- Hertfordshire
- EN6 2SE
- United Kingdom
Introduction
Potters Bar Clinic School is an Independent Special School regulated by Ofsted, that caters for up to 18 young people aged 13-18 years old. The school is based within a CAMHS Low Secure Psychiatric Hospital, supporting young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.
Potters Bar Clinic School is an integral part of the care and treatment programme, which encompasses a breadth of professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists and family therapists as part of the multi-disciplinary team. All young people admitted to the hospital are enrolled in this onsite provision. Young people attending our service will continue to study subjects chosen at their home school or college where possible.
Our aims and objectives
Our overarching objective is to ensure that all students at the school receive a curriculum that whilst maintaining its breadth, is personalised to meet every individual’s needs within the context of assisting in the care and treatment programme facilitated in conjunction with the hospital.
Our aim is to deliver a bespoke, high quality learning experience akin to that which students are familiar within their current or previous educational setting. No student will be allowed to feel left behind with their studies or unable to access their chosen subjects because of being in hospital.
Collaboration
We work closely with the team at the hospital to provide a holistic programme which meets the needs of every student. We use the hospital admission process to address any gaps in a young person’s knowledge and help students by addressing any educational challenges that they may face. Fostering resilience, independence and confidence in a young person’s attitude towards their studies is key to our success and all are encouraged to maintain a healthy balance between their studies and well-being.
Environment
Our school environment is located on the hospital site and is a welcoming, bright space that fosters learning. The classroom environment is designed to meet the specific learning needs of our students.
Many of our students enjoy contributing to their learning area with inspiring quotations and creative pieces of artwork. The school is a calm and purposeful environment, supported by our high standards and expectations in areas such as behaviour and attendance.
Our Values
Our values are: Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence. Our values were created in partnership with those we support, their families, and our people. Our values are our standards which we will uphold each and every day.
We are committed to providing an environment in which all students can feel safe, happy, accepted and confident, so that they are able to develop to their full potential and successfully return to education in the community.
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