Further Education Teacher

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Further Education Teacher to join a school based in Dudley.

Hours:               37.5 hours per week

Salary:               Up to £35,000 per annum dependent on experience

Contract:          Permanent, Term-Time Only 

The school is looking for a Sixth Form Teacher to commence as soon as possible. You will help deliver a range of foundation qualifications as well as a nurturing and therapeutic environment to meet a range of needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. You will contribute to making the school an Outstanding provision and a leading light for their young people and their families.

About the role

The school opened in September 2018. They are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. You will contribute to making The school an Outstanding provision and a leading light for their young people and their families. The uniqueness of every child is recognised and valued and their curriculum embraces the community, from which it exists, recognising and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of their growing cohort. Through their curriculum, they develop the essential knowledge, skills and understanding, which are the building blocks for later life. Their curriculum encompasses not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that their children are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that they can provide. Their aim is to enrich every child's school experience by creating an environment where they are encouraged to succeed and be the best they can be. They provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential.

Who are they looking for?

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people with a range of complex learning needs. You will be able to demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact upon learning and behaviour in the classroom. You may have specialist knowledge and experience of working with autistic spectrum disorder or children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties or you may have experience of working across both specialisms. Applications are invited from colleagues offering SEMH experience, from mainstream schools and other educational settings. Experience of delivering vocational subjects would be an advantage.

The ability to contribute to the development of their school is essential and they believe that energy, passion and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics required. The school is looking for an individual who is able to help inspire and engage the young people that they serve. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment. Previous experience of working in a SEN environment would be desirable, excellent support skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are also just as important.

Start dates for this position are subject to negotiation (subject to approved reference/DBS checks). 

Why join? 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to them, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, they place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in their services at the heart of everything they do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC1684639 job id in the email subject line.