Key Stage 3 Teachers (suitable for Primary Practitioners due to working to a Primary model)

Are you an exceptional, creative practitioner who really wants to make a real difference every day to the lives of the most vulnerable children?

Due to expansion, Springwell Learning Community requires full time teachers to work in our Key Stage 3 Special and Alternative Academies. The positions would suit both primary and secondary practitioners with the enthusiasm, creativity and resilience to work in our outstanding Learning Community. Working to a primary model, the successful applicant would be required to lead a class, delivering Maths, English, PSHE, SEAL and other subjects through our Elements thematic curriculum to pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.  If you are already a SEN/SEMH specialist or have experience of working effectively with vulnerable pupils with challenging behaviour in primary or secondary mainstream and relish the opportunity of moving into special education, then this position is ideal. High levels of support and specialist training will be provided for a teacher with the values and ethos that will allow you to work as part of our superb team.  Applications from both primary and secondary practitioners are welcomed.

We are seeking:

• Exceptional teachers who are able to work with vulnerable pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) or an outstanding NQT passionate about working in an SEMH setting

• Individuals who are passionate about making a real difference to student’s life chances and supporting them in achieving their potential

• The ability to be creative and use imaginative flair to engage is essential, along with having unconditional positive regard, resilience, drive and high expectations to inspire students to achieve

We can offer you:

• High quality professional development and support including bespoke CPD

• Small class sizes

• Progression opportunities in the school and in the Wellspring Multi Academy Trust

• Possibility to be involved in educational research and development

• Specialist support and training will be provided for any teacher who wishes to move from a mainstream setting

If you would like to discuss the position further, or visit the academy then please call either Verity Watts (Associate Executive Principal) or Danny Ross (Executive Vice Principal) on 01226 291133

Please note, we are holding a recruitment event at our main site on Thursday 2nd May 2019, between 5pm and 6.30pm, offering an opportunity for candidates to look round the school and talk with senior leaders prior to interviews.  Follow Springwell Recruitment on Facebook and Twitter for further details.

The deadline for electronic submission is Monday 29th April 2019 at 8am

Please do not send a CV as this cannot be accepted.

Please note, you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Springwell Learning Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment