History Teacher - Full time -Non-maintained Special School

History Teacher – Full Time – Non-maintained Special School

Start Date: September 2024 Pay: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (£2539 p.a.)

The school is a member of TPS with contributions paid accordingly.

We are looking to appoint a versatile and talented History teacher, with the ability to teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5 in our well-regarded day and residential special school, which caters for boys aged 9 to 19, who are primarily diagnosed with Autism, PDA, ADHD, and other complex needs. All our students access the curriculum at age-expected levels, studying GCSEs and often progressing to A Levels, university, or apprenticeships.

Breckenbrough School is a small, non-maintained special school, which currently has up to 70 students. It is set in the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside, between the Dales and the Moors. The school has a Quaker ethos, and we pride ourselves in delivering our values of equality, respect, tolerance, and forgiveness, as we strive to attain the best outcomes possible for our students and improve the quality of their life.

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly skilled applicants with QTS who are confident to be able to deliver History to A level. We are looking for experience of either special and/or mainstream settings with an excellent subject knowledge and with the ability to deliver high calibre teaching. An experience or motivation to teach Classics at GCSE and A level would be desirable.

If you have a genuine love of education and an appreciation of how a nurturing and caring environment can help all children grow into happy, successful individuals, you will make a great addition to our team.

Breckenbrough is the right school for you if:

• You are committed to improving the quality of life for all students

• You are prepared to work flexibly in a vibrant, caring, and supportive environment, with students who really

appreciate the work that staff do

• You can deliver challenging and highly engaging lessons

• You can offer high quality experience of supporting students with a range of complex needs

• You are driven to maintain our outstanding outcomes for all students

• You enjoy working with a positive and established staff team

• You have a knowledge of successful strategies for meeting the needs of young people with Autism

• You have an understanding of barriers to learning and have a drive to support young people in overcoming them

In return, we will offer you:

• An incredibly happy working environment with a staff team who are extremely supportive

• A leadership team who are hands-on and accessible every single day

• Continuous CPD and leadership opportunities in an expanding school, including middle leadership

• An exceptional ethos of care for students, staff, and families

• Complimentary refreshments throughout the day with lunch 5 days per week

• Ride to work cycle scheme and Techscheme

• 38-week term dates

Breckenbrough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, occupational health assessments, vetting and enhanced DBS check. The school has an induction programme and a genuine ongoing commitment of staff professional development. A 12-month probationary period will apply.

For an application pack please visit the jobs section of our website www.breckenbrough.org.uk

History Teacher – Full Time – Non-maintained Special School

Closing date for applications: Midday 13th of May 2024

Interviews: w/c 20th of May 2024